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Bank Street College of Education Research & Data Analyst in New York, New York
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary Position: Bank Street Education Center (the Ed Center), a division within Bank Street College of Education (the College) created to support the College's work with school districts, is currently seeking a research and data analyst to support projects across the Ed Center math portfolio with primary responsibilities of leading measurement planning, developing associated data collection tools, and executing the data collection and research activities to support their assigned projects. Please note this is an in-person role based in New York City.
Key relationships: The research and data analyst will report directly to a Project Director, work closely with the Executive Director of Math and members of the Math portfolio, as well as the Director of Research and Evaluation, and collaborate with portfolio teams across the Education Center.
Responsibilities: In collaboration with their supervisor and the broader Ed Center team, the Research & Data Analyst will be responsible for the following:
Research & Analytics
- Working closely with team leads to outline a measurement plan that clearly documents the measurement strategy & associated project metrics;
- In collaboration with key stakeholders, creating data collection tools that capture data aligned to key project metrics (e.g., tools to support teachers in measuring the impact of inquiry cycles, surveys, observation tools, and interviews);
- Supporting in building and maintaining data management structures and tools for long-term qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis;
- Creating data visualizations (including dashboards and reports) for use by various internal and external stakeholders (teachers visualizing student-level data, principals visualizing school-level data, districts visualizing district-level data, and Ed Center team visualizing the progress and impact of our network)
- Working closely with district partners to manage the sharing of student-level data;
- Working closely with a subgroup to meet any grant or progress evaluation requirements;
- Contributing regularly to team meetings and sharing regular and timely updates on the impact of the project;
- Gathering and analyzing research on continuous improvement, school improvement,on-track indicators, city and state education policy, federal education policy, and other topics related to the project;
- Participating in self-initiated and job-provided professional development activities to stay current on matters related to education and data analysis;
- Supporting the broader team to deeply understand the district context by researching the history of the city/district and staying current on local topics;
- Participating in and supporting the facilitation of professional learning sessions;
- Contributing to the Ed Center-wide analytics by informing a broader analytics strategy across the portfolio and serving as an Analyst on other project teams as assigned and
- Managing timelines for various analytics responsibilities and collaborating with the project manager to move forward respective workstreams;
- Attending professional learning engagements to support data collection and implementation;
- Supporting in maintaining a functional and supportive organizational system within the G:Drive, files, documented systems and processes, etc.;
- Creating and executing a measurement project plan that oversees the work streams and timelines for data collection and research activities;
- Supporting relationship building and maintenance with external partners, including representing the team at some external engagements and/or making presentations to external audiences;
- Performing related duties as assigned.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Background in research and education, with prior experience in research projects analyzing student-level data
- Demonstrated ability to design and manage complex and multiple projects
- Expertise in interpreting and summarizing academic research, as well as the ability to present information in multiple formats for diverse audiences
- Strong communication skills (public speaking, email, fact sheet, and report writing)
- Expertise in interpreting and summarizing academic research
- Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel & Google Data Studio
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform independently
- Excellent PowerPoint/Google Slides skills and the ability to present information, including data, in multiple formats;
- Prior experience in research projects analyzing student-level data
- Experience with reporting and/or managing grant-funded projects and associated deliverables
- Experience working with diverse and/or historically deprioritized student populations at the classroom- and/or school- levels
- M.A. degree in education, M.P.A, M.P.P, or related field
- Experience working in or with schools
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with experienced educators and district teams;
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically & execute on ideas
- Ability to work effectively with data of varying levels of quality and validity; attention to detail and ability to identify issues and inconsistencies in data
- Flexibility in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment of quickly changing priorities and tight deadlines;
- Ability to work effectively with data of varying levels of quality and validity
- Attention to detail and ability to identify issues and inconsistencies in data
- An intersectional, anti-racist lens and strengths-based approach to data management and team collaboration
- A reflective learner's stance
- Enthusiasm for learning and a willingness to self-initiate professional learning opportunities
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative
Application information:
- This position is contingent upon available funding.
- After June 2024, this position is contingent upon the availability of additional funds.
- Please apply online by submitting a cover letter and resume for the position in the "Job Opportunities" section on Bank Street's website:
- Please address cover letters to:
Vice President, Bank Street Education Center Bank Street College
610 West 112th Street, New York, NY 10025
- In your cover letter, please include where you came across this job posting
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