Data Visualization Designer

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Director of Data Systems, the Data Visualization Analyst in the Office of Data Management will be responsible for creating and designing on-brand visual text and imagery concepts that successfully communicate ideas and information in way that’s captivating to a variety of audiences. This individual will create data-driven reports and materials that align with the division's branding to ensure consistency across all internal and external communications. The role involves leveraging various tools, including Power BI, Adobe Suite, and other visualization platforms, to transform both quantitative and qualitative data into engaging and insightful visual narratives. Additionally, the individual will assist in the creation and updating of internal business documents such as annual reports, marketing materials, presentations, web templates, and infographics.

This is a hybrid position: team members who are past their probationary period work three days per week in the office and telecommute two days per week. Schedule requirements could change based on needs.

Department Summary

Cal Poly is a nationally ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Cal Poly’s hands-on approach, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. Cal Poly’s Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) division is responsible for many efforts to identify, recruit, enroll and graduate its student body in accordance with the University’s mission, vision and goals. The division includes the offices of Admissions and Recruitment, Institutional Research, the Registrar, SEM Data Management and Financial Aid.

Key Qualifications

• Design, develop, and maintain data visualizations, dashboards, and reports for SEM using Power BI, Adobe Suite, and other visualization tools.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within SEM to understand data needs and deliver insightful, visually appealing reports and presentations.
• Integrate quantitative data (e.g., enrollment trends, student demographics) and qualitative data (e.g., survey responses) to create comprehensive visual reports.
• Ensure all visualizations adhere to the SEM division's branding and style guidelines, maintaining a cohesive look and feel across internal and external communications.
• Create and maintain interactive dashboards that allow stakeholders to engage with and explore data independently.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field and two years of design experience

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $62,000 - $85,000

Classification Range: $52,620 - $95,220 Per Year

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has acces