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POSITION : Research and Data Analyst  REPORTS TO : Director of Data and Strategy  POSITION TYPE : 12-month  START DATE : January 2020 COMPENSATION : $47,582 - $62,208  THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  19 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic, Research and Data Analyst, with a diverse set of experiences, to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.   To put it simply, you will work extensively with the Analytics and the College Initiatives teams to empower stakeholders to make data-driven decisions, including daily choices and long-term strategic decisions, by providing accurate, timely, and accessible data and assisting teams to derive insights from the data. This position additionally involves strategically designing and developing advanced visualizations of data to meet end-user requirements.  THE ROLE  When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:  Serving as the data champion for College Initiatives and building a deep expertise in YES Prep’s alumni and college matriculation data using college databases such as Beyond 12  Developing and sharing analysis on College Initiative’s programming, goal setting/forecasting, and progress monitoring  Working with the Analytics team and the College Initiatives team to scope end-user requirements and project plan for advanced interactive and dynamic data visualizations to meet functional needs  Staying atop data trends, key indicators, and industry standards of alumni work to increase college completion rates  Creating new, innovative dashboards and data visualizations to inform College Initiative programming  Evaluating data sets to determine best data visualization methods to present information  Acting as a strategic partner by resolving end-user questions in a timely, friendly, and proactive manner  Developing training and end-user support for data visualizations and reports  Supporting Director of Analytics in delivering data, analyses and insights from complex data sets that enable us to drive strategic?priorities  Designing and providing training to organization leadership on the use, manipulation, and analysis of interactive data visualizations  Additional duties as assigned  THE PERSON  We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:   THE MUST HAVES  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution  One to three years of relevant experience  Proven track record of data analysis to solve problems and drive improvement  Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and learn and utilize technological skills  Intermediate expertise with Microsoft Excel  Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools  Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback  Demonstrated ability to work on a team  A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional  Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment  THE BONUS POINTS  Degree in economics, engineering, or mathematics  Experience as an analyst  Knowledge of data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau   THE PERKS  Compensation   – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.  Health and Supplemental Insurance  –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off  – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development .   Award Winning Culture  – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.  THE NEXT STEPS   If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here .   If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] . 

The Analyst - Grants Management position provides guidance and technical assistance to grants managers and support staff on grant implementation, administration, and reporting to ensure smooth operation of assigned competitive or entitlement grant programs and contractual agreements. Responsible for researching and monitoring the expenditures of local, state, federal, and private grant programs and facilitating the expenditure of funds in compliance with grantor and local requirements. Essential Functions  Provides advice and technical assistance in the implementation of grant programs and reporting. Functions as a resource team member in regard to compliance regulations and legislative issues impacting the use of grant funds and delivery of assigned programs. Participates in monitoring grant programs and report components, communicating with school system staff, collaborative partners, and granting agencies. Uses computer packages, databases, and on-line services to track and manage grant information and generate reports. Confers with instructional staff in resolving grant questions raised during the implementation of grant programs. Conducts ongoing grant reviews to identify areas of concern in the program implementation process, and targets corrective actions to ensure that expenditure of funds reflects program requirements. Provides technical advice and assistance in grant program and financial matters. Forms and assists project management teams responsible for effecting grant programs, and coordinates with key budget and financial staff as appropriate. Keeps abreast of current school system developments that may impact the management of grant programs, contractual agreements, and compilation of reports. Facilitates training for grant managers. Desired Qualifications  Bachelor?s degree in education, business administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university (Master's preferred). Three (3) years successful related professional experience in monitoring sponsored or non-sponsored projects and tracking expenditures, preferably in an education environment. Experience working with county, state, federal, and/or private agencies desirable. Experience working with contractual agreements also desirable. Equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform effectively in this position may be considered. Considerable knowledge of grants management and reporting processes. Knowledge of budget/accounting methods and procedures. Knowledge of granting agency requirements and grant criteria and familiarity with reporting instruments and administrative procedures for monitoring grant awards and of related computer packages and on-line resources.

