Director Of Data Design & Visualization

The director of data design & visualization leads the development of data visualization strategies for the Institutional Effectiveness team, a department within the UT System's Division of Academic Affairs, Research and Student Success. The team promotes a culture of continuous improvement and enhances evidence-based decision making by offering services in planning, assessment, business intelligence, institutional research, and data visualization. The director transforms complex institutional data into clear, engaging, and accessible visuals that support data-informed decision-making and effective storytelling for the UT Board of Trustees, System leaders, and a wide range of other stakeholders. Reporting to the associate vice president for institutional effectiveness, the director ensures that visualizations are accurate, timely, and user-centered

combining design and technical expertise with a deep understanding of higher education data to create impactful and intuitive data products. The director will apply recognized data storytelling and visual analytics techniques that elevate the value of data as a strategic asset. This includes alignment with principles such as accuracy, context, audience appropriateness, and ethical representation of information. The ideal candidate combines strong design and technical expertise with a firm comprehension of higher education data and dynamics.