Data Manager

Harlem Children's Zone • New York, NY

8d • $45,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission-aligned Data Manager to support its K-12 After-School programming. The Data Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all data is cleaned, organized, and in compliance with HCZ/Promise Academy and program guidelines. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional data management and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, familiarity with database systems and Microsoft Excel, and a professional, creative, and enthusiastic approach to working in a community-based organization.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with at least 2 years of relevant work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to pass an MS Excel test
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Zora, or other large data management systems
• Dedication and commitment to the mission of the Harlem Children’s Zone.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, must pass MS Excel test to demonstrate skill level
• Must have strong leadership and organizational skills; supervisory experience a plus
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Must be flexible and possess the ability to work under pressure
• Familiar with issues prevalent in under-served communities
• Ability to understand, interpret and present data interpretations
• Ability to plan and oversee a work plan and project, modifying as needed and working with a team to drive projects through to completion
• Acute attention to detail coupled with the ability to think and act strategically; able to keep complete and accurate records

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Salesforce or other large data management systems preferred
• Experience with the Department of Youth & Community Development data systems, a huge plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure primary data systems and secondary systems are utilized to their full potential; provide support to staff to ensure effectiveness.
• Implement processes to maintain data integrity within our systems.
• Regularly evaluate existing systems to identify areas where needed information is not effectively captured and reported; propose innovative solutions to these challenges.
• Accomplish day-to-day work operations by establishing and managing data processes to track comprehensive student information in an easily accessible and accurate fashion.
• Supervise, manage, and counsel Data Aides to ensure their steady growth and success.
• Review all stages of the data life cycle for accuracy and completeness.
• Create spreadsheets to track daily/weekly attendance and progress toward site goals.
• Generate and analyze site-specific data reports, including aggregate data snapshots, to assess for trends around student participation, involvement in specific program activities, academic achievement, progress towards goal completion, and the like.
• Share report analysis with the Director and Assistant Director(s), helping them to interpret reports and clarify focus areas for site participants.
• Identify and implement strategies to leverage data to improve program performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salaries
• Paid time off
• Employee referral bonus
• Career Advancement
• No-cost health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-and long-term disability
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Wellness discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Financial wellness perks
• Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED