Assistant Director of Data, College Success Office

Harlem Children's Zone•New York, NY

13d•$80,000 - $92,500

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 works closely with the Evaluation department, reports to the Director of the College Success Office, and manages program Data Managers and, as needed, data aides. The position supports HCZ’s mission to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty through comprehensive programming for children and families. The successful candidate will bring strong data management, analytical, project-management, and team-management skills, and will be professional, creative, and energetic in a community-based organization. The schedule is flexible within Monday–Friday hours of either 10 AM–6 PM or 11 AM–7 PM. This is a full-time position with an annual salary range of $80,000–$92,500 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; the role also specifies a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant work experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Outlook; advanced proficiency is specified in the qualifications.
Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce; familiarity with Salesforce or other large data management systems is required.
Experience using large data sets to create reports and data visualizations demonstrating trends and OKRs (objectives and key results).
Must pass a Data Skills assessment demonstrating advanced proficiency.
Commitment to HCZ’s mission and programs.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Ensure primary and secondary data systems are used to their full potential and support staff in using them effectively.
Implement processes that maintain data integrity, regularly reviewing all stages of the data life cycle for accuracy.
Evaluate existing systems, identify information that is not being captured or reported effectively, and propose solutions.
Establish and manage data processes that track comprehensive student information accurately and accessibly, improving day-to-day operations.
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 clarify focus areas for site participants.
Identify and implement strategies that use data to improve program performance.
Manage high-profile data-related projects.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Highly competitive base salaries.
Paid time off.
Employee referral bonus.
Career advancement opportunities.
No-cost health insurance; the position description also specifies employer-covered health insurance.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Additional voluntary benefits.
Wellness discounts.
Commuter benefits.
Financial wellness perks.
Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.