Reporting to the Learning Development & Evaluations Director, the Impact Analytics Manager is responsible for the data coordination, collection, and analysis related to the Whole School, Whole Child (WSWC) program. The Impact Analytics Manager will serve as the site evaluation point and support the collection and analysis of student-level data. The Impact Analytics Manager will oversee the site’s Student Progress Monitoring, to help inform training and support for AmeriCorps members, Impact Managers, and other staff and will work with the Impact Directors to develop the site’s overall strategy for learning and development, through thoughtful and timely data analysis and progress monitoring. Detailed responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:    Program Evaluation and Progress Monitoring  In partnership with the Impact Managers, monitor student-level progress and performance data (e.g., academic assessment scores, course grades, behavior incidents, daily attendance)  Create and produce analytic tools, including weekly and monthly reports for each team, that support effective service implementation and evaluate programs and performance  Provide individualized tools and processes as needed to AmeriCorps Members, Impact Managers, Impact Leadership, and others that strengthen service implementation and effectively monitor progress  Data and Systems Management  Monitor data access, and maintain cyschoolhouse (Salesforce), City Year’s internal data management system  Identify and facilitate necessary trainings for staff and AmeriCorps members on cyschoolhouse, Power BI, Excel, and other systems used in data collection and analysis   Provide ongoing coaching on impact outputs, data entry, and data usage  Manage and support Impact staff through all aspects of online survey distribution, administration, collection, and analysis  Develop and maintain relationships with partners that support timely data collections and robust analysis  Data Analysis and Reporting for External Parties  Analyze school and site-wide data   Draft all external and internal reports, including but not limited to Tulsa Public Schools, Oklahoma AmeriCorps, and other private funders  Work with other departments to refine systems and policies to improve data collection, integrity, and dissemination of information    Work with Tulsa Public Schools to submit student and school level data requests as needed and to report back with data reflecting City Year’s impact in Tulsa schools  Work with external partners to assess City Year’s impact  Basic Qualifications  Bachelor’s Degree preferred  2-3 years’ experience in a related position  Experience using Salesforce and Power BI systems   Demonstrated performance under pressure and strict deadlines.  Proficient in data management and data analysis techniques (experience managing large databases preferred)  Demonstrated ability to analyze data to inform programmatic changes and improvements  Strong group facilitation and presentation skills  Knowledge of the Common Core Standards  Knowledge of standards-based curriculum and instruction  Strong commitment to and experience developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and working effectively with people with different work styles and backgrounds  Excellent problem solving skills  Ability to work with and interact with multiple, diverse stakeholders  Able to execute on goals within flexible and changing environments  Willingness to powerfully represent City Year, including wearing the City Year uniform, and upholding all City Year professional standards  Attitude Essentials—growth mindset, passion for City Year’s mission, detail orientation, commitment to teamwork    Compensation and Benefits Full time employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with experience. Benefits for full time employees include health insurance with Flexible Spending Account, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, 401K, and more. City Year is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including persons with disabilities and veterans.

POSITION : Research and Data Analyst  REPORTS TO : Director – Analytics and Strategy  POSITION TYPE :12-month  COMPENSATION : $60,000-$70,000 THE CHALLENGE  Across the nation, only half of all students from low-income communities graduate from high school and only 10% earn a college degree. Even though 85% of our students are economically disadvantaged,  YES Prep  provides evidence that different outcomes are possible. Eighty-seven (87%) of YES Prep alumni matriculate to college within one year and alumni like  Eddie Zapata  are earning their college degrees at five times the rate of their peers with similar socioeconomic backgrounds. How do we do this? Each of YES Prep’s  19 campuses  serves 6th-12th graders like  Monique Bowie . Students typically enter YES Prep one or more grade levels behind, but quickly find themselves on a different life trajectory. This is a result of transformative relationships with teachers and leaders, and access to excellent educational opportunities.  As the first minority-majority city, Houston’s schools cannot keep up with demand from students like Eddie and Monique. Houston is the 4th largest city (on track to become the 3rd), and this booming population translates into 2,000 families on YES Prep’s waitlist. YES Prep’s student enrollment is estimated to grow 31% between now and 2023 (from just over 13,000 students currently to 17,000).   THE OPPORTUNITY  YES Prep needs a dynamic and diverse Research and Data Analyst to make our mission a reality. As a YES Prep employee, you will achieve jaw-dropping results, create pathways to opportunity for our students, build transformative relationships, and eliminate educational inequities to advance social justice.   To put it simply, you will play an integral role in empowering stakeholders to make data-driven decisions, including daily choices and long-term strategic decisions, by providing accurate, timely, and accessible data and assisting teams to derive insights from the data. This position additionally involves strategically designing and developing advanced visualizations of data to meet end-user requirements.  