Strategy Analyst II
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Title: Strategy Analyst II (Opportunity Network)
Department: Office of Multiple Pathways
The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?
Job Summary
- Reports, verifies and maintains operational results for the assigned department.
- Supports departmental operations and identifies opportunities to maximize efficiencies.
- Prioritizes and pursues the highest impact strategies.
- Develops solutions to requests, collects, and summarizes performance data for the assigned department.
- Manages data, performs analysis, generate reports and builds processes and procedures.
- Participates in the development and implementation of process improvements.
- Conducts important research and analysis on various topics.
- Evaluates and adjusts strategies based on data.
Opportunity Network Specialty
- Supports the Opportunity Network team and contract providers in understanding student-level and program data, District information systems, and third party assessment data; provides on-site training and support to providers as necessary.
- Provides technical assistance, on-site training and ongoing support to contracted providers regarding data use, integrity and management as necessary.
- Works with District Performance Office to validate source data for Alternative Education Progress Reports (AEPRs) and metrics for evaluation of contract performance.
- Assists with the implementation of key initiatives in the Opportunity Network.
- Analyzes and reviews enrollment, attendance, climate and academic performance data on an ongoing basis; validates data and works with team members to resolve issues.
- Creates data visualizations for internal and external use; conducts network data analyses and prepares analytical data reports upon request.
- Develops and supports systems and tools for operational processes aligned with the needs of the team and contracted programs.
- Performs ad hoc analysis and identifies key trends that assist team and contracted programs with data-driven decisions leading to improving overall program performance and student outcomes.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience which has included project management, policy operations, operations, administration or research which has included working in education or a related field with responsibilities including data management, analysis of data and report development.
OR
- Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of full-time, paid, professional experience which has included project management, policy operations, operations, administration or research which has included working in education or a related field with responsibilities including data management, analysis of data and report development.
NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office, they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential for success in this role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge of:
- Process improvement and the methods utilized to implement systemic change.
- The principles, practices, and procedures underlying strategic planning.
Demonstrated ability to:
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously, as evidenced by an ability to balance and prioritize multiple competing priorities.
- Build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Identify and break down complex problems and develop strategies to address the identified issues based on quantitative and/or qualitative evidence.
- Understand, interpret, and analyze a variety of data sources.
- Design and develop systems, tools, and schedules for collecting, maintaining, and reporting on performance data.
- Adapt to different situations, particularly when new information is provided.
- Communicate in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
- Use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Nondiscrimination
The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
