Director of Academic Data and Analysis
About the Opportunity
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.
Who You Are
A mission-driven professional committed to Democracy Prep's mission of college success and authentic civic engagement.
A systems thinker who understands how data infrastructure supports strong decision-making and organizational effectiveness.
An experienced data leader who can design systems that are both analytically rigorous and accessible to school-based users. This includes expertise in data analysis processes including linear and logistic regression modeling, forecasting, and trends in psychometric assessment reporting and analysis.
A strong project manager capable of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives.
A collaborative partner who builds strong relationships with school leaders, academic leaders, and operational teams.
A clear communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
A proactive problem-solver who identifies opportunities to streamline systems and improve organizational efficiency with an eye towards automation to increase efficiency.
A data expert with strong analytical skills and experience building dashboards, data visualizations, and reporting systems.
An educator with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars.
What you will do
Lead Network Academic Data Systems
Oversee the design, maintenance, and improvement of the network's academic data systems.
Manage and improve dashboards that track scholar academic performance across schools.
Ensure alignment between curriculum systems, assessments, grading systems, and academic reporting tools.
Oversee the collection, organization, and analysis of state assessment data and ensure timely dissemination to school leaders.
Manage Core Academic and School Data Tools
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of key data systems across the network, including:
Gradebook and SIS auditing systems
Student report card processes
Promotional Status System (PSS)
Academic performance dashboards
Grading control sheets and grade normalization systems
ACT Goals tracking tools
ADMS tools
State assessment dashboards
School leader dashboards and school report card reporting
EdTech system data integration and management
Incident IQ academic data support systems
Strengthen School Operational Data Systems
Partner with the Schools Team to support key operational data systems that ensure effective school operations, including:
Master scheduling systems
Summer school setup and reporting
Trimester/quarter data closeout processes
DeansList reporting structures
Transcript auditing and transcript tools
Attendance monitoring and validation tools
School review data systems
Suspension and discipline data reporting
Provide Strategic Data Analysis and Insight
Conduct analyses of scholar performance and operational metrics to inform network strategy.
Partner with academic leaders to identify trends in academic data and support instructional improvement.
Provide data analysis and reporting that supports decision-making for network and school leaders.
Build data visualizations and reports that translate complex datasets into clear insights.
Build Organizational Capacity to Use Data
Train school-based and network staff on effective use of academic data systems.
Develop documentation, protocols, and best practices for data management.
Support school leaders and academic leaders in using data to inform strategy and decision-making.
Identify opportunities to simplify and streamline existing data systems.
Support Cross-Functional Strategic Initiatives
Collaborate with the Managing Director of Academics, Special Services, CAO, and Schools Team leadership to support network academic initiatives.
Participate in school reviews and partnership days to ensure strong data insight informs instructional planning.
Support the development of new tools and systems that improve network-wide decision-making.
Qualifications
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.
Preferred Competencies
SQL SPSS/R Google Data Studio Tableau BigQuery Python
Compensation
Salary range is $140,000 - $155,000 commensurate with your experience. Democracy Prep employees are provided with a benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, 403B matching, and parental leave.
--Democracy Prep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Our mission is to educate responsible citizen-scholars who will change the world. We strongly believe that by building a DREAM team that represents numerous perspectives, backgrounds, and expertises, we can achieve this goal together. This is a value we highly support and strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.