The Chief Data Strategist is a new position to MCAN that will lead the organization’s data and information strategy with support from the Executive Director and Deputy Director. MCAN is positioned as a key statewide leader in data analysis and dissemination for postsecondary attainment. The Chief Data Strategist will champion and expand this work, helping to facilitate success across the organization and the state. The Chief Data Strategist will draw lessons from the best available data, research, and practical experiences, to inform and advance the organization’s Sixty by 30 goal. This position is a great fit for individuals passionate about education and the power of leveraging data to tell stories and catalyze change.
The chief data strategist performs a wide range of duties including but not limited to the following:
- Routinely collect, analyze, and interpret educational and workforce data related to college readiness, enrollment, completion, and attainment.
- Work collaboratively across departments to monitor federal, state, regional, and community-based attainment-focused metrics and data systems.
- Develop, launch, and manage a data bootcamp with cross-sector leadership from K12, higher education, nonprofit, and workforce development.
- Quickly provide accurate and up-to-date data and information to respond to inquiries from partners, media, legislators, and other network members and stakeholders aligned with MCAN’s Sixty by 30 goal.
- Seek to solve problems through a data equity framework and create innovative solutions grounded in data and anti-racist principles through collaborative teamwork.
- Prepare data analyses and data visualization tools for internal and external use.
- Proactively generate new ideas for how MCAN can expand its use of data for strategy development, continuous improvement, and advocacy, across all departments.
- Provide data support for fund development, proposals, and grant reporting.
- Contribute to the writing of public statements, fact sheets, press releases, and website materials in partnership with the Strategic Engagement department.
- Support staff in locating and elevating data, developing presentations, identifying success stories, and creating educational materials.
The ideal candidate should:
- Have a master’s degree in data science, political science, economics, business administration, education, or other related fields.
- Possess strong analytical, research, and communications skills, with an emphasis on the ability to communicate the results of quantitative analyses and reports to diverse audiences.
- Bring three to five years of data analysis, visualization, and utilization experience to the role.
- Have experience with Tableau or Power BI.
- Have an ability to compellingly tell stories using data.
- Have expertise in MS Office, including Excel to collect, organize, and clean data; and PowerPoint to design thoughtful, engaging presentations using quantitative data.
- Have an ability to collaborate across departments on multiple projects and timelines, and work independently with minimal management to effectively perform duties in a fast-paced environment.
- Have ability to solve problems, pay attention to detail, and follow through on tasks assigned through completion.
- Work efficiently and adhere to established deadlines.
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Have a passion for working in the nonprofit and education sector, especially for postsecondary attainment.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
The ideal candidate must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Have a strong and demonstrated commitment to equity.
- Have a valid in-state driver’s license for local travel.
- Be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID19.
Priority will be given to candidates with:
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Experience working with Tableau, PowerBI or similar data analysis and visualization tools.
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Salary: $65,000-$80,000
Benefits: Full benefits package includes platinum health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Also includes education support program, employee development program, 403b retirement plan (with standard 4% employer contribution and up to an additional 3% match), 240 hours of PTO, paid holidays, paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave, employee assistance program (providing resources to support employees with finances, legal issues, mental health and more including free professional consultations) and a fun, engaging work environment.