Full Time, Regular, Exempt Position

The University of Maine Systems seeks to fill the position of Data Visualization Analyst.  The preferred work location is on the Orono campus of the University of Maine.  Internal UMS employees may continue to work from their current campus location, with some travel to Orono required.

Essential Duties

• Create data reports & visualizations that respond to various stakeholder needs
• Create interactive visualizations that allow users to interact with university data through a process of secure data discovery
• Assist in the gathering of requirements & specifications for analytical reporting deliverables
• Employ iterative development methodology for visualizations to ensure value of deliverables and efficiency of production, including as related to data governance issues
• Assist in the validation of reports & visualizations using triangulation of data sources and collaboration with end users to ensure accuracy and value 
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of documentation related to analytical reporting tools, and the reports and dashboards executed therein, for various groups of end users.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required:

• Detail-oriented, with an unfailing commitment to accuracy
• Ability to take questions, determine what data elements are needed, and produce visualizations that respond to the original questions
• Curiosity & the predisposition to generate follow-up questions based on initial question & preliminary data discovery
• Excellent analytical, organizational, critical thinking & quantitative skills
• Outstanding problem identification & problem solving skills
• Achieves results through partnership & collaboration in a team work environment
• Self-motivated, resourceful individual who manages time well and follows through
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written
• Excellent customer service & interpersonal skills

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of equivalent relevant experience and education.
• Prior experience with quantitative data analysis
• Prior experience with the presentation of data analyses (through any presentation medium)
• Prior experience with generating questions addressable with data

Preferred:

• Prior experience visualizing data
• Prior experience in graphic design
• Experience in a higher education setting, especially with higher education data

The salary range is low 40's to low $50's  based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.  In addition, the UMS retirement program provides a 10% employer contribution.   The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

Review of applications begins immediately and will remain open until filled.  Materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position.”  You will need to create an applicant profile, complete an application (which includes contact information for three professional references), and upload a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae which fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications.  You will also need to complete the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

The successful applicant is subject to background screening.

All UMS employees are required to comply with applicable policies and procedures, as well as to complete applicable workplace related screenings, and required employee trainings, such as Information Security, Safety Training, Workplace Violence and Sexual Harassment.

The University of Maine System is an EEO/AA employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.