THE ROLE  When you join the YES Prep team, some of the exciting work and responsibilities will include:  Delivering data, analyses and insights from complex data sets that enable us to drive strategic priorities;   Working directly with school administration and organizational leadership to gather functional requirements, working with departmental team to synthesize final functional requirements, and working to strategically find solutions to requirements;  Working with the Analytics team to scope end-user requirements and project plan for advanced interactive and dynamic data visualizations to meet functional needs;   Evaluating data sets to determine best data visualization methods to present information;   Testing, validating, and evaluating department data visualizations for accuracy, performance, and alignment with end-user requirements;  Acting as a strategic partner by resolving end-user questions in a timely, friendly, and proactive manner;   Writing requirements specifications and other required documents in accordance with documentation standards;   Developing training and end-user support for data visualizations and reports;   Designing and providing training to organization leadership on the use, manipulation, and analysis of interactive data visualizations.   Additional duties as assigned.  THE PERSON  We seek staff with diverse backgrounds, talents, interests, and ideas. Certain traits consistently shine through for our most successful employees: passion for the mission, drive for results, care for students, resilience, and humility. Other traits needed and desired for this role are:   THE MUST HAVES  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution, preferably in economics, engineering, or mathematics  One to three years of experience required, analyst position preferred  Experience creating data visualizations and analyses; knowledge of Power BI or Tableau, Excel, and SQL   Proven track record of data analysis to solve problems and drive improvement  Proven ability to manage projects, lead teams, and learn and utilize technological skills   Belief in and commitment to the mission and core value of YES Prep Public Schools  Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback  Demonstrated ability to work on a team  Ability to juggle multiple tasks and initiatives at once  Ability to maintain emotional control under stress  A dedication to learn, grow, and develop as a professional  Ability to work urgently in a fast-paced and results-oriented environment  Strong written communication skills  Detail-oriented and self-directed  Initiator, problem-solver, and creative thinker  Ability to maintain emotional control under stress  THE PERKS  Compensation   – This position is an exempt, salaried position; salary offers commensurate with experience.  Health and Supplemental Insurance  –  A $0.00 medical option that includes $600 towards a Health Savings Account, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, Pet Insurance, Life, etc.  Retirement Plans  – Participation in  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  and a  457 Retirement Plan   Paid Time Off – 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures of our  Academic Calendar   Paid Leave Programming  – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers up to 12 weeks of full paid leave  Professional Development  - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time through our  Commit to Five  program. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing  professional development .   Award Winning Culture  – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named  Houston’s Best Place to work  in 2018. We won the  2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education  and were a 2016 finalist as well.   WE ARE DEEPLY COMMITTED TO EQUITY & DIVERSITY  YES Prep strives to recruit a diverse team of leaders. We believe there is a transformative academic and social benefit for students when their teachers and leaders reflect a diversity of backgrounds. Ninety-seven percent (97%) of staff members agree that the organization provides a welcoming environment given their background and identity according to our latest system survey. YES Prep is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood.  THE NEXT STEPS   If this sounds like your just right job, please apply  here .   If you are not sure this opportunity is for you, are simply curious, or know someone who would be perfect, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to be connected to a recruiter at  [email protected] . 

Job Summary  The Analyst, School Stat position would focus on collecting, analyzing, and reporting school police data, so that school police are able to make informed decisions regarding violence prevention and safety for all students. Additionally, this analyst would work with the Chief of Schools to establish an official school stat process for central office and works with all departments to ensure that topics are presented for discussion. The Analyst - School Stat will report to the Chief of Schools and Chief of School Police. Essential Functions  Formulates mathematical or simulation models of management and operational problems for solution by computers or other methods to assist with School Police tracking and reporting of data. Analyzes and documents study findings and drafts alternate plans for implementation of new systems, procedures or organizational changes for School Police. Drafts narrative, statistical and graphic reports and participates in the preparation of group presentations, detailing analyses, evaluations, alternate action plans and recommended courses of action for presentation to management about School Police data. Assists in facilitating implementation of new systems and/or procedures; may install and train personnel in applications; monitors and evaluates process; and advises management of obstacles. May develop or update operating manuals outlining established methods of performing work in accordance with organizational policy. Develops a school stat structure where all central office departments convene and discuss pressing topics. Liaises between offices to coordinate the school stat topics and presentations. Desired Qualifications  Bachelor’s degree in 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. Previous exposure to or experience in the education sector a plus. Experience using GIS mapping software preferred.