Director of Academic Data and Analysis

Democracy Prep Public Schools•New York, NY

13d•$140,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

Democracy Prep Public Schools seeks a strategic and systems-oriented Director of Data Strategy and Academic Accountability to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the network’s core academic and school operational data systems, analysis, and reporting. This role sits at the intersection of Academics, Schools, and Operations and is responsible for ensuring that leaders across the organization have consistent access to clear, reliable, and actionable data that drives decision-making and improves scholar outcomes. The Director of Data Strategy and Academic Accountability serves as the network’s lead architect of academic and operational data systems. This includes overseeing dashboards, academic performance reporting, grading systems, school operational data tools, and state assessment data infrastructure. This role also includes managing the data visualization and culture - ensuring that consistent reporting methodologies are leveraged to tell a consistent, cohesive story. In addition to maintaining and improving key systems, the Director will partner closely with the Academic Team and Schools Team to ensure that data is translated into meaningful insights that strengthen instruction, improve operational effectiveness, and support strategic planning across the network. While this role does not directly manage staff, it holds significant leadership responsibility through ownership of critical network systems and through partnership with leaders across multiple teams, including schools.

Requirements

Graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program is required
This opportunity is best suited for individuals who have a degree in a quantitative field and/or experience maintaining data information systems and maintaining the day-to-day operating functions of a team, preferably in education/non-profit environments.
Please note, this position is not a remote position and will require the ability for the hired individual to be present in person.