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Elgin Community College is hiring a Data Visualization Developer to turn institutional data into dashboards and visualizations that support strategic planning, student success, and decision-making across the college. The role designs and maintains reporting solutions in Tableau, serves as the college’s subject matter expert in data visualization, and prepares datasets from Ellucian Colleague for ad hoc analysis. It also builds data literacy through training, documentation, and user support.

Highlights

Build and maintain dashboards and visualizations used throughout the college, shaped by internal user feedback.
Prepare data sources and create visualizations with SQL, Excel, SPSS, and Tableau.
Train faculty, administrators, and staff to use and interpret dashboards.
Run statistical analysis in SPSS or R, including predictive modeling, regression, and hypothesis testing, for a smaller share of data requests.
Extract and prepare datasets from Ellucian Colleague for ad hoc analysis.
Represent the Institutional Research office on college committees and consult on data research needs.
Hold a bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, information systems, statistics, or business analytics, with a master’s degree preferred.
Bring 2+ years in data analysis, business intelligence, or dashboard development, plus 2+ years with data warehouses and query tools like SQL, SSMS, Cognos, or SSRS.
Know Tableau and Power BI at an advanced level, along with relational database design, data warehousing, and ERP systems.
Earn $74,723 to $99,630 per year, with medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and 403b/457b retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, FSA, and an employee assistance program.

Data Visualization Developer Full Description

Work Schedule:

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday

Rate of Pay:

This is a full-time, on-site, Support Staff position at grade 215, with an annual salary range of $74,723 to $99,630. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
Time Off with Pay
Professional Development/Expense
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sick Banks

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

Job Summary:

The Data Visualization Developer transforms institutional data into clear, actionable insights that support strategic planning, operational effectiveness, student success, and data-informed decision-making. This position designs, develops, and maintains dashboards, visualizations, and reporting solutions using tools such as Tableau; serves as the college’s subject matter expert in data visualization; and collaborates with stakeholders to translate data into meaningful information. The role also promotes data accuracy, reporting efficiency, and institutional data literacy through training, documentation, user support, and the development of user-friendly analytical tools.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Business Analytics, or a related field.
Advanced proficiency with data visualization platforms such as Tableau and Power BI.
Two or more years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or dashboard/report development.
Two or more years of experience working with data warehouses or data management systems and using query/reporting tools such as SQL, SSMS, TOAD, Cognos, SSRS, or Crystal Reports.
Strong understanding of relational database design, data warehousing, and ERP systems.
Experience with statistical software and programming/syntax development.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines.
Proven ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, IT, academic, and administrative stakeholders.
Experience presenting data analysis and research findings to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including training and presentation experience.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Master’s degree
Two or more years of experience in higher education or a similarly complex organizational environment.
Experience with Ellucian Colleague or other higher education ERP systems.
Proficiency with SPSS, SAS, R, or other statistical analysis software.

Essential Duties:

Data Visualization and Reporting

Based on internal user feedback and needs, develops and maintains data visualizations and dashboards that are distributed and used throughout the College. Utilizes a variety of specialized software and technical skills to prepare data sources, create visualizations and update visualizations as needed to facilitate institutional decision-making at all levels. The specialized software and skills include SQL programming, Excel, SPSS and Tableau.

Cross-Functional Dashboard Training

Develops and delivers formal and informal training to faculty, administrators and staff in the effective usage of dashboards and visualizations created in order to facilitate data literacy and meaningful interpretation of data shared through dashboard tools.

Advanced Data Evaluation and Predictive Analysis

A small portion of information/data requests to the Data Visualization Developer will require statistical analysis beyond data visualization, including the use of specialized statistical software such as SPSS or R. The position will extract and prepare data from Ellucian Colleague to develop and maintain datasets for multiple purposes, including ad hoc data analysis, and may apply advanced statistical techniques, such as predictive modeling, regression analysis and hypothesis testing.

Participation in College Committees/Activities

Represents the Institutional Research office on various committees throughout the College. Provides general consultation for members of the College concerning data research and analysis needs, as appropriate.

Other Duties:

Perform other duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.

Physical Demands:

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10lbs frequently)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

If more than one environmental condition should be included, please add them here.

Current SSECCA Union Member Information:

The initial posting date for this position is 10/05/2026. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 10/12/2026 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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