Data Visualization Developer

Elgin Community College; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Time Off with Pay

Professional Development

Job summary

Elgin Community College seeks a Data Visualization Developer to transform institutional data into clear, actionable insights that support 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

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Tableau and Power BI for dashboards and reports.
• Two+ years in data analysis, BI, or dashboard development.
• Experience with data warehouses and query/reporting tools.
• Strong database, data warehousing, and ERP understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dashboards and visualizations for campus use.
• Deliver formal and informal dashboard training to staff and admins.
• Conduct advanced data evaluation and predictive analysis as needed.
• Collaborate with Institutional Research and stakeholders on data needs.
• Provide documentation and improve data literacy across the college.

Skills

data visualization

training delivery

stakeholder collaboration

data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's in Data Science/CS/IS/Statistics/Analytics

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

SSMS

TOAD

Cognos

SSRS

Crystal Reports

Job description

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

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:

No

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.