Data Manager at YALC SY 24 – 25

Description

The Organization

Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed – they will thrive!

If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.

The Touchstone

At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful and nurturing relationships with each other.  We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential.  We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met.  We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever!  This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.

Site Overview

The YALC provides academic and workforce development to young adults between the ages of 17 and 24 who do not have a high school credential; there is a focus on those transitioning from incarceration. 

Position Overview

The Data Coordinator will lead the collection, analysis, and dissemination of school, student, and instructional data. This position reports to the Director of the Young Adult Learning Center and works closely with the network’s Performance Management and Accountability Team

Requirements

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to: 

• Registering all students for classes in the student information systems
• Maintaining accurate and updated class rosters and schedules in the student information system
• Ensuring that all staff properly uses the student information system to collect all student data in a timely fashion
• Producing a monthly attendance report in a timely and accurate manner
• Producing a monthly student progress report for each student enrolled in the school
• Working closely with the administrative team to ensure the alignment of scheduling, progress reporting, and student recordkeeping with the school-wide instructional program and with the students’ individual academic needs
• Maintaining student transcripts, cumulative student records, and the names of students promoted and graduated or eligible for graduation.
• Manage data entry and data reporting in all data systems
• Oversee student enrollment and withdrawal process by creating and maintaining student records in data systems, while adhering to OSSE’s guidelines
• Ensure dissemination of records to families, schools, oversight  bodies or government agencies are accurate and compliant with deadlines
• Enhance knowledge sharing around data management and provide training to school leaders, staff, students, and community
• Attend key meetings at OSSE and other organizations as necessary and related to data sharing/reporting and school accountability 
• Participate in training to remain current on data sources, data analysis techniques, and strategies for developing and making data-based presentations
• Assist school staff with navigating data systems and troubleshooting technical errors
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field required and/or MA in a related field preferred
• 2+ years experience in quantitative data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting
• Knowledge of student information systems or other enterprise data systems 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, students, families, and other stakeholders
• Experience working with incarcerated or at-risk youth (preferred)
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills with keen attention to detail
• Possess an unrelenting belief that all students can achieve and succeed

This position requires the ability to communicate effectively, and the ability to use computers, telephones, and other office equipment. Periodic out-of-town travel is also required.  To be qualified, you must have the requisite skills, experience, and education for the job and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.  See Forever Foundation/ Maya Angelou Schools provides reasonable accommodations to applicants upon request.

Salary and Benefits

Our salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, student loan refinancing options, and the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.