Director of Business Intelligence and Data Visualization

The University of Texas at Dallas; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Tuition Benefits

Medical Insurance Options

AD&D Insurance

Dental & Vision Plan Options

Paid time off

TRS Retirement Plan

Job summary

UT Dallas is seeking a Director of Business Intelligence and Data Visualization to lead an enterprise capability that translates institutional data into clear, actionable insights for university leaders and stakeholders.

The role collaborates with OISDS, the Data Warehousing team, and campus colleagues to design executive dashboards, briefs, and visualization standards, driving data storytelling and strategic decision support across the University.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of progressive experience in data analytics or BI.
• Master’s degree preferred in Data Analytics, Data Visualization, or related field.
• Experience in higher education institutional research, planning, strategy, or decision support.
• Proven ability to translate complex data into executive-level visuals and narratives.
• Experience with data storytelling and information design for non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the unit’s new and evolving BI team within OISDS and develop data visualizations and decision-support tools.
• Collaborate with the Data Warehousing and IT teams to enhance data models and deployment processes.
• Design and deliver executive dashboards, briefs, and reports for university leadership and stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor the BI Analyst (Data Visualization) and oversee multiple projects.
• Establish and advance standards, templates, and best practices for data visualization and storytelling.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data modeling

Data warehouses

Tableau

Data storytelling

Executive presentations

Newsletter/Reports design

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Tableau

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Director of Business Intelligence and Data Visualization

Job Summary

Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Institutional Strategy and Planning in the Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support (OISDS), the Director of Business Intelligence and Data Visualization will lead the development of an evolving enterprise capability that transforms institutional data and analysis into clear, compelling, and actionable information for university leaders and stakeholders.

The Director works closely with OISDS colleagues, the Data Warehousing team within the Office of Information Technology, and stakeholders across the university to design and deliver executive-level data visualizations, analytical briefs, dashboards, reports, and other decision-support products. These products support audiences ranging from university leadership and the President’s Cabinet to campus leaders, external stakeholders, and others who require clear and accessible presentations of institutional information.

The successful candidate will combine technical expertise, analytical judgment, information design, and exceptional visual and narrative communication skills. The Director will be expected to understand not only how to analyze and visualize data, but also what matters, for whom, and why. The role requires the ability to translate complex datasets and analyses into visual and narrative formats that enable non-technical audiences to quickly understand patterns, relationships, trends, comparisons, implications, and options.

The Director will establish and advance principles, standards, templates, and best practices for high-quality institutional data visualization and storytelling, helping to define how UT Dallas communicates quantitative information. The Director will oversee a portfolio of highly visible data products, supervise and develop a Business Intelligence Analyst, collaborate with data engineering and warehousing teams, and contribute to broader OISDS data literacy and decision-support initiatives.

The Director will also support strategic priorities of the Office of Institutional Success and Decision Support and the Office of Strategic Initiatives, including the development of a decision support hub and other projects that support the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff.

Position Details

• Salary Range: $120,000 to $130,000, commensurate with education and experience
• Pay Basis: Monthly
• Position Status: Regular full-time
• Location: Richardson
• Desired Start Date: 10/01/2026

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related progressive experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Visualization, or related field.
• Advanced degree in statistics, data science, data analytics, business analytics, information design, or related field.
• Five or more years of relevant professional experience in institutional research, data analytics, business intelligence, or data visualization, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Experience developing executive-level data products, analytical briefs, dashboards, or presentations for senior leadership.
• Experience establishing or advancing organizational standards, design systems, style guidelines, or quality-assurance practices for data visualization and reporting.
• Experience with data storytelling, information design, or other disciplines involving the communication of complex information through visual and narrative means.
• Experience communicating complex technical and analytical information to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with other data visualization software, including Tableau.
• Experience developing Microsoft SharePoint sites.
• Project management and coordination experience.
• Experience in higher education institutional research, planning, strategy, or decision support.
• Experience working with enterprise data warehouses, semantic models, data governance, and institutional data definitions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in data visualization techniques and tools using Power BI.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and technologies such as SQL, data modeling, and data warehouses.
• Experience in semantic layer design and dimensional data modeling techniques.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Demonstrated ability to use data visualization and visual communication principles, including visual hierarchy, composition, annotation, accessibility, and effective use of graphical elements, to communicate compelling and impactful insights in support of data-informed decision-making.
• Advanced ability to select, design, and sequence visual representations that communicate complex information clearly and effectively to specific audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to develop visual and narrative presentations that identify and emphasize the most consequential findings and translate technical and analytical concepts into clear language and visual narratives for executive and other non-technical audiences.
• Proven track record of turning complex datasets and analyses into executive-level presentations and other decision-support products.

Other Qualifications

To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the unit’s new and evolving Business Intelligence team within OISDS in developing data visualizations and a suite of decision-support tools for the university community and external audiences.
• Develop and maintain data visualization tools (e.g., dashboards and reports) in collaboration with the Business Intelligence Analyst and the Data Warehousing and OISDS teams.
• Collaborate with the OISDS Data Warehousing team on the development and enhancement of data models and engineering processes that support data visualizations.
• Supervise, train, and develop the Business Intelligence Analyst (Data Visualization).
• Manage multiple projects across direct reports and other OISDS teams to ensure the timely delivery of data visualization tools.
• Ensure the continuous review and improvement of internal business processes, style guidelines, and standard operating procedures related to OISDS data visualization products.
• Conduct regular outreach to campus stakeholders to identify data visualization needs, build relationships, and promote OISDS data visualization services, ensuring that available decision-support tools align with institutional needs.
• Coordinate data literacy initiatives (e.g., presentations, training sessions, videos, and outreach activities) with OISDS colleagues to promote available decision-support tools for internal and external audiences. Collaborate with the Assistant Vice President in managing the Data Literacy Fellows Program.
• Maintain a working knowledge of campus data sources, data security protocols, and data governance practices relevant to the team.
• Maintain a working knowledge of data visualization and data storytelling best practices in higher education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Remote Work Notice

After the probationary period, this role may be eligible for a hybrid (partly remote/partly in office) work schedule, subject to business need and manager approval. Must be located within the DFW Area and have the ability to be on campus with 24 hours of notice. A UT Dallas Remote Work Agreement will be required within 14 days after approval.

What We Can Offer

UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an employee-friendly and supportive work environment. Our comprehensive compensation and benefits package that is effective as of your hire date includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Tuition Benefits
• BCBS PPO Medical Insurance Options – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees
• AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Plan Options
• Long and short-term disability
• TRS Retirement Plan
• Fertility Benefits
• Paid time off

All UT Dallas employees have access to various professional development opportunities, including a membership to Academic Impressions, LinkedIn Learning, and UT Dallas Bright Leaders Program.

For more information, visit https://hr.utdallas.edu/employees/benefits/.

Important Message

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator.

For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.