Power BI & Automation Developer

certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Power BI & Automation Developer. The Power BI & Automation Developer supports the University of North Georgia's strategic priorities by designing, developing, and maintaining enterprise analytics and automation solutions that improve strategic decision-making, operational excellence, institutional effectiveness, and student success. Working within the UNG Analytics Hub, the position creates intuitive, trusted, and genuinely enjoyable analytical experiences while advancing automation through Microsoft Power Platform technologies, including Power BI, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio. The position collaborates across the university to establish enterprise standards, expand analytical capabilities, and identify opportunities where automation and artificial intelligence improve organizational effectiveness.

***Please be advised that any offer of employment is contingent upon your eligibility to work in the United States. The university is aware of recent federal changes that may significantly increase the cost of filing H-1B visa petitions.***

***As a public institution, the university's ability to cover such costs is subject to budgetary constraints and state funding policies. Therefore, while we remain committed to supporting international faculty hires, we cannot guarantee payment of any newly imposed or increased visa-related fees.***

***If you have any questions regarding the visa policy, please contact Monica Arrendale at (706) 867-4470.***

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Analytics Development - Designs, develops, and maintains enterprise Power BI dashboards, reports, and analytical applications that communicate trusted institutional data through intuitive, visually compelling, and user-centered experiences
• Semantic Modeling & Analytics Architecture - Develops, maintains, and optimizes semantic models, analytical datasets, calculations, and visualization standards that support consistent enterprise reporting and scalable self-service analytics
• Automation & AI Solutions - Designs and develops automation workflows using Microsoft Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and related Power Platform technologies to streamline business processes, improve efficiency, and support emerging AI-enabled organizational capabilities.
• User Experience, Standards & Governance - Establishes and promotes enterprise standards for dashboard design, accessibility, usability, branding, documentation, and analytical best practices to ensure analytics remain trusted, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable to use
• Collaboration & Consulting - Collaborates with university leadership, functional offices, Institutional Research, Information Technology, faculty collaborators, and members of Strategic Impact & Engagement to identify analytical and automation opportunities while translating business needs into practical Power Platform solutions.
• Training & Technical Leadership - Provides technical guidance, training, and mentorship to student developers and other dashboard contributors while supporting the continued evolution of the UNG Analytics Hub and broader Power Platform capabilities.
• Professional Development & Other Duties - Maintains current knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform technologies, analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and user experience best practices while performing other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Power BI, DAX, Power Query, semantic modeling, and enterprise dashboard development.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Automate and familiarity with Copilot Studio or comparable automation technologies.
• Strong understanding of data visualization, user experience, accessibility, and dashboard design best practices.
• Strong analytical reasoning, creativity, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate complex analytical information into intuitive visual experiences for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Information Systems, Computer Science, Analytics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Graphic Information Technology, or a closely related field.
• Experience designing and developing Power BI dashboards, reports, and semantic models within an enterprise analytics environment.
• Experience developing automation workflows using Microsoft Power Automate or comparable workflow automation platforms.
• Experience working with SQL, relational databases, and enterprise analytical datasets.
• Experience translating business requirements into intuitive analytics and automation solutions that improve organizational decision-making.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred: Master's degree.
• Preferred Qualifications Experience developing enterprise Power BI environments. Experience establishing enterprise dashboard standards, design systems, or visualization best practices. Experience with Copilot Studio or AI-assisted automation platforms. Experience mentoring developers or student interns. Experience in higher education analytics. Knowledge of FERPA and data governance principles.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

Position of Trust + Education

Organization

The University of North Georgia is a member of the University System of Georgia and holds designations as a state leadership institution and as The Military College of Georgia. With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is one of the state's largest public universities. The regional, multi-campus university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associate's degrees to professional doctoral programs.

The University of North Georgia's educational experience provides a solid foundation to help students become civic, professional and military leaders who serve communities locally and globally. UNG's student-focused environment includes quality education, service, inquiry, and creativity.

UNG is one of only six senior military colleges in the United States and its residential Army ROTC program consistently ranks among the best in the country. UNG competes in NCAA Division II in baseball, softball, golf, basketball, soccer, mixed rifle, and women's cross country.

The University of North Georgia has seven academic colleges and institutes: the College of Arts and Letters, the Mike Cottrell College of Business, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Education, the College of Health Professions, University College, and the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis.

At the undergraduate level, UNG offers the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and the Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS); Bachelor of Arts (BA); Bachelor of Science (BS); Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA); and Bachelor of Science-Nursing (BSN).

Graduate degrees offered at UNG include: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Education Specialist in School Leadership (EDSSL); Master of Education (Med); Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); Master of Arts in history (MA); Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA); Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling (MS); Master of Science in family nurse practitioner (MS); Master of Science in nursing education (MS); Master of Science in physical education (MS); Master of Science in criminal justice (MS); Master of Public Administration (MPA); Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Music (MM).

The University of North Georgia was formed through the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College, two of the top-performing schools in the University System of Georgia, in January 2013. Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, UNG comprises five campuses and online opportunities united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

UNG's campuses are located across the northeast Georgia region in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee County. With easy access to metro Atlanta and Georgia's mountain and piedmont areas, the region features vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities, including Lake Lanier and the Appalachian Trail.

The University of North Georgia is part of the University System of Georgia Complete College Georgia (CCG) initiative to improve the retention, progression, and graduation of students. Grounded in the successes and strengths of the past and inspired by the potential of the new University of North Georgia, UNG's Complete College Georgia plan seeks to advance educational attainment in the northern part of the state, contributing to the region's workforce and economic prosperity.

To obtain application information for the University of North Georgia, call the Admissions Office at 706-864-1800, or for a closer look at the university, visit www.ung.edu.