Director of Data & Analysis

ROLE OVERVIEW

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is seeking an experienced Director of Data & Analysis to join our team for the 202526 school year.

The Director of Data and Analysis will serve as the School Information System (SIS) administrator for the organization. This position will be responsible for the production organization and analysis of the many types of data required to support our students achievement oversee the delivery of critical SIS imperatives and ensure effective systems both centrally and across campuses for data management and reporting.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The Director of Data and Analysis reports directly to the Managing Director of Technology & Data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

School Information System Management:

• Serve as the organizationwide administrator of the Student Information System (SIS) PowerSchool ensuring effective consistent use schoolwide.
• Manage setup extraction analysis and interpretation of all teacherfacing and studentfacing data including oversight and reporting structures and professional development as needed.
• Oversee administration of SIS at all schools and actively monitor functionality to ensure the platform is optimally and effectively used by central office and campus leadership; implement proper data hygiene systems and routines.
• Make improvements to the SIS system and related protocols as necessary.
• While not necessarily responsible for routine data entry ensure data entered by staff is accurate complete and consistent across systems through the development of protocols training and ongoing monitoring.
• Oversee school scheduling processes on PowerSchool and transcript support.
• Support Academic Operations systems and processes including policies and infrastructure related to gradebooks GPA tracking course scheduling report cards and graduation progress monitoring.

Internal Assessment Systems:

• Support the data demands and implementation of internallymanaged assessments including Achievement Network iReady SRI/SMI AP and Illuminatebased internal assessments.
• Support the GOLCS internal NJSLA district testing coordinator with state assessmentrelated activities.
• Ensure curriculum and assessment practices are clearly communicated understood and used to inform instruction across all schools.

Management Reporting:

• Produce management reports for presentation to the Senior Leadership Team.
• Compile weekly and monthly dashboards for presentation by the Executive Director to our Board of Trustees.
• Generate and distribute weekly and monthly performance analysis reporting for GOLCS campuses departments and functions and the Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the effective monitoring of organizational performance in coordination with the Chief Strategy Officer.
• Support the facilitation and completion of accurate and timely data report requests as determined by the Executive Director and Chief Strategy Officer.

Support and Troubleshooting

• Troubleshoot datarelated issues and provide timely solutions to support operational and educational priorities.
• Serve as a technical lead for data migration transformation and reporting projects.
• Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean startup team supporting the work of others on the team and taking on new projects and tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Belief that all students have what it takes to be successful to and through college.
• Bachelor degree required graduate degree preferred.
• Has 5 years previous experience in a datadriven role particularly in an education or nonprofit setting
• Able to manipulate large quantities of data with accuracy and strong detailorientation.
• Ability to present complex concepts clearly and concisely to a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office suite and schoolsbased technology requirements.
• Highly skilled with Tableau.
• Working knowledge of DeansList and iReady systems strongly preferred.
• PowerSchool administration experience of at least 5 years required.
• Familiarity with local and state data platforms preferred.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills;
• Strong customer service approach and communication skills;
• Passion for the mission of closing the achievement gap;
• A strong desire to take initiative pursue additional projects be creative and propose new solutions;
• Demonstrated ability to be selfdirected and lead as well as to work collaboratively
• Quick and effective learner in a fastpaced dynamic entrepreneurial environment that proactively seeks feedback to improve
• Strong organizational/time management skills and demonstrated ability to multitask set and drive priorities against urgent deadlines monitor progress towards goals and utilize data and information
• Strategic thinker with exceptional problemsolving skills and critical thinking skills
• High sense of urgency; demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Robust medical dental and vision insurance plans w/ comprehensive network coverage.
• Up to $5250 per year in tax exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement.
• Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to your role.
• Wellness reimbursements including gym memberships spa services and more.
• Online counseling services for staff and their dependents via toprated therapy app.
• Pretax state pension plan benefit w/ addl. options available via voluntary retirement plans.
• Pretax dependent care health and transit flexible spending plans available.
• Convenient health screening and telemedicine support via VitalCheck Wellness platform.

ABOUT GREAT OAKS LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL

The Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a highperforming innovative charter public school in Newark NJ serving students from PreK to 12th grade on campuses across the city of Newark. Our mission is to prepare Newarks students for success in college and beyond.

Our model is based on the following guiding principles that guide our work daily

1. Creating a community that is built upon genuine and meaningful relationships. GOLCS staff rate our commitment to students as the #1 reason they teach/work at our schools.
2. Being surgical in our approach to differentiation of instruction and support for all students and team members. Our students receive daily tutoring embedded into their school schedule facilitated by our AmeriCorps team members. Staff members receive individualized coaching and support in their roles.
3. Setting and exceeding high expectations for academic growth and character development for all students in preparation for success in college and beyond. Currently the historical college matriculation rate for GOLCS is 79% nearly twice the national average for economically underrepresented students.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY

GOLCS is committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. Furthermore we believe that racial justice and equity is critical to our mission of preparing students for success in college and beyond. We strive to be an organization that is diverse equitable inclusive and elevates our student voices in preparing them for life and college.

GOLCS VACCINATION POLICY & COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is committed to ensuring healthy and safe working and learning environments and maintaining our educational commitment to GOLCS students and families with minimal disruption to instruction. With this in mind as of October 2021 Great Oaks Legacy requires vaccination against COVID19 for all employees. Candidates who would like to apply for a reasonable accommodation from this policy based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief should reach out to for more information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Great Oaks Legacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.