Data Analyst - Enrollment, Choice & Transfers
Baltimore, MD 
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Posted 18 days ago
Job Description

Under the leadership of the Director-Enrollment, Choice and Transfers, the Data Analyst- Enrollment, Choice & Transfers is responsible for ensuring that the department has the tools needed to monitor progress, provide high quality services, and achieve objectives. This individual will be responsible for data analysis regarding alignment of enrollment activities with state, school board, and district priorities as well as with relevant district policies. The Data Analyst-Enrollment, Choice, & Transfers will design, develop, and generate data reports and make recommendations for department decision making. The Data Analyst-Enrollment, Choice, & Transfers will play a critical role in the integration of the new enrollment system. The Data Analyst- Enrollment, Choice, & Transfers will develop enrollment models and conduct other research projects throughout the year. This position is responsible for managing operational and strategic reports and dashboards from the Student Information System and related dashboards/systems.

Essential Functions
  • Create and maintain a robust warehouse of enrollment data, from which accurate reports are developed and presented. Recommend and implement methods for improving data collection, verification, and retrieval.
  • Develop a system for data collection, analysis, and reporting to document recruitment and retention efforts, enrollment forecasts, and effectiveness of various marketing and promotion efforts of our school portfolio and district initiatives.
  • Contributes to the maintenance of a growing library of dashboard reports and interactive data visualizations that utilize a variety of visualization tools and techniques.
  • Engages stakeholders, including teachers, principals, and district office colleagues, and ensures collaboration between the Enrollment, Choice, and Transfer and other City Schools' departments around the effective use of data in decision-making.
  • Provides training and support to onboard district and school staff with student enrollment.
  • Serves as a team member that demonstrates flexibility in a fast-paced exciting work environment.
  • Documents business rules and technical requirements related to analysis and use of dashboards.
  • Possesses advanced analytical skills to provide comprehensive assessments to management that interpret patterns and trends.
  • Rigorously prioritizes individual tasks and seeks clarity from supervisor in the event of competing
  • Briefs departmental leadership on all assigned projects.
  • Conducts research on best practices for enrollment and educational data to inform and improve City Schools current practices.
  • Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board polices and the professional standards.
competencies
  • Customer Focus - Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with stakeholders in mind; values importance of providing high-quality customer service.
  • Interpersonal Skills - Builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact to diffuse tense situations; can put others at ease and disarm hostility.
  • Managing Relationships - Responds and relates well to people in all positions; is seen as a team player and is cooperative; looks for common ground and solves problems for the good of all.
  • Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses detail-oriented approach to improving data quality; demonstrates ability to present complex information in a simplified way to various audiences; has exceptional time management and written/oral communication skills; has ability to problem-solve with a track record of producing results at a high level; and has strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyze significant amounts of information.

Maximum Salary 89405.00
Minimum Salary 72252.00
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in education, computer science, business intelligence, data analytics, applied mathematics, statistics, or related field. Master's degree preferred. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.
  • Three years of work experience or graduate-level training in programming or designing and developing data reporting tools, enrollment information systems, and/or data analysis.
  • Excellent quantitative thinking skills, including the ability to examine available data, apply analytical methods, and produce meaningful results to answer key questions about student enrollment.
  • Experience in quickly merging and summarizing data, including experience in data management, data cleansing, and analysis demonstrated by fluency with programming packages or Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (including pivot tables, lookup procedures and complex formulas with nested logic, and visual basic for applications).
  • Experience with any of the data visualization software will be added advantage: Tableau, PowerBI, or any other data visualization software.
  • Strong attention to detail and demonstrated evidence of the ability to manage multiple projects with high accuracy in a high pressure, deadline regulated environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in teams.
  • Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and research impacting public education is preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; capable of effectively communicating with a variety of audiences.
  • Ability to demonstrate dedication to the vision mission, goals, and objectives of City Schools so that each child will succeed.
  • Demonstrated application of project management principles and practices.
Full time or Part time Full time
Additional Details

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

  • Completed online application
  • Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.
  • Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE Certifications
  • Must provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone number
  • All documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into application
  • All documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application

Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org

  • Baltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.

For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Manager, 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208, Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Paraprofessionals and School Related Personnel (PSRP) bargaining unit.

This position if affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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