Data Support Associate
Washington, AR - USA
Job Summary
Data Support Associate
Job Summary
The Data Support Associate role is an integral part of the Data Analysis team ensuring the Data Analysis team Student Information team KIPP Forward team (high school and alumni counselors) and schools have the data management reporting and assessments support they need to make data-driven decisions and intentionally support students and alumni. The starting salary range for this role is $54039-$57765. This is a full-time occasional flexibility role based at HDQ with an anticipated start date of July 2026.
About KIPP DC
For 25 years KIPP DC has partnered with students families and the community to create joyful academically excellent schools across the nations capital. Today our network of 22 schools educate more than 7500 students in grades PreK3-12 supported by 1500 dedicated teachers leaders and staff.
Our work is grounded in five pillarsAcademic Excellence Joy & Sense of Belonging Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders Safe Structured and Nurturing Learning Environments and Commitment to College Readinesswhich ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge skills and confidence to pursue success in college careers and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.
As part of the national KIPP network we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington D.C. Together we strive toward a future without limits for our students alumni and community.
About the RoleYou will play an integral role in promoting data-driven decision-making at KIPP DC. Youll be responsible for supporting the data analysis student information KIPP Forward and other teams with data entry management and reporting projects along with assessment and event logistics. This is a unique opportunity to learn how data work is conducted at a relatively large charter school network.
Location and Type of Work
This is an exempt position and will report to the Associate Director of Data Analysis. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support and this position will regularly provide on-site support to school teams frequently partner with other headquarters teams or regularly work in multiple locations. Because of the nature of the work this role allows for occasional flexibility and will be required to be onsite 4 days per week.
Responsibilities
The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.
Data management support (50% of time)
- Improve the quality and consistency of data in KIPP Forwards data systems (Salesforce database Google Sheets tools and Overgrad) to help the KIPP Forward team provide targeted support to high schoolers and alumni
- Enter and upload data to KIPP Forwards data systems PowerSchool (KIPP DCs student information system) and other data platforms as requested
- Execute routine quality assurance processes (ranging from 3x a week to monthly) that help ensure KIPP Forwards data systems and PowerSchool have up to date data
- Monitor high school seniors college acceptance letters; ensure letters are compliant track in data system and report progress to 100% accepted to KIPP Forward and high school leaders weekly
- Support student information and data analysis teams with special projects related to data entry cleaning and management
Data analysis and reporting support (35% of time)
- Create and maintain Google Sheets data collection tools for the KIPP Forward team regularly; create Google Sheets tools for other teams as needed
- Compile data from Salesforce PowerSchool and other data sources for data analysis requests
- Generate student progress reports and maintain a few Tableau reports to support progress monitoring
- Assist data analysts with creating data presentations for school leaders and managing the data platform used by teachers to record attendance behavior and family communications (DeansList)
Assessment and KIPP Forward event support (10% of time)
- Support the smooth administration of PK-12 assessments including connecting with testing companies ordering and distributing supplies creating user accounts for test proctors and providing day-of support
- Support KIPP Forward team events such as end of school year celebrations and preparation of alumni care package boxes
- Complete online trainings to rapidly grow Google Sheets skills within first two months of role
- Gradually learn about other platforms (e.g. Salesforce Overgrad PowerSchool and Tableau) on the job
- Gain deep understanding of college and career counseling and PK-12 education and their data needs
- Participate in organization-wide diversity equity and inclusion trainings
- Receive professional development from the associate director of data analysis in the aforementioned areas
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional experience analyzing and manipulating large amounts of data
- Familiarity with databases (e.g. Salesforce PowerSchool)
- Professional experience in K-12 and/or non-profit sector
Physical Requirements
- Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools
Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:
- Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform believing in every childs potential for success and prioritizing students schools and the essential role of families.
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
- Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
- Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
- Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
- Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
- Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DCs commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
- Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback self reflection humility and action.
Benefits & Compensation edited this section for your role
KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:
- The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $54039-$57765. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity equity and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
- KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical dental and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability long term disability life insurance and a membership to One Medical.
- KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against or tolerate discrimination against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including but not limited to actual or perceived race color national origin immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal DC state or local law) religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) age physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation gender (including gender identity or expression) marital status (including domestic partnership status) genetic information political affiliation pregnancy family responsibilities personal appearance veteran status uniform service member status status of being unemployed status of victim a survivor of domestic violence sexual offense or stalking matriculation or any other protected class under federal state DC or local law.
Click here or here to review KIPP DCs non-discrimination policy and KIPP DCs Title IX Coordinators contact information.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
KIPP DC is a community of high-performing, public schools committed to excellence, equity, and justice.