Data Visualization Analyst Hybrid Opportunity
Data Visualization Analyst Hybrid Opportunity
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About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst the Commonwealths flagship campus is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1450acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College Hampshire College Mount Holyoke College and Smith College) which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Survey and Effectiveness Research in the Assessment Survey and Effectiveness Research (ASER) office the Data Visualization Analyst develops interactive Tableau dashboards to communicate results of periodic and specialpurpose survey projects (e.g. Entering Student Survey Graduating Senior Survey Doctoral Student Experience Survey National Survey of Student Engagement) to University leaders administrators staff faculty students and other stakeholders. These data dashboards are important campus resources that support datainformed decision making educational effectiveness and pursuit of UMass Amhersts strategic plan goals including equitable student success outcomes.
Essential Functions
- Supports the dissemination of and use of survey results by creating interactive userfriendly Tableau dashboards for a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders and audiences.
- Creates charts tables and visualizations to present data clearly and disaggregate results by key social identity/demographic variables.
- Collaborates with and supports ASER team members to prepare insightsfocused reports online materials and/or presentations commensurate with audience needs and background.
- Stays current on data visualization best practices and implementation within higher education settings.
- Develops procedures and systems to ensure data reporting accuracy.
- Develops and maintains technical documentation on ASERs data visualization methodologies and techniques and keeps records pertaining to dashboard provisioning/access.
- Promotes and supports the use of survey and assessment research findings to advance the universitys strategic plan and the achievement of equitable outcomes for students staff and faculty.
- Provides expertise to campus college/school department and unitspecific survey and assessment research projects to support educational effectiveness and strategic planning processes.
- Provides training and coaching to dashboard users including university administrators staff and faculty.
- Prepares and maintains datasets and databases to facilitate longitudinal analyses and timely responses to data/information requests from university stakeholders.
Other Functions
- Contributes to institutionwide data literacy and equityminded data use working collaboratively with campus stakeholders (e.g. Academic Affairs Student Affairs and Campus Life Chancellors Office etc..
- Performs other related duties as assigned or required to meet department/unit executive area/division and university goals and objectives.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Bachelors degree.
- At least 1 year of professional experience preparing data visualizations to report on survey results.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Tableau data visualization software to create dashboards to communicate survey results.
- Demonstrated expertise in data analysis using statistical software packages (e.g. SPSS SAS STATA or R).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to provide highly technical and nuanced information to nontechnical audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and engage effectively with team members to resolve complex problems efficiently.
- Ability to organize prioritize and manage multiple timesensitive projects effectively.
- Ability to access analyze and report on sensitive and/or notyetpublic information and to exercise care to maintain privacy and confidentially while attending to reporting transparency.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively within a diverse and inclusive community.
Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge Skills Abilities Education Experience Certifications Licensure)
- Masters degree in higher education administration sociology or another social science field.
- Knowledge and awareness of the contemporary higher education landscape.
- Previous experience designing and/or conducting surveys.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
- Typical office environment activity.
Work Schedule
- Monday Friday 37.5 hours per week.
- 8:30 am 5:00 pm.
- Occasional nights/weekends needed for deadlinedriven work.
- This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule which is defined by the University as an arrangement where an employees work isregularly performed at a location other than the campus workspace for a portion of the week. Asthis position falls within the Professional Staff Union it is subject to the terms and conditionsof the Professional Staff Union collective bargaining agreement.
Salary Information
PSU Level 27
Special Instructions to Applicants
Along with the application please submit a resume and cover letter. References will be checked at the finalist stage. Please be prepared to provide contact information for three 3 professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Early submissions are encouraged.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race color religion caste creed sex age marital status national origin disability political belief or affiliation pregnancy and pregnancyrelated condition(s) veteran status sexual orientation gender identity and expression genetic information natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment admission to and participation in academic programs activities and services and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities women persons with disabilities and covered veterans. It is the policy of UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes rules and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
