Data And Analytics Manager

POSITION SUMMARYThe Data & Analytics Manager reports to the Director of Data & Analytics and is responsible for helping with the implementation of high-quality data collection and analysis practices across school sites, programs and at the organizational level to facilitate LA Promise Fund as a data-centered organization. The Data & Analytics Manager will work with the school staff to ensure that administrators and teachers become data-informed practitioners. This may include working with the Chief of Schools and the lead data person for the schools. The role will also work with Program Directors to develop data-informed practitioners. This is a full-time, exempt position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Data Driven Professional Development

• Work with the Director of Data & Analytics, Program Directors, and occasionally school administrators and teachers to use data in decision-making

• Support the presentation of data to staff periodically throughout the year

Data Systems

• Support the effective use of data systems and the implementation of its use at HQ and our school sites including:

  • Work with the Director of Data & Analytics to manage and cull systems at HQ (such as SalesForce, PowerBI, Tableau, etc)
  • Assist the Data & Analytics Manager at our school sites with occasional systems management (such as PowerSchool, NWEA, etc)
  • Ensure data systems are updated regularly with accurate information (such as data syncs, audits, imports, etc)
  • Respond to data ticket requests in a timely manner

• Support the Black College Success Team, Chief Program Officer, and Program Directors to implement qualitative data collection systems to fidelity of design

• Support periodic updating of Data Use Agreements with LAUSD or any future partners

Data Dashboard and Analytics

• In conjunction with the Director of Data & Analytics, plan, develop and maintain organization-wide dashboards for data management (including but not limited to surveys, college data, program metrics, etc)

• Work closely with the Director of Data & Analytics to develop and implement short and long-term data collection, analysis, and reporting across programs to ensure data-informed decision making

• Support the Development Team in producing data for grant writing and reporting purposes

                Other duties as assigned.

          CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Strong statistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Some professional experience in data management and systems, preferably in an education setting preferred

• Degree in education, statistics, math, business, finance, or public policy/administration

• Some experience with LAUSD compliance requirements (Title I, English Language Learners/Title III, QEIA, etc.) and federal grants (SIG, Race to the Top, etc.)

• Some familiarity with databases, information systems, and visualization tools (Salesforce, PowerBI, Tableau)

• Detail-oriented and able to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

• Presentation experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A mission-driven individual with a belief in and commitment to closing the achievement gap

• Working knowledge of databases, information systems, and visualization tools (Salesforce, PowerBI, Tableau, Excel, etc)

• Experience in the education field desirable

• Demonstrated project management expertise

• A strong collaborator, good listener and strategist; comfortable receiving input from many sources, and able to analyze and formulate disparate information into a sound, well-organized plan

• A flexible and adaptive individual willing to learn new systems and approaches as technology and platforms change

• Entrepreneurial - a hard worker with a high energy level

• Excellent organizational, administrative, verbal and written communication skills

• Resourceful and able to multitask, prioritize, manage time effectively under pressure with a sense of urgency

• Can be trusted to handle confidential information with discretion

• Commitment to LA Promise Fund mission and Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence, Diversity and Equity

• Must clear a LiveScan criminal background check

• Must clear a TB Risk Assessment

• Must complete Mandated Reporter training

• COVID-19 Vaccination (recommended)

LA Promise Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, Equity, and inclusion is a core value in LA Promise Fund’s culture. Our practices are embedded in equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-bias, anti-discrimination, and antiracism. We encourage women and gender-diverse people, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, immigrants, and anyone with a disability to apply for this and all our positions.