BI Developer

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) is seeking an experienced BI Developer to support the

development of interactive dashboards, reports, and analytical solutions that provide

centralized access to key institutional metrics. These solutions will support data-informed

decision making, operational planning, and student success initiatives in alignment with

institutional priorities, including 55 for All.

The consultant will support multiple reporting and analytics initiatives across

departments by developing scalable, user-friendly reporting solutions and improving

access to institutional data. The ideal consultant will have expertise in Tableau

dashboard development, data visualization, and reporting tools, along with experience

translating business and operational needs into technical solutions.

CCC’s Decision Support and Business Intelligence teams will provide the necessary data

access, licenses, and institutional support. The consultant may work on multiple

reporting projects, dashboards, and analytical initiatives that support institutional

health, operational effectiveness, strategic planning, and continuous improvement

efforts across the organization.

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

Timeline

Proposals should include a clear timeline, but we aim to begin this work in mid-July 2026

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

Preferred Experience & Certifications

• Tableau dashboard development experience in a higher education

environment

• Previous work with community college data systems and metrics
• Tableau certifications such as:

o Tableau Desktop Certified Professional

o Tableau Server Certified Professional

$50 - $60 an hour - Full-time, Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• Flexible schedule