About the Role
The Data Analyst supports the creation and maintenance of the regional data analysis, reporting, and use strategy. This role will manage, analyze, and report on school-level and regional data from various sources to support the regional strategic plan and drive decision-making and instructional practices through analyses and capacity building.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and monitor the use of real-time data reports and dashboards to support strategic decisions.
- Provide training and coaching on using reports and dashboards.
- Collaborate with the broader Data Team to define regional data analysis and reporting plan and deliverables.
- Conduct descriptive and predictive analytical work on outputs from KIPP Atlanta’s student information system, student assessments, teacher evaluations, and other organizational data platforms.
- Translate data into relevant insights and implications and support stakeholders on interpreting findings.
- Tailor the complexity of analysis appropriately to audiences with various data literacy skills.
- Assist with mentoring school and organizational leaders on using data to improve instructional planning and drive student achievement.
- Support implementation of a central access point for most relevant data reports and dashboards and ensure functionality.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of all regionally standardized data sources and systems.
- Execute on external and internal data requests related to student or staff information and other relevant school-level or student-level data.
- Collaborate with the Managing Director of Data and Analytics, as well as various stakeholders, to identify key metrics and ensure the effective collection of data for analysis.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, fostering questions and opportunities for support.
- Plan and lead training sessions for school and regional staff on utilizing data systems and interpreting data reports.
- Analyze current and future data requirements of teams and departments, actively participating in a cross-functional data/analytics/compliance team.
- Develop and maintain data warehouse of all relevant data sources while maintaining and troubleshooting the integrity of data linkages.
- Develop an understanding of KIPP Atlanta’s data model and systems integration processes to enable tool building and data quality investigations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, preferably in the education or non-profit fields.
- Strong project management skills.
- Robust quantitative and analytical skills, including experience working with large data sets to derive insights.
- Knowledge of the education field, including familiarity with current student data systems and relevant data sets.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word); advanced skills with Excel.
- Experience with data visualization and dashboard creation tools (i.e., Tableau).
- Experience training and communicating data and analytics products to audiences of varying levels of expertise.
- Experience programming in data analysis languages and/or software (e.g., SQL, R, Stata, SPSS).
- Enthusiasm for data, analytics, and data-driven decision making.
- Proven ability to set and meet challenging targets.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills and ability to build meaningful relationships quickly.
Skills
- Tableau
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- SQL
- R
- Stata
- SPSS
Location
- Atlanta, GA 30331
Work Type
- Full Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $75,000.00 - $112,500.00
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical and dental)
- Life insurance
- Optional short and long term disability
- Counseling and Telehealth Options
- Paid Parental Leave
- Participation in Georgia retirement plan
- Optional 403(b) retirement plan
- 20 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to identified holidays
- Professional development opportunities
About the Company
- KIPP Atlanta Schools is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national network of free, open enrollment, college preparatory schools dedicated to ensuring that every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities.
- KIPP Atlanta currently operates 11 schools including five primary schools, six middle schools and one high school, as well as KIPP Forward which supports scholars on their journey to a choice-filled life.
- We are a social justice organization and our vision and mission require the work of dedicated, bold and skilled leaders, educators, and support staff who are committed to serving as the catalyst for joyful, academically excellent schools and the foundation for building a more just and equitable world for our scholars.
Equal Opportunity
- KIPP Atlanta Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
