Vice President of Data & Learning

Pahara Institute • Bailey, CO

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Vice President (VP) of Data & Learning leads Pahara's data collection, analysis, and organizational learning strategy. This role ensures that data is leveraged effectively to drive decision-making, demonstrate impact, and enable continuous improvement across all programs and operations. The VP of Data & Learning develops systems and practices that build a data-informed culture while also communicating Pahara's impact to external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master's degree in data science, evaluation, research methods, or related field preferred
• 8+ years of experience in data management, program evaluation, or related fields
• Experience in education, nonprofit, or social impact assessment preferred
• Strong understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Expertise in data analysis, visualization, and interpretation
• Knowledge of data management platforms and business intelligence tools
• Experience designing and implementing program evaluation frameworks
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Superior written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to translate complex data into accessible insights for diverse audiences
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations and ethical data practices
• Ability to travel occasionally for organizational meetings and events
• Proficient with data analysis tools, CRM systems, and relevant technology platforms
• Alignment with Pahara's core values
• The VP's primary focus is to lead data strategy and organizational learning for Pahara.
• The VP develops, implements, monitors, and refines data systems and learning practices with high levels of autonomy.
• They translate organizational needs into effective approaches for gathering, analyzing, and applying data to drive impact and improvement.
• The VP facilitates collaboration across the organization to ensure data quality and usefulness, bringing analytical expertise and evaluation best practices to all aspects of Pahara's work.
• You are a strategic data leader with exceptional analytical abilities.
• You have demonstrated success in designing evaluation approaches and building data-informed cultures.
• You are intellectually curious, methodologically rigorous, and committed to continuous learning.
• You excel at both technical data work and organizational change management.
• You are committed to leveraging data to advance educational transformation.
• You understand how thoughtful evaluation contributes to organizational effectiveness and program impact.
• You recognize the connection between data-informed decision-making and achieving educational equity.
• You believe in Pahara's mission to develop diverse, high-integrity leaders who can redefine public education.
• You excel at making data meaningful and accessible to diverse stakeholders.
• You communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• You approach data work with integrity and an equity lens.
• You model Pahara's values through your work and contribute to an organizational culture of learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive data strategy aligned with organizational goals and priorities
• Increase the speed and accuracy of actionable data that can be used to achieve Pahara's mission and vision
• Define key metrics and indicators that meaningfully reflect Pahara's impact and performance
• Identify trends, patterns, and correlations in program and operational data
• Lead complex data analysis projects that inform strategic decisions
• Partner with program leaders to integrate evaluation into program design and delivery
• Increase our collective ability to communicate the impact of Pahara's work efficiently and effectively
• Partner with communications staff to integrate data into reports, presentations, and other external materials
• Support fundraising efforts with relevant data on program outcomes and organizational effectiveness
• Lead longitudinal studies that track the influence of Pahara programs over time
• Lead the optimization of CRM and other data management platforms and their integration with other organizational systems
• Establish data standards, policies, and procedures that ensure data quality and security
• Implement data security and privacy protocols that comply with relevant regulations
• Develop solutions for data visualization and reporting that make insights accessible
• Foster a culture of inquiry, reflection, and data-informed decision-making
• Develop processes for capturing and applying insights across the organization
• Facilitate learning sessions that help teams interpret and act on data insights
• Create feedback loops that connect data collection to organizational improvement
• Document and share organizational learning through appropriate knowledge management systems
• Partner with program team to ensure data collection and evaluation meet program needs
• Collaborate with operations teams to implement efficient data collection processes
• Manage the Data Manager and build team capacity through training and development
• Establish clear team goals, roles, and performance expectations
• Identify and address skill gaps through hiring, professional development, or external partnerships
• Complete other duties at the discretion of your manager
• Direct supervision of the Data Manager
• Functional leadership for data initiatives across the organization
• Collaboration with and guidance to staff on data collection and analysis

Benefits

• full health care coverage
• access to a 401(k) account with a matching contribution policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive