Tableau Developer - Title III Grant

SALARY: $53,673.00 Annually

OPENING DATE: 09/08/20

CLOSING DATE: 09/28/20 04:00 PM

DESCRIPTION:

Please be aware that this recruitment closes at 4:00 p.m. PST. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

The Community Colleges of Spokane is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Tableau Developer in the President's Office at Spokane Falls Community College.

SFCC is a beautiful campus overlooking the Spokane River and near the urban center of Spokane, a mid-sized city in the inland Pacific Northwest with a high quality of life and quick access to the outdoors. More information about relocating to / living in Spokane is available here: http://ccs.spokane.edu/Working-for-Us/Relocation-and-Living-in-Spokane.

SFCC is one of two accredited community colleges that comprise the Community Colleges of Spokane. Serving about 8,200 students, SFCC strives to be an educational leader and a responsive partner with the community and region to provide access to relevant programs of the highest quality. We offer a large liberal arts/transfer program (approximately 75% of total enrollment) as well as state-of-the-art professional technical programs (about 25%). We strive to embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster global awareness at every level of our college.

GENERAL DEFINITION
Reporting to the Director of Planning, Institutional Effectiveness, and Research, the Tableau Developer for Title III will work with users to define and build business intelligence solutions using Tableau dashboarding and reporting functions as well as database tools for SQL server. This position will: develop leadership, faculty and student-facing data visualizations and dashboards to support Title III grant activities designed to improve student achievement, engagement, retention, and completion; test, evaluate, improve existing procedures for data management; and provide BI and reporting to support compliance of Title III grant activities. This is a grant funded position that will conclude in three years 2023.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and translate data and information needs and requirements into customized reports, scorecards and dashboards and visualizations using Tableau software. *
  
• Develop, publish, revise, modify, and maintain complex information dashboards, reports, and visualizations from multiple data sources. *
  
• Provide ad hoc analysis as requested by Title III leadership. *
  
• Develop documentation for all relevant systems and data sources, including business rules, process mapping, data definitions and naming conventions. *
  
• Conduct unit tests and developing database queries to analyze effectiveness and troubleshoot issues. *
  
• Explain, show, and train in the use and navigation of dashboards and reports. *
  
• Assist with client support queries such as data integrity and validation questions. *
  
• Work effectively with the Title III team to identify, estimate, prioritize and resolve issues. *
  
• Support and advance the CCS strategic plan and perform related duties as required. *
  
• May use SQL Management and Reporting Studio or other data visualization and reporting software.

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPETENCIES & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Or an equivalent mix of education and experience that demonstrates the candidate meets all competency requirements for this position.
  
• Two (2) years of experience in data visualization, or equivalent experience.
  
• Extensive experience in developing, publishing, and maintaining Tableau-driven dashboards and analytics.
  
• Knowledge of Tableau best practices in performance tuning and user-centric design, proactive alerts, assigning permissions and publishing.
  
• Strong SQL and SQL Server experience required.
  
• Excellent listening/communication skills and the ability to articulate complex solutions well.
  
• Ability to follow through to completion on all assignments.
  
• Acceptance of the responsibility to promote the welfare and best interests of students at all times.
  
• A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, values, goals and objectives of CCS.
  
• The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and goals of the institution, and community and technical college system.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting a teaching, learning and working environment that honors diversity, equity and inclusion.

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES (DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field from an accredited institution.
  
• Experience working with data in higher education.
  
• Experience working with Canvas or other learning management system.
  
• Tableau Public profile links with published content.
  
• Experience with Tableau Server.
  
• Working knowledge of Tableau administration/architecture.
  
• Proficiency with other BI and analytic tools including R, Clik, Cognos, and SAS.

CONDITIONS/TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
TOTAL COMPENSATION: $73,849 - $76,581.
Total compensation is an estimate based upon adding the following amounts together:

• Base compensation, plus
  
• Current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates, plus
  
• Median retirement fund contributions.

The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the District to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in a normal, temperature-controlled office environment.
  
• Work is sedentary in nature.
  
• Frequent use of computer and exposure to terminal screens.
  
• Visual focus and strain.
  
• Work involves constant interruptions and requirement to answer on demand questions by phone, in person, or electronically.
  
• Frequent repetitive hand/wrist motions and finger manipulation.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Contract 12- month position.
  
• Position is exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
  
• Criminal background check required.
  
• Requires local or regional travel. If using personal vehicle proof of driver's license and car insurance required.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

• CCS online application.
  
• Cover letter addressing your qualifications as applied to the responsibilities of this position. *
  
• Comprehensive resume. *
  
• Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.*
  
• College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application, official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer.

NOTE: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission.

Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity and/or grievances to the Chief Administration Officer, Community Colleges of Spokane, 501 N. Riverpoint Blvd., PO Box 6000, MS 1004, Spokane WA 99217-6000 or call 509-434-5037; WA Telecommunication Relay Services (TRS) 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1.