Assistant Director of School Data and Evaluation
About The Position
The Assistant Director will serve as the strategic leader for all data systems, student information management, and reporting at BSA. This role combines deep expertise in educational data management with technical systems administration to drive data-informed decision making across the organization. The Assistant Director will support leadership in designing and implementing database solutions, managing our student information systems infrastructure, and ensuring the integrity and security of all school data. This position will sit on The Door and BSA’s integrated Data Team, providing data leadership to BSA and helping drive data infrastructure within The Door’s systems. This position will report to the Managing Director of Data and Evaluation and serve as a thought leader on the use of technology for innovation, quality improvement, reporting, and organizational effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field with emphasis on program evaluation and data analysis
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience with data analysis, relational databases, and student information systems
- Experience with SchoolTool or other student information management systems required
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite including expert Excel skills (Vlookup, pivot tables, graphing, Power Query, etc.) and Google Suite
- Experience with SQL, database querying, and data warehouse management
- Strong technical understanding of database architecture, data modeling, and systems integration
- Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Deep belief that data is a vital tool for decision making and that accurate data is essential for a school's success and long-term growth/development strategy
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to data protection regulations (FERPA, HIPAA)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across The Door and BS
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Education, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Deep knowledge of charter school accountability systems and performance frameworks
- Track record of progressive responsibility in a charter school or educational setting
- Supervisory experience
- Experience with Salesforce Administration
- Experience managing and mentoring technical and non-technical staff
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)Experience designing and implementing organizational data systems
Responsibilities
- Strategic Data Leadership & Student Information Systems
- Guide senior leadership on identifying and collecting data points to evaluate the school's accountability plan and strategic priorities
- Serve as the internal expert on student information systems (SchoolTool, School Mint, ATS); ensure technical alignment of data structures and modeling across all platforms
- Lead strategic planning for data management, student records, and security protocols in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other mandated guidelines
- Prepare annual reports for SUNY, NYSED, NYCDOE, and other key funders
- Create and maintain monthly performance dashboards for leadership and Board of Trustees
- Lead surveys using Panorama and Google Forms; analyze results and present actionable insights
- Support NYCDOE Per Pupil invoicing and annual reconciliation
- Support enrollment, attendance and academic programming tasks as needed
- Systems Administration & Database Management
- Manage the organization's data infrastructure, including oversight of future hires
- Develop and implement database solutions supporting student management across academic and operational departments
- Perform administrator functions: user management, profiles, roles, permissions, configuration, and storage management
- Maintain and optimize SQL data warehouse to enable cross-platform reporting and analysis
- Create comprehensive documentation to ensure data integrity and continuity
- Build technical capacity through training and support
- Reporting, Analysis & Organizational Support
- Build ad-hoc reports and dashboards for programs, academic teams, and administration
- Oversee data entry processes and conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy
- Identify and resolve cross-departmental data issues
- Document and implement best practices for data tracking, analysis, and reporting
- Conduct end-user trainings on student information systems and reporting tools
- Collaborate with Future Paths teams for accurate and timely reporting of college and future pathways data
- Complete assignments as required by Managing Director of Data and Evaluation, Senior Director of Operations, or Head of Schoo
Benefits
- generous benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
