Data Visualization and Analytics Intern

Achieving The Dream Inc • Remote, US,

2h • $18 - $23 • Remote

About The Position

The Research and Assessment team at Achieving the Dream (ATD) plays a critical role in advancing a culture of evidence and driving data-informed decision-making across the organization. The team tracks ATD’s impact over time, evaluating the effectiveness of our existing services and providing results to inform decision making. The team is seeking a Data Visualization and Analytics Intern who will support Achieving the Dream in transforming its data systems into a modern, automated, and self-service analytics environment. ATD is looking to design, build, and maintain dynamic, interactive dashboards and reporting tools that make data more accessible and actionable for both internal teams and ATD Network colleges. The intern will support these endeavors, and depending on their knowledge, skills, and abilities, play a meaningful role in implementation. This intern will also support ATD’s use of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning applications, to enhance analytics, automate insights, and make data visualizations more dynamic and adaptive over time. The intern may also support the design and development of ATD’s future data warehouse or data lake house, ensuring efficient data integration, automation, and scalability. Working closely with the IT department, this position will serve as a technical bridge between data infrastructure, applied research, and programmatic reporting needs across the organization.

Requirements

• Advanced undergraduate student or graduate student in data science, computer science, statistics, information systems, or a related field (graduate student preferred).
• Experience through projects, internships, or other experiential learning in data visualization, analytics engineering, and/or business intelligence development.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau and/or Power BI.
• Programming and automation skills in SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation and integration.
• Experience with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning concepts.
• Ability to translate complex data sets into clear, engaging, and actionable visual stories.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Commitment to equity-minded, ethical, and inclusive data practices.

Nice To Haves

• Awareness or knowledge of IPEDS, National Student Clearinghouse reporting, and/or other publicly available data such as ACS, PSEO, ALICE, etc. is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports in Tableau or Power BI, transforming static flat files and PDFs into dynamic, user-friendly tools.
• Convert and update existing reports and templates (e.g., Community Vibrancy workbook, Data Templates, Awards and Designations files, State of the Network Workbook, Annual reflection) into automated, interactive visualizations.
• Develop new visualization tools and dashboards to track institutional key performance indicators (KPIs) across ATD’s network.
• Ensure all dashboards follow consistent design standards, accessibility principles, and data governance guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Research and Assessment team to identify opportunities for data storytelling and enhanced communication of results.
• Maintain clear documentation ensuring data governance procedures are followed.
• Integrate AI-enabled features and advanced analytics techniques to evolve ATD’s static data books and dashboards into dynamic, interactive decision-support tools.
• Automate existing manual reporting processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Streamline data ingestion, transformation, and integration pipelines across multiple sources (internal databases, survey tools, flat files, etc.).
• Implement automation scripts and ETL processes to reduce redundant workflows and accelerate reporting cycles.
• Translate analytical and programmatic requirements into intuitive visual dashboards that inform decision-making.
• Provide training and documentation to help staff and institutional partners use dashboards effectively.

Benefits

• Practical experience in the research and analytics space within higher education
• Develop knowledge and expertise related to data sources used in community colleges
• Experience collaborating with various teams in a non-profit setting to accurately assess needs and implement technical solutions
• Planning and implementing impactful data visualization projects
• Supporting projects that move static data into automated reporting to improve organizational processes

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern