[JOB] Manager of Data Analysis at Summit Public Schools
Humberto Gutierrez
This role will lead many analyses related to the academic program of the schools within the Summit network. This position will work with data from the many different systems we utilize to draw insights and create data tools which can facilitate learning and development within our schools.
If interested, please visit our website to learn more and apply! - https://boards.greenhouse.io/summitpublicschoolssps/jobs/3062407
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Who We Are
What if all students graduated high school with the knowledge, skills and habits they need to lead a fulfilled life? This is the question that guides our mission at Summit Public Schools.
Summit is a leading network of public schools that prepare a diverse student population for success in a four-year college and to be thoughtful, contributing members of society. We operate 14 schools serving over 4,500 students in the Bay Area and Washington state. 100% of Summit graduates are college ready and Summit graduates complete college at double the national average.
We need exceptional, diverse, and mission-aligned teachers to join our team to help prepare our students for a fulfilled life. Join us!
What You’ll Do:
Research and Analysis
- Select and utilize appropriate research methods and analysis tools to produce high-quality, reliable findings and metrics
- Work with other members of the analytics team to develop research questions and testable hypotheses to assess the impact of interventions and find ways to improve them
- Listen to stakeholders to identify current data needs, reading between the lines of data requests to understand the need that is driving them and deliver an efficient solution
- Contribute to research project planning by pushing back on scope that doesn’t align with project or team goals and breaking down ideas into actionable tasks
- Become a leading expert on the data in particular domains
Communication and Collaboration
- Select and utilize appropriate tools and techniques to design and produce user-friendly, reliable visualizations
- Communicate findings and their implications to a variety of audiences, clearly and concisely, in a variety of formats
- Produce findings that have a clear impact on important decisions
- Collaborate with teammates proactively to push projects towards their goals
What You Need:
Key Qualities and Skills
- Commitment to uphold Summit’s values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life.
- Professional experience in quantitative data management, analysis, interpretation, and presentation
- Experience with SQL, Python, Tableau or other related technologies and a desire to learn more
- Demonstrated ability to craft clear research questions and testable hypotheses
- Empathy for the users of data and strength in listening and communication
- Strong project management skills and a knack for process
- A strong desire to use data to help people make smart decisions, and experience doing so
- Proficiency in Google Platforms, including Google Drive, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and Google Slides.
- Bachelor's degree or higher preferred, but not required. Those who lack a college degree but have relevant training or professional experience are encouraged to apply.
- Pre-employment health and background check.