Nonprofit

College Success Data Specialist

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    October 15, 2025
    Application Deadline:
    September 15, 2025
    Education:
    4-Year Degree Required
    Experience Level:
    Mid-level
    Salary:
    USD $60,000 - $65,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Children & Youth, Community Development, Urban Areas

    Description

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Data System Management

      • Own the organization, maintenance, and execution of SEED’s data tracking systems aligned to college access and success outcomes.
      • Manage data related to SEED’s college success measures, including college application, matching, acceptance, enrollment, persistence, and completion.
      • Support SEED’s college matching tier framework through data coding, collection, validation, and analysis.
      • Serve as the internal lead for maintaining and integrating student data across platforms (CoPilot™, Salesforce™, Naviance™, etc.).

    Reporting & Visualization

      • Prepare and deliver internal and external reports for a variety of stakeholders, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and board-level reporting.
      • Develop dashboards and visualizations to support continuous learning and decision-making across the network.
      • Respond to internal data requests with urgency, precision, and clarity.

    Benchmarking & Analysis

      • Analyze trends across SEED sites and benchmark outcomes against local, regional, and national data sets.
      • Identify gaps, surface insights, and support data-informed adjustments to post-secondary strategies.

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

      • Partner with members of the CTS team and school-based staff to ensure accurate data reporting and alignment across initiatives.
      • Present data insights to senior leaders and contribute to the development of data-informed postsecondary strategies.
      • Help promote a culture of data use by supporting professional development and data capacity-building within the team.

    Qualifications and Competencies

    The College Success Data Specialist will possess the following:

    • A commitment to the mission of SEED and our core values of: COMPASSION, GRATITUDE, GROWTH, INTEGRITY, PERSEVERANCE, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY
    • A bachelor’s degree in education, social science, or a related field is required; a master’s degree is strongly preferred.
    • Minimum of 3-6 years of full-time experience in an education, research, or non-profit setting.
    • Experience presenting data to senior leadership or executive audiences (preferred)
    • Work, intern or volunteer experience in schools, school districts, school networks, and/or charter networks--especially those serving underrepresented students.
    • Data analysis and visualization using Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Data Studio and/or Tableau™.
    • Familiarity with tools such as R, SPSS, Stata, OpenRefine, or Power BI (preferred).
    • Advanced Excel techniques, including pivot tables, multi-sheet linking, and complex formulas.
    • Experience managing and maintaining student information systems; familiarity with platforms such as CoPilot™, Salesforce™, or Naviance™ preferred.
    • Demonstrated experience building or maintaining dashboards and data pipelines
    • Proven ability to own deliverables, manage competing priorities, and work independently in a fast-paced environment
    • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, reflective approach to managing work
    • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building structure or systems where none exist
    • Skilled in analytical writing, data storytelling, and presenting findings to senior leadership
    • Able to build strong working relationships and engage in candid, constructive conversations
    • Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable working across shifting priorities within a mission-driven team.

    A SEED Employee:

    • Is committed to SEED’s mission and its beliefs.
    • Thinks strategically in aligning one’s own work streams to the larger organizational mission.
    • Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills, with creative and positive energy for working with youth.
    • Behaves professionally in a fast-paced environment and with a variety of constituents.
    • Works independently as well as collaboratively with a team while managing multiple tasks.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    Data System Management

      • Own the organization, maintenance, and execution of SEED’s data tracking systems aligned to college access and success outcomes.
      • Manage data related to SEED’s college success measures, including college application, matching, acceptance, enrollment, persistence, and completion.
      • Support SEED’s college matching tier framework through data coding, collection, validation, and analysis.
      • Serve as the internal lead for maintaining and integrating student data across platforms (CoPilot™, Salesforce™, Naviance™, etc.).

    Reporting & Visualization

      • Prepare and deliver internal and external reports for a variety of stakeholders, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and board-level reporting.
      • Develop dashboards and visualizations to support continuous learning and decision-making across the network.
      • Respond to internal data requests with urgency, precision, and clarity.

    Benchmarking &…

    Benefits

    Robust Retirement Savings – 403(b) plan with employer matching.

    Premium Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

    Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling. FSA options for pre-tax savings on healthcare.

    Life & Financial Protection – Company-paid life insurance.

    Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and personal days, plus 14 paid holidays

    Robust Retirement Savings – 403(b) plan with employer matching.

    Premium Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

    Wellness & Support – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counseling. FSA options for pre-tax savings on healthcare.

    Life & Financial Protection – Company-paid life insurance.

    Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick leave, and personal days, plus 14 paid holidays

    Location

    On-site
    Washington, DC, USA

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