Data and Web Engineer

Miami University Alumni Association•Oxford, AL

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

The Data and Web Engineer in Miami University’s Department of University Communications and Marketing (UCM) is a hybrid technical leader supporting data analytics and web technology initiatives that advance student recruitment and enrollment goals. The role designs, builds, and maintains scalable data infrastructure, reporting environments, and web solutions for strategic marketing and communications. Responsibilities include developing and managing data pipelines, overseeing database environments, creating analytics and interactive dashboards, supporting web platforms and integrations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver a data-driven digital experience. The position is approved for remote work, but the employee must reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky and work on Miami’s Oxford campus two days each month, on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Remote work arrangements may be modified or revoked by the University. The position is regular, salary-based, benefit-eligible, and scheduled for 40 hours per week. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter; the cover letter must describe at least two relevant projects in specified technical areas.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.
The cover letter must describe at least two relevant projects demonstrating experience in one or more of these areas: system integrations using APIs, webhooks, or similar technologies; database management; data-visualization dashboards; or custom engagement tracking across platforms.
Must reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky.
Must work on Miami’s Oxford campus one Tuesday and Wednesday (two days) each month.

Responsibilities

Write complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and validate data from multiple sources.
Create and manage database environments, such as AWS Redshift or a comparable data warehouse.
Design data models, transform data across systems, and build scalable ETL/ELT processes.
Ensure compliance with university data governance policies, privacy regulations including FERPA, and institutional data stewardship standards.
Develop advanced analytics-platform calculations, including LOD expressions, table calculations, and date and string functions.
Structure and cleanse data for analysis using Tableau Prep Builder or equivalent tools.
Build interactive dashboards using user-experience design principles, filters, parameters, and actions.
Publish and manage content on Tableau Server or Tableau Cloud, including permissions and automated refreshes where applicable.
Apply statistical methods and data analysis to identify trends, insights, and business opportunities.
Use Python or R for advanced analytics, data manipulation, and automation.
Build, maintain, and extend web assets using JavaScript for WordPress or headless CMS frameworks.
Support web hosting environments and troubleshoot deployment or performance issues.
Integrate CRM systems with internal data platforms to support analytics and business processes.
Partner with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, document solutions, and support stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
Maintain technical documentation and contribute to standards and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned.