Data Visualization Analyst

Data Visualization Analyst

Apply now Job no: 527031 Work type: Staff Location: San José Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Research

Job Summary

The Data Visualization Analyst serves as the research and technical expert to create views of institutional data related to key functional areas for a diverse population of users. This role will provide data visualization solutions to support institutional analytics and reporting needs. The position focuses on building and managing dashboards and analytical reports that drive cross functional initiatives related to university business operations and evaluation/research studies. This role is responsible for the full cycle development, implementation, enhancement, and troubleshooting of dashboards hosted by IRSA and the Campus Data Warehouse. This position works closely with university executives, stakeholders, and various business partners including IRSA and the Information Technology departments to provide solutions that are relevant and consequential in meeting their analytical needs. This position reports to the Senior Director of Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics in the Office of Institutional Research.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of dashboards hosted by IRSA to automate data reporting using census and real-time data (e.g., PeopleSoft)

Support the Campus Data Warehouse dashboards or the like to create visual consistency between IRSA and CDW dashboards as well as ensuring any data across the university's dashboards are accurate, reconciled, and secure

Develop and update templates, content, definitions, references, resources, and process documentation related to the publishing of university dashboards

Design, update, and implement web features, enhancements and contents through CMS and HTML scripting or similar

Maintain and enhance the university's Required Data Elements dashboard to support Program Planning, Assessment, and Accreditation

Enhance self-service capabilities by providing data reports, infographics, fact sheets or the like based on client's needs

Lead the development of Campus Profile Report using innovative visualization techniques

Create visualized work products to grow IRSA's reporting and business intelligence capabilities

Contribute relevant information to support data governance and ensure appropriate use of work products by users

Takes responsibility for developing protocols to ensure and monitor the accuracy, integrity, security, and functionality of IRSA's hosted data services and products and participates in troubleshooting, as needed

Act as the subject matter for dashboard-related questions and inquiries

Educate and train customers to use IR dashboards as an informational and analytical tool

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Proficient with Tableau and other BI tools. Experience with writing Structured Query Language (SQL) to create reports with a detail-oriented approach to data visualization

Comprehensive knowledge of database management systems and skilled programming abilities in SQL or other query languages

Ability to manage and account for multiple programs' operational needs and provide recommendations for areas requiring improvement

Ability to apply analytic mindset and use appropriate techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of policies, programs, and practices

Proficient writing and presentation skills in English including the ability to communicate technical details to nontechnical audiences

Ability to support academic leaders related to enrollment, program planning, assessment, scheduling and resource management practices

General knowledge of SPSS, SAS, Stata, and/or R to perform basic statistical analyses

Ability to accurately compile custom data sets. Ability to produce well- formatted, easy-to-read data reports and extracts

Ability to perform data management and stewardship to obtain desired results

Ability to develop techniques for handling a large variety of detailed data and ability to analyze these data

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate the workflow of assigned projects to deliver high-quality professional work products

Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner

Required Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university. Additional qualifying professional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Three years of progressively responsible technical research or statistical experience including or supplemented by one year in the interpretation and graphic presentation of data. Graduate study in the social sciences, economics, mathematics, statistics, public or business administration or engineering may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for- year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in data visualization, information design, media design, education, social sciences, economics, mathematics, statistics, public administration, business, data analytics, engineering, computer or data science or other related fields

More than three years of professional and proficient experience in designing and developing high-impact visualization solutions. Expert user in Tableau including in SQL writing scripts to analyze data and perform data queries, creating reports with quantitative modeling, detail-oriented approach to data visualization and validation

Experience in front end web development and technologies such as HTML5, ES6, TypeScript, JavaScript, and CSS

Experience transforming qualitative outcomes into digestible and consumable formats

Extensive experience in written and visualization communication skills

Experience in higher education research, project management, enrollment management and/or scheduling concepts and procedures

Experience running statistical models and predictions (such as linear and binary regressions) on higher education data sets

Experience working directly in Institutional Research/Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment, and/or Data Analytics/Business Intelligence offices

Compensation

Classification: Research Technician III Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,223/month - $6,589/month CSU Salary Range: $4,789/month - $8,664/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

Resume

Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: May 1, 2023 through May 16, 2023. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel [email protected] 408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https: // calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to [email protected].

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https: // www. sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security- Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at [email protected].

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https: // www. sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs- [email protected].

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University (SJSU) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, race, religion or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, transgender, or protected veteran status consistent with applicable federal and state laws. This policy applies to all SJSU students, faculty and staff programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus).

Advertised: May 01, 2023 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight Time Applications close: Open Until Filled

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