Data and Web Engineer

Miami University Alumni Association•Oxford, AL

2d•$70,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Established in 1809, Miami University consistently ranks among the top national public universities for providing students with a superior education and exceptional value. Miami is located in the quintessential college town of Oxford, Ohio, with polytechnic campuses in Hamilton and Middletown, a learning center in West Chester, a European study center in Luxembourg, and a 100% virtual option in Miami Online. A comprehensive research university, Miami empowers students to engage with premier teacher-scholars and benefit from a well-rounded liberal arts foundation and vibrant campus experience to develop lifelong skills for any career. With more than 240,000 high-achieving alumni, students gain access to an extensive and supportive community that opens doors globally and leads to amazing outcomes. With an ambition to effect meaningful change, Miami delivers the resources and experiences that prepare graduates to learn with purpose and lead with courage. Miami University’s Communications and Marketing department has been charged with building and maintaining the university’s brand on a local, regional, and national stage. This dynamic and award-winning team is comprised of over 70 marketing and communications professionals and is looking to hire a Data & Web Engineer. The Data & Web Engineer within Miami University Department of University Communications and Marketing (UCM) serves as a hybrid technical leader supporting both data analytics and web technology initiatives that advance student recruitment and enrollment goals. This role designs, builds, and maintains scalable data infrastructure, reporting environments, and web solutions that power strategic marketing and communication efforts. The Data & Web Engineer is responsible for developing and managing data pipelines, overseeing database environments, creating advanced analytics and interactive dashboards, and supporting web platforms and integrations that enhance the digital experience. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify data and technology needs, supporting integrated marketing initiatives with robust reporting and analysis, maintaining CMS and hosting environments, and partnering with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure a seamless and data-driven user journey across digital channels. This position has been approved for remote work. Remote work is not a right but a work arrangement that may be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.

Requirements

Applicants must submit both a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position. In the cover letter, applicants must include descriptions of at least two relevant projects demonstrating their experience in one or more of the following areas: creating system integrations using APIs, webhooks or similar technologies; managing databases; creating dashboards for data representation; or implementing custom engagement tracking across platforms.

Responsibilities

Write complex SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and validate data from multiple sources before analysis and visualization.
Create and manage database environments (AWS Redshift or comparable data warehouse).
Design efficient data models, transform data across systems, and build scalable ETL/ELT processes (Adverity or similar ETL tools).
Ensure adherence to university data governance policies, privacy regulations (including FERPA), and institutional data stewardship standards.
Develop advanced Tableau (or similar analytics platform tool) calculations, including LOD expressions, table calculations, and date/string functions.
Structure and cleanse data for analysis using Tableau Prep Builder or equivalent tooling.
Build interactive dashboards with strong user experience design principles, using 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 uncover trends, insights, and business opportunities.
Use scripting languages (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 where needed to support analytics and business processes.
Partner with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, document solutions, and support stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
Maintain clear technical documentation and contribute to standards and best practices.
Other duties as assigned.