Storytelling Specialist

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The Department of ePMO-Performance Excellence is seeking a full-time, on-site Data Visualization Specialist in Miami who can turn complex data into clear, compelling visual stories for executive audiences. This is not a technical developer or coding role ; we are looking for a communicator and designer-someone skilled in presentation design, visual storytelling, and executive communication. The role focuses on creating high-impact PowerPoint presentations and dashboards that communicate insights to the Board of Trustees, President, C-suite, and cross-functional leadership teams.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Create executive-ready presentations for the Board of Trustees, President, and C-suite that clearly convey key metrics and strategic priorities.
• Design visual narratives that connect data to institutional goals and decision-making needs.
• Build and refine presentations in PowerPoint and modern tools (e.g., Beautiful.ai, Prezi, Canva, Pitch).
• Develop and maintain templates, style guides, and visual assets to ensure brand-aligned, accessible presentations.
• Translate complex information into concise, high-impact visuals under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and subject-matter experts to understand data needs and tailor visual outputs accordingly.
• Ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency in all executive-facing materials.
• Stay current with data visualization best practices, accessibility standards, and design trends.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies, safeguarding institutional data and assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in communications, design, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years creating presentations and visual narratives for executive or Board-level audiences.
• Advanced skills in PowerPoint and at least one modern presentation tool (e.g., Beautiful.ai, Prezi, Canva, Pitch).
• Portfolio demonstrating executive-facing presentations and visual storytelling.
• Experience in higher education operations, strategic planning, or institutional reporting.
• Familiarity with board or leadership platforms (e.g., OnBoard, BoardEffect, Diligent).
• Knowledge of data visualization best practices, color theory, and accessibility standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education operations, strategic planning, or institutional reporting.
• Familiarity with board or leadership platforms (e.g., OnBoard, BoardEffect, Diligent).
• Knowledge of data visualization best practices, color theory, and accessibility standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Visual storytelling: Turn data into clear, persuasive narratives for non-technical audiences.
• Design sensibility: Strong eye for layout, hierarchy, and brand consistency.
• Executive communication: Distill complex information into concise, actionable insights.
• Strategic thinking: Connect metrics to institutional priorities and outcomes.
• Collaboration & adaptability: Partner effectively with leaders and manage tight, shifting deadlines.

Department Specific Functions:

• Develop executive-ready PowerPoint presentations for Board committees and leadership meetings.
• Design and update dashboards and visual reports tracking clinical, operational, academic, and financial KPIs.
• Synthesize complex data sets into summary visuals and talking points tailored for executive audiences.
• Maintain standardized visual frameworks to ensure brand consistency and accessibility.
• Ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with institutional data governance.

Clarifying Fit

This role is ideal for candidates whose strengths are storytelling, presentation design, and executive communication -not coding or software development. Candidates whose primary experience is in Python, R, SQL, statistical modeling, or data engineering will not be a match for this position.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff