Assistant Director of Data, College Success Office

Harlem Childrens Zone•New York, NY

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About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ), a New York-based education and poverty-fighting organization, is seeking an Assistant Director of Data for its College Success Office. The role oversees program and participant data, including source accuracy and fidelity, organization, analysis, reporting, and compliance with HCZ data-governance guidelines. The Assistant Director reports to the Director of the College Success Office, manages program Data Managers and, as needed, data aides, and works closely with the Evaluation department. The position calls for strong data-management, team-management, and analytical skills, along with a professional, creative, energetic approach to community-based work and a commitment to HCZ’s mission of helping children and families thrive in school, work, and life.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and at least two years of relevant work experience.
Pass a Data Skills assessment demonstrating advanced proficiency.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Outlook.
Familiarity with Salesforce or other large data-management systems; experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
Experience using large data sets to create reports and data visualizations that demonstrate trends and OKRs.
Advanced end-to-end project-management expertise for individual and team projects.
Ability to demonstrate strategic thinking and implementation with minimal error.
Strong leadership, management, and organizational skills.
Excellent writing and communication skills.
Flexibility and ability to work under pressure.
Familiarity with issues prevalent in underserved communities.
Ability to understand, interpret, and present data while maintaining accurate records.
Commitment to the mission and programs of HCZ.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Ensure primary and secondary data systems are used effectively and support staff in their use.
Implement processes to maintain data integrity, regularly reviewing all stages of the data life cycle for accuracy.
Evaluate existing systems, identify information-capture and reporting gaps, and propose solutions.
Establish and manage day-to-day data processes for tracking comprehensive student information accurately and accessibly.
Supervise, manage, train, and counsel Data Managers and Data Aides.
Create comprehensive data visualizations from raw data.
Generate and analyze site-specific reports and aggregate data snapshots on scholar participation, program activities, academic achievement, and progress toward goals.
Present monthly data analyses to College Success Office leadership and help interpret reports and identify focus areas.
Identify and implement data-driven strategies to improve program performance.
Manage high-profile data-related projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.