Data Manager

Woodcraft Rangers•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$75,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Woodcraft Rangers is seeking a passionate and experienced Data Manager to lead data operations for their assigned region. This role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of data related to attendance, enrollment, and participant records, ultimately supporting the organization's mission to guide young people toward purposeful lives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic and practical leader, comfortable managing a team, digging into data details, and coaching site staff. They understand the importance of clean data and strong relationships in achieving organizational goals. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of over 30,000 youth annually.

Requirements

3–5 years of progressive experience in data operations, program data management, or a comparable role, including supervisory experience.
Working knowledge of expanded learning data systems (EZReports, Afterschool HQ, or comparable) and district SIS platforms (Aeries, Synergy, Infinite Campus, or comparable).
Familiarity with funder reporting requirements for ASES, 21st CCLC/ASSETs, ELOP, foundation funders, or comparable government/grant-funded programs.
Working knowledge of FERPA and student data privacy requirements.
Demonstrated experience coaching and training non-data staff on data systems and workflows.
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and follow-through.
Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft 365.
Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation for regional site travel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Experience in a youth-serving nonprofit or expanded learning organization.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Responsibilities

Supervise the regional Data Coordinator team and manage day-to-day data operations.
Ensure attendance, enrollment, participant records, and partner system workflows are completed accurately and on time.
Own regional operational reporting and data quality follow-up.
Review exception reports, monitor recurring data issues, and escalate patterns.
Lead regional implementation of data workflows, including system setup, training, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
Directly supervise the regional Data Coordinator team, conduct 1:1s, set performance expectations, and develop team capability.
Provide coaching, feedback, and ongoing professional development for Coordinators.
Lead on-boarding for new Coordinators.
Lead training and coaching for regional site and program teams on data processes and systems.
Serve as the operational point of contact for site-level data questions and corrections.
Build trusted working relationships with regional Program operational leads.
Partner closely with the peer Data Manager in the other region to ensure consistent data models and standards.
Surface regional patterns, capacity gaps, and risks to the Associate Director.
Participate in cross-regional team meetings and standards setting.
Ensure all regional data handling complies with FERPA, district data sharing agreements, and student data privacy laws.
Support funder reporting cycles by ensuring regional data is accurate, complete, and submission-ready.
Maintain regional records for internal reporting, partner reporting, and audit readiness.