Director of Business Intelligence and Data Visualization

The University of Texas at Dallas; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision options

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Fertility benefits

Job summary

The University of Texas at Dallas seeks a Director of Business Intelligence and Data Visualization to lead an enterprise capability transforming institutional data into clear, actionable information for university leaders.

You will design executive dashboards, analytical briefs, and reports, partnering with IT and stakeholders across the university to deliver high-quality data visualizations and storytelling for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years progressive experience in BI/data analytics or related field.
• Experience developing executive-level data products, dashboards, or briefs for senior leadership.
• Experience establishing standards for data visualization and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of BI visualizations and decision-support tools for university leaders and stakeholders.
• Oversee, train, and develop the BI Analyst (Data Visualization).
• Collaborate with Data Warehousing and IT to enhance data models and processes for visualizations.
• Coordinate data literacy initiatives and promote available decision-support tools.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data modeling

Data warehouses

Data storytelling

Executive communication

Visualization design

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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.
• 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:

• 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.