Data Visualization Analyst, Dell Medical School - Austin, United States - The University of Texas at Austin

Description

Job Posting Title:
Data Visualization Analyst, Dell Medical School
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Hiring Department:
Dell Medical School
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2024
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:

General Notes

This is a grant funded position with an end date of 12/31/2024, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress. Funding expected to continue till 12/31/2025.

Consults with faculty and/or staff to identify reporting needs and provides guidance and interpretation of complex environments and data. Documents data analysis efforts (data sources, reporting specifications, tools, issue/problem resolutions). Researches and stays up-to-date on emerging technologies and data analysis tools.

Purpose

Support National Pediatric Readiness Quality Initiative Program and Department of Pediatrics programs. Provides analysis of existing data and data structures and satisfies ad-hoc reporting/analysis requests. Creates reporting specifications for new reports/dashboards/analytical tools and assists in testing/validation; ensures integrity, accessibility, and accuracy of reports/dashboards and data structures; reviews and approves user requests for access to reporting data and tools.

Responsibilities

Design and Develop Visualizations:

• Create visually appealing charts, graphs, and dashboards using tools like Tableau, Power BI, and Python libraries such as Plotly and Dash.
  
• Transform complex data into intuitive visual representations.
  
• Ensure consistency in design and adherence to best practices.
  
• Build interactive dashboards that provide actionable insights.
  
• Combine multiple visualizations to tell a cohesive data story.
  
• Customize dashboards based on user needs (operational, tactical, strategic, or analytical).
  
• Integrating program data from various sources into digital content (website, social media).
  

Data Integrity and Accuracy:

• Validate data sources and maintain data quality.
  
• Ensure that visualizations accurately reflect underlying data.
  
• Perform regular checks to prevent discrepancies.
  
• Effectively disseminate findings by formulating and presenting reports of results including graphical displays.
  
• Collaborate on the development of reports or manuscripts for peer-review, including but not limited to scholarly journals.
  

User Access Management:

• Review and approve access requests to data visualization tools.
  
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand reporting needs.
  
• Provide guidance on interpreting complex visualizations.
  
• Provide guidance on website layout/user interfaces.
  

Continuous Learning and Innovation:

• Stay updated on emerging trends in data visualization.
  
• Explore new techniques and tools to enhance visual storytelling.
  
• Share knowledge with colleagues and contribute to the team's growth.
  
• Other related duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Science, Technical, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, or Design and 1 year of related experience in data visualization. Excellent visual design knowledge, including layout, typography, color, and interaction design. Proficiency with Adobe tools for creating compelling visual elements. Strong understanding of cartography principles. Ability to create effective maps and spatial visualizations. Expertise in various data visualization techniques, including bar charts, scatter plots, histograms, and timelines. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in fields such as Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Science, Technical, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business, or Design. A minimum of three years of hands-on experience in data visualization. Proficiency in SQL, allowing efficient data retrieval and manipulation. Mastery of Tableau for building interactive dashboards. Familiarity with Python for custom visualizations. Understanding of tuning for performance optimization. Knowledge of relational and dimensional database structures. Experience with triggers, theories, and analytic/windowing functions. Experience working in an Electronic Medical Record and Electronic Data Capture systems. Knowledge of quantitative research methods. Ability to develop insightful reports based on data analysis.

Salary Range

$62,128 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.
  
• Use of manual dexterity.
  
• 100% remote work (Local Telework).
  

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
  
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
  
• Letter of interest
  

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

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• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
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• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.