Data Analysis and Web Visualization Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Tech’s Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservation seeks a Data Analysis and Web Visualization Specialist to assist faculty, staff, and graduate students with data analysis, visualization, and communication for research, teaching, and outreach.

The role develops and maintains web-based content and tools, including interactive dashboards with R Shiny, and provides training on data workflows and digital tools within the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in data analysis, IT, natural resources, or related field.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and visualize quantitative and qualitative data.
• Experience with data analysis/visualization tools such as R, R Shiny, Python, or similar.
• Ability to update and maintain web-based content and digital resources.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English and work with diverse technical backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty, staff, and graduate students with data analysis and visualization for research, teaching, and outreach.
• Develop and support web-based tools and displays, including interactive dashboards (R Shiny).
• Maintain and modernize departmental online assets and web content.
• Develop and deliver training and provide consultation on data workflows and digital tools.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Advanced degree in a relevant discipline (preferred)

Tools

R

R Shiny

Python

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Description

The Department of Forest Resources and Environmental Conservationin the College of Natural Resources and Environment seeks a DataAnalysis and Web Visualization Specialist for the following responsibilities:

Assist faculty, staff, and graduate students with data analysis,visualization, and communication for research, teaching, andoutreach projects. Develop and support web-based tools anddisplays, including interactive tools such as R Shiny. Maintain andmodernize/update existing departmental online assets and webcontent such as the Virginia Big Tree Program and the Virginia TechDendrology websites. Develop and deliver training and provideconsultation to department members on data analysis workflows,visualization, and digital tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to data analysis,information technology, instructional technology, naturalresources, or a related discipline; or equivalent level of trainingand experience;
• Demonstrated ability to organize, analyze, and visualizequantitative and qualitative data;
• Demonstrated experience with software used for data analysis andvisualization such as R, R Shiny, Python, spreadsheets, or similartools;
• Demonstrated ability to update and maintain web-based content,applications, databases, or other digital resources;
• Demonstrated ability to assist faculty, staff, and students withdata analysis and visualization needs and to provide related usersupport and training;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in written and spokenEnglish, and to work collaboratively with individuals having arange of technical backgrounds;

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or demonstrated experience in a disciplinerelated to the department’s mission;
• Demonstrated ability to develop interactive dashboards, webapplications, or data visualization tools for research, teaching,or outreach;
• Experience with Enterprise Content Management Systems, HTML/CSS,web accessibility, and digital communications best practices;
• Experience with environmental, forestry, natural resources, orgeospatial data.

Pay Band

4

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$65,000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

August 3, 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact (Ingrid Skenderian) at ([e-mail]) during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.