Intern, Data Science & Visualization

Details

Open Date 11 / 20 / 2025

Requisition Number PRN16553N

Job Title OCHE Intern

Working Title Intern, Data Science & Visualization

Career Progression Track UGR

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

This is a hybrid position with 1 day / week required in the office. Monday thru Friday, 8am – 5pm. Flexible to meet part time hours.

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area President

Department 01379 - USHE Commissioner

Location Office of the Commissioner - Downtown SLC

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $15.00

Close Date 02 / 20 / 2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 12 / 11 / 2025

Job Summary

The Intern, Data Science & Visualization supports the User Experience team for data and research at the Utah System of Higher Education ( USHE ). This role develops compelling data narratives through visual and written storytelling and designs interactive dashboards for data exploration. The position requires familiarity with data visualization techniques, front-end development, and analytical methods. Project tasks are mainly completed through Tableau and Canva, with an opportunity to apply HTML , CSS , and JavaScript in developing an updated public data portal for USHE’s website. SQL may also be used to retrieve and prepare data for specific projects.

Responsibilities

Develops interactive data narratives and dashboards using front-end development tools.

Transforms and processes data to create visualizations, such as charts and tables.

Designs static visual elements for data narratives and dashboards.

Writes brief summaries of the data to include in data narratives and dashboards.

Works with researchers to ensure data narratives are effectively communicating their findings.

Assists in the enhancement and ongoing maintenance of USHE’s public data portal.

Prioritizes work to complete tasks in an efficient manner.

All other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD degree in data science, computer science, statistics, or a relevant field at a USHE institution.

Skills & Abilities :

Experience applying data science, computer science, or statistical methods to analyze and visualize data in academic or professional settings.

Familiarity with Tableau; experience designing dashboards is a plus.

Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools for creating static visuals in data narratives.

Competency or ability to learn HTML , CSS , JavaScript, and SQL .

Interest in creating compelling data narratives and dashboards.

Strong written and verbal communication skills to summarize data for non-technical audiences.

Willingness to learn and adapt to feedback from team members.

Understanding of confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive data.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

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Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and / or drug screen.

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