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The Director of Strategic Data at AVID is responsible for overseeing data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring actionable insights are used to drive organizational priorities in education.

Responsibilities: Lead the design and execution of data collection processes, oversee data integration, and develop scalable reporting products to support strategic decision-making and organizational goals.

Skills: Expertise in data management and analysis, experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Python, Sigma BI), and strong understanding of the education sector's data landscape.

Qualifications: A Master's degree in data science, statistics, education, or related field, along with at least 5 years of relevant experience in data roles within the education sector.

Location: Fully remote with some travel required (10-15%) within the contiguous United States.

Compensation: $124080 - $158202 / Annually

WHAT IS AVID?

We’re a nationally recognized nonprofit that partners with 7,500 schools across the country and internationally to shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach, closing the opportunity gap so that ALL students are prepared for college, career, and life. And the results? Well, they speak for themselves.

AVID serves more than 2 million students annually, equipping them with the tools to think critically, collaborate, and set high expectations to confidently tackle the challenges ahead. We accomplish this by training over 85,000 educators each year through in-person and virtual professional learning that builds capacity for lasting change.

WHAT IS THE JOB?

The Director of Strategic Data is responsible for overseeing the collection, integration, and reporting of data across the organization, with a focus on developing efficient, scalable reporting products, dashboards, and metrics. This role works closely with internal teams to translate complex data into actionable insights, leveraging a deep understanding of the national education landscape including rapidly evolving national and state data sets—while engaging with state-level officials to ensure alignment with broader educational trends and organizational priorities.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• Competitive Salary: We've done our research and pay generously to attract the best to join our team. That's why we offer all employees the midpoint right from the start. There are no negotiations and no hassle, and you can be confident that you are being valued and offered an equitable salary. See below for our offer rates based on your geography.
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• Taking Care of You Allowance: All AVID employees (that’s right, ALL employees) receive an extra $10,000 annually to support them in the most meaningful ways: housing costs, transportation, family expenses— whatever your needs may be.
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• Retirement Planning: AVID Center provides a 10% salary contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan plus a $5,000 annual contribution to an exclusive 457(b) retirement plan, beginning after 90-days of full-time employment.*
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• Remote work: this position requires light to moderate travel (10-15%), but when you are not travelling you work fully remote from your home office anywhere within the contiguous United States.
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• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): This position is eligible for 27 days of PTO per year, with 12 paid holidays plus a winter break in between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
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• Continued education opportunities: All full-time employees with at least 1 year of continuous AVID Center service are eligible for $5,250 per calendar year in tuition reimbursement for qualifying coursework or certification.
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• Company-Provided Equipment: Our home office set-up includes a laptop, dock, and extra monitor, with other amenities available on request.
• Health and Welfare Plans to Support Every Aspect of Your Well-Being: AVID Center offers several benefits plans through our provider, Cigna, and greatly subsidizes the cost of these plans
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• Connect in Person: A yearly All-Staff gathering will allow you to connect in person with the entire AVID team.

* Only director-level positions and above are eligible to participate in AVID's 457(b) retirement plan.

Pay rates for this position:

We bring in all employees at the midpoint of the salary range for your role. Knowing that not all cities share the same cost of labor, we make offers using a tiered approach based on your geographical location. While the majority reside in Zone 1 or Zone 2 areas, we acknowledge variations, even within counties, ensuring fair compensation for all based on their specific location's cost of labor.

For the Director, Strategic Data position, here is what we will offer:

Zone 1 (areas characterized by lower labor costs [e.g., Charleston, WV, Cleveland, OH, Phoenix, AZ, Omaha, NE, etc.]): $124,080 annually

Zone 2 (areas with moderate labor costs [e.g., Syracuse, NY, Ann Arbor, MI, Denver, CO, San Diego, CA, etc.]): $133,386 annually

Zone 3 (areas known for high labor costs [e.g., Washington, D.C., Trenton, NJ, Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA, etc.]): $142,691 annually

Zone 4 (areas with the highest labor costs [e.g., Bridgeport, CT, New York City, NY, San Francisco, CA, San Jose, CA, etc.]): $158,202 annually

*The cities listed above are examples only and do not represent an exhaustive list for each salary zone.

WHAT WILL YOU DO IN THIS ROLE?

• Oversee the data collection, integration, analysis, and reporting across the organization.
• Lead the design and execution of data collection processes and conduct in-depth analyses to inform strategic decision-making and support organizational priorities.
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and usefulness of all data products.
• Oversee the integration of national, state, and third-party data sets to enhance analytical capabilities and improve insight generation.
• Collaborate with state and national education and workforce bodies to understand and appropriately utilize varied data sets, including accountability measures.
• Collaborate across the organization to ensure internal data is collected, analyzed, and shared in support of organizational strategy and goals.
• Develop and maintain replicable, scalable data products, including dashboards, reports, and key metrics aligned with best practices.
• Implement analytics and visualization tools, including Tableau, Sigma BI, Python, R, or Qlik, to meet current and future needs.
• Engage with external partners to ensure third-party data is analyzed and reported in accordance with best practices.
• Build and maintain relationships with state-level officials to align data strategies with policy and practice.
• Lead the creation of Communities of Practice (CoPs) focused on effective data use among school districts, school sites, and educators.
• Manage a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, analysts, and support specialists to deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including Tech, to define data product requirements and ensure seamless integration and effective use of data systems.

WHO ARE YOU?

• You are a strategic data leader who thrives at the intersection of education policy, research, and data systems—and who knows how to turn information into action.
• You are a systems thinker who understands how national, state, and third-party education data sets interconnect to inform strategic direction and improve student outcomes.
• You are a seasoned analyst who builds scalable, replicable dashboards and data products that help organizations move from insight to impact.
• You are a cross-state collaborator who brings knowledge of varied accountability measures and college and career readiness indicators across the U.S., including state-specific metrics.
• You are a trusted advisor who can confidently engage with high-level education officials, including state superintendents and agency leaders, to align data strategy with evolving priorities.
• You are a builder of people and processes who can lead a high-performing team of analysts, scientists, and support staff toward clear outcomes and shared goals.
• You are a skilled data storyteller who can distill complex analyses into accessible visuals and actionable insights using tools like Tableau, Sigma BI, R, Python, or Qlik.
• You are a facilitator of learning who can lead Communities of Practice and coach district and school leaders on effective data use to drive equity and improvement.
• You are an educator at heart who brings firsthand classroom or instructional experience to your work—helping you connect with internal staff and external partners alike.
• You are a mission-aligned leader who brings experience from education nonprofits, school district central offices, or national education networks—and who is energized by using data to expand opportunity for all students.
• You have a Master's degree in data science, statistics, education, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience of data collection, management, and analysis in the education sector.
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*Allowable Substitutions: Any combination of experience, training, or credential certification endorsement that provides the incumbent/applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work, as determined by AVID Center. Qualifying work experience, as identified by the VP, People Operations, may substitute for the education requirement.

AVID Center is committed to complying with federal, state, and local laws on employee vaccinations, and candidates and employees should be aware that the full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required in the future. Due to some district requirements, AVID Center may not assign employees to an in-person event in schools or districts unless they are fully up to date with all recommended COVID-19 vaccinations. AVID Center is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those unable to be vaccinated where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so as provided under federal, state, and local law.

AVID Center prides itself on the diversity of our workplace and continuously seeks to recruit individuals who will enhance this diversity and, ultimately, the effectiveness of our organization. To demonstrate this commitment, we encourage all who are truly excited about this role to apply, even if they don’t meet every requirement. We believe that people who are passionate about what they do can succeed in this role or in other roles within our organization.