Tableau Developer

State or Public sector experience is must

• Tableau dashboard development experience in a higher education environment
• Previous work with community college data systems and metrics
• Tableau certifications such as:
• Tableau Desktop Certified Professional
• Tableau Server Certified Professional
• Tableau Data Management Certified

Scope Of Work:

The selected consultant will be responsible for:

Dashboard Design and Development

• Designing, developing, and maintaining interactive dashboards, reports, and visual analytics solutions for institutional and operational reporting needs
• Creating standardized and reusable dashboard templates and reporting frameworks that can support multiple initiatives and departments
• Developing intuitive navigation, filtering, and self-service functionality for end users
• Supporting reporting initiatives related to institutional effectiveness, student success, compliance, operations, and strategic planning
• Applying data visualization best practices and accessibility standards across reporting solutions

Data Integration and Automation

• Connecting dashboards and reports to institutional data systems and data sources for scheduled or real-time updates
• Supporting automated data refresh processes, validation procedures, and quality assurance activities
• Collaborating with internal teams to establish appropriate data governance, security, and reporting standards
• Assisting with integration of reporting tools with databases, APIs, SharePoint lists, and other enterprise systems

Content Organization

• Collaborating with stakeholders to standardize metric definitions, calculations, and reporting methodologies
• Ensuring consistency in reporting structures, dashboard layouts, and visualization practices across projects
• Supporting documentation of reporting processes, governance standards, and technical workflows

Testing and Continuous Improvement

• Conducting usability testing and gathering stakeholder feedback to improve reporting solutions
• Developing sustainable maintenance and support processes for long-term reporting initiatives

User Training and Documentation

• Creating Developing training materials and guides for end users and administrators

 Preferred Qualifications:

Technical Expertise

• Expert proficiency in Tableau Desktop, Prep and Cloud with demonstrated experience creating interactive dashboards, is required
• Experience in dashboard development, including interactive features and automated data pipelines
• Strong knowledge of higher education data structures and common metrics
• Ability to integrate Tableau with institutional data systems and databases, including PeopleSoft CS9, SharePoint, OpenBook, and application programming interfaces (APIs).
• Strong background in data visualization best practices and accessibility standards
• Proficiency in SQL, ETL processes, and relevant programming languages

Collaboration & Communication Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across multiple departments
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to translate user needs into technical solutions
• Experience creating clear documentation and training materials
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills