Data Visualization Specialist Job Listing at Bellevue College in Bellevue, WA (Job ID 13632)

Description

Position Summary  

The Data Visualization Specialist is responsible for advancing Bellevue College's data-informed decision-making by designing and publishing data visualizations across the College. Beyond having an operational understanding of the data used for dashboard development, they contribute to broader SQL development in support of reporting and analytics efforts across the financial, human resources, and campus solutions pillars of the College's Peoplesoft-based enterprise resource platform. They build trusted relationships with those subject matter experts across the college to ensure accurate understanding and representation of data, and regularly offer training opportunities for users across the college to learn how to navigate the college's dashboards and other data resources.

To be successful, the Data Visualization Specialist will be analytical, collaborative, and organized. They will work in close partnership with the Data Services Manager, Student Success Data Specialist, and Data Consultant within Effectiveness, Research & Analytics—as well as colleagues across the College's administrative divisions—to understand, prepare, and share relevant and meaningful information.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule  

Position Salary Range: $73,539/year - $106,632/year

The salary information shown above is a general guideline only. The salary will be determined based on candidate's qualifications and related experience, as well as market and business considerations. Typically, new hire starts no higher than $81,812/year based on Bellevue College Exempt salary schedule.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays, sick, and vacation plans; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

The employee is scheduled to work 40 hours per workweek. This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, which means that you are not eligible for overtime pay.

About The College  

Bellevue College is a diverse student-centered, comprehensive and innovative college, committed to teaching excellence that advances the life-long educational development of its students while strengthening the economic, social and cultural life of its diverse community. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 54% students of color and over 1,300 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high-quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region.

We strive to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body, faculty and staff. As an essential part of our mission and goals, diversity, equity and pluralism are promoted and fostered in all aspects of college life. By enriching student life through leadership opportunities, personal learning and cultural experiences, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

For more information, visit BC Facts at a Glance @ Bellevue College.

About the Department  

Effectiveness, Research & Analytics advances a culture of data-informed decision-making at Bellevue College through reporting, analytics, planning, evaluation, and quantitative and qualitative research methods. In partnership across the college, Effectiveness, Research & Analytics leads strategic planning, student success, and continuous improvement efforts to ensure Bellevue College fulfills its mission.

Essential Functions  

Dashboard Development and Education

• Establish and document standards for consistent information presentation across dashboards.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Effectiveness, Research & Analytics to establish reliable data sources for dashboard development.
• Develop engaging, meaningful, and interactive dashboards across all functional areas that answer common questions and tell valuable data stories.
• Provide group and individualized educational opportunities to better understand, interpret, and interact with published dashboards and other data resources.

SQL Development, Curation, and Documentation

• Build relationships with subject matter experts across the financial, human resources, and campus solutions pillars of the college's enterprise resource platform (ERP) to understand and connect data cross-functionally across the college.
• Partner with the colleagues in Effectiveness, Research & Analytics to construct and document curated queries and tables of data across multiple databases and data sources.
• Support efforts to ensure data quality and integrity by investigating unusual data trends and informing data stewards of inaccuracies.

Ad Hoc Data Requests

• Provide timely responses to data requests, including redirecting or including representatives from relevant offices as appropriate.
• Maintain documentation of responses to data requests to aid future efforts and inform the development of future dashboards.

External Reporting of Operational Data   

• Support efforts to provide and/or validate data for governmental reporting, such as Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
• Collaborate with the Grants Office and others involved in external partnerships and agreements to ensure reasonableness and feasibility of data sharing and compliance with such agreements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree. Any combination of relevant education and/or experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.  
• Minimum of one (1) year demonstrated educational, internship and/or work experience constructing engaging, informative, and interactive dashboards using data visualization software (such as Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
• Demonstrated experience using SQL programming language with multiple relational databases.
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to present data for evaluating and addressing inequities.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining cross-functional partnerships.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse colleagues and/or students in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience working in an educational context.
• Experience working with budget and finance data.
• Demonstrated knowledge of descriptive and inferential statistics.
• Experience with Tableau development and Tableau Server.
• Experience with data integrations and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).
• Experience navigating large relational databases such as student information systems (SISs) or enterprise resource platforms (ERPs).
• Experience accessing and interpreting external data sources (such as IPEDS, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Lightcast, National Student Clearinghouse, etc.).

Conditions of Employment  

Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

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Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties. 

Other Information  

• This position is NOT eligible for relocation allowance.
• This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship for employment-based visa.

How To Apply  

Applications received by 04/05/2024 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. 

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.) Please review Application Tips before applying. Current Bellevue College employees should apply the position through Employee Self Service.

Required application materials:   

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume
• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Please describe your experience working with people of diverse social identifies (race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, ability status, etc.) and/or engaged in conversations about equity. Please also provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College. Please provide your statement in the required question on the application; you may also upload as a supplemental material.
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact: 

If you have questions with regards to the application or the hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to jobs@bellevuecollege.edu. 

EEO Statement  

Bellevue College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, language, ethnicity, religion, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Please see policy 4150 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564-2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564-2178, Office B126. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hraccommodations@bellevuecollege.edu. 

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