Data Visualization Designer, Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success - UT System Administration

Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

The data visualization designer serves in the division of Academic Affairs, Research, and Student Success, which includes the Vice President and executive leadership in Research, Learner Success & Workforce Pathways, Access & Engagement, Wellness, Academic Affairs, and Academic Systems and Operations. As part of a team that includes planning, assessment, and data analytics, the data visualization designer is responsible for creating print and digital visual content including reports, presentations, and infographics for the UT Board of Trustees (BOT), system and division leadership, and a wide range of other stakeholders. Using Adobe Creative Suite, Power BI, Tableau, and/or the equivalent, the data visualization designer creates assets for a variety of contexts including regular BOT meetings, supplemental and off-cycle BOT questions/meetings, executive leadership speaking engagements, ad hoc and project-based reporting, etc.

The data visualization designer plays a critical role at the intersection of data analytics and decision support, transforming institutional data into clear, engaging, and accessible visuals that tell compelling stories, bring insight and clarity to complexity, and support data-informed decision-making. The position will also support the development of institutional dashboards and closely collaborate with colleagues from the Office of Communications and Marketing, Human Resources, and other areas to design deliverables that enhance and elevate strategic initiatives and communications.

About Us

The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and residents statewide.The University of Tennessee System is the state’s oldest higher education institution and preeminent public university. The UT System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville, Chattanooga, Pulaski and Martin; the Health Science Center at Memphis; and the statewide Institute of Agriculture and Institute for Public Service. With a presence in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties and through the combined force of education, research and outreach, the University serves students, business and industry, schools, governments, organizations and residents statewide.