Senior Tableau Developer

Senior Tableau Developer

Location: Chicago; IL (REMOTE)

4-6 Weeks Assignment with possible extension

Overview:

• Our higher education client is seeking an experienced Tableau Developer consultant to build a comprehensive interactive dashboard for accessing Key Performance Indicators. This "self-service solution" will reduce ad hoc data requests, streamline data access, and enable staff to independently explore critical metrics. Tableau Developer who specializes in front-end dashboard design and visual storytelling
• The ideal consultant will have advanced Tableau development expertise, strong understanding of higher education data structures, and a user-centered approach to data visualization and design. The developer will be responsible for dashboard development and design. CCC’s Decision Support and Business Intelligence teams will provide the underlying data, Tableau license and necessary access.
• As data-informed decision making is a key strategic priority, this project will contribute
• to a more efficient and data-driven ecosystem, fostering better outcomes for students
• and operational excellence across the institution.

Dashboard Design and Development

Development of approximately 11 tabs in a single dashboard:

1. 1 Overview page with a scorecard for performance on KPIs for the last 3 –5 Years
2. Approximately 10 tabs with a similar layout that include performance across our 10 public Key Performance Indicators.

City Colleges Decision Support team will provide a PowerPoint version of the design to guide the structure and format, but the consultant will be responsible for architecting and developing user-friendly interactive dashboards for centralized data access

Designing intuitive navigation, filters, and customization options for end users

Implementing comprehensive self-service functionality that eliminates routine Decision Support requests about Key Performance Indicators

Data Integration and Automation

Connecting dashboards to institutional data systems for real-time or scheduled updates

Implementing automated data refreshes and validation procedures

Establishing proper data governance and security protocols in collaboration with CCC’s Data Governance committee and Business Intelligence team.

Content Organization

Collaborating with Decision Support to standardize metrics definitions and calculation methodologies

Ensuring consistent data visualization practices across all dashboard components

Testing and Continuous Improvement

Conducting usability testing and gathering user feedback

Establishing a maintenance plan for long-term sustainability User Training and Documentation

Developing training materials and guides for end users and administrators

Technical Expertise

Advanced proficiency in Tableau Desktop, Prep and Cloud with demonstrated experience creating interactive dashboards, 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 API and SharePoint lists.

Strong background in data visualization best practices and accessibility standards

Proficiency in SQL, ETL processes, and relevant programming languages