Data Support Associate

Washington, DC

Full Time

Experienced

Data Support Associate

Job Summary

The Data Support Associate role is an integral part of the Data Analysis team, ensuring the Data Analysis team, Student Information team, KIPP Forward team (high school and alumni counselors), and schools have the data management, reporting, and assessments support they need to make data-driven decisions and intentionally support students and alumni. The starting salary range for this role is $54,039-$57,765. This is a full-time, occasional flexibility role based at HDQ with an anticipated start date of July 2026.

About KIPP DC

For 25 years, KIPP DC has partnered with students, families, and the community to create joyful, academically excellent schools across the nation’s capital. Today, our network of 22 schools educate more than 7,500 students in grades PreK3-12, supported by 1,500 dedicated teachers, leaders, and staff.

Our work is grounded in five pillars–Academic Excellence, Joy & Sense of Belonging, Highly Effective Teachers and Leaders, Safe, Structured, and Nurturing Learning Environments, and Commitment to College Readiness–which ensure every student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue success in college, careers, and beyond. Our schools combine high expectations with joyful, affirming environments that nurture academic success and personal growth for students and staff alike.

As part of the national KIPP network, we share best practices and innovations while maintaining deep roots in Washington, D.C. Together, we strive toward a future without limits for our students, alumni, and community.

About the Role
You will play an integral role in promoting data-driven decision-making at KIPP DC. You’ll be responsible for supporting the data analysis, student information, KIPP Forward, and other teams with data entry, management, and reporting projects along with assessment and event logistics. This is a unique opportunity to learn how data work is conducted at a relatively large charter school network.

Location and Type of Work
This is an exempt position and will report to the Associate Director of Data Analysis. As a headquarters team that is focused on being responsive to our schools and meeting the needs of our students and families, we approach our work in a way that reflects these priorities. Schools operate in person and our students and families rely on us for in-person support, and this position will regularly provide on-site support to school teams, frequently partner with other headquarters teams, or regularly work in multiple locations. Because of the nature of the work, this role allows for occasional flexibility and will be required to be onsite 4 days per week.

Responsibilities
The percentages for each key responsibility are estimates, and other duties may be assigned. Flexibility and responsiveness are encouraged to accommodate organizational needs.

Data management support (50% of time)

Improve the quality and consistency of data in KIPP Forward’s data systems (Salesforce database, Google Sheets tools, and Overgrad) to help the KIPP Forward team provide targeted support to high schoolers and alumni
Enter and upload data to KIPP Forward’s data systems, PowerSchool (KIPP DC’s student information system), and other data platforms as requested
Execute routine quality assurance processes (ranging from 3x a week to monthly) that help ensure KIPP Forward’s data systems and PowerSchool have up to date data
Monitor high school seniors’ college acceptance letters; ensure letters are compliant, track in data system, and report progress to 100% accepted to KIPP Forward and high school leaders weekly
Support student information and data analysis teams with special projects related to data entry, cleaning, and management

Data analysis and reporting support (35% of time)

Create and maintain Google Sheets data collection tools for the KIPP Forward team regularly; create Google Sheets tools for other teams as needed
Compile data from Salesforce, PowerSchool, and other data sources for data analysis requests
Generate student progress reports and maintain a few Tableau reports to support progress monitoring
Assist data analysts with creating data presentations for school leaders and managing the data platform used by teachers to record attendance, behavior, and family communications (DeansList)

Assessment and KIPP Forward event support (10% of time)

Support the smooth administration of PK-12 assessments, including connecting with testing companies, ordering and distributing supplies, creating user accounts for test proctors, and providing day-of support
Support KIPP Forward team events, such as end of school year celebrations and preparation of alumni care package boxes

Professional Development (5% of time)

Complete online trainings to rapidly grow Google Sheets skills within first two months of role
Gradually learn about other platforms (e.g. Salesforce, Overgrad, PowerSchool, and Tableau) on the job
Gain deep understanding of college and career counseling and PK-12 education and their data needs
Participate in organization-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings
Receive professional development from the associate director of data analysis in the aforementioned areas

Requirements & Preferences

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets
Strong quantitative and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

Professional experience analyzing and manipulating large amounts of data
Familiarity with databases (e.g. Salesforce, PowerSchool)
Professional experience in K-12 and/or non-profit sector

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel across KIPP DC schools

Demonstrated Excellence in the Following Areas:

Commitment to Students and Schools: Demonstrates commitment to education reform, believing in every child's potential for success and prioritizing students, schools, and the essential role of families.
Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Finds creative solutions to challenges that achieve broader goals of team and organization.
Project Management: Sets a high bar for own work and supports others to achieve desired team outcomes.
Communications and Influence: Demonstrates adept communication skills and influence to advance work by adjusting content and style.
Teamwork: Contributes to a supportive team culture, fostering diverse work styles and maintaining a high performance standard.
Trust and Collaboration: Establishes and nurtures effective relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders to support the best outcomes for our work.
Cultural Humility: Advances KIPP DC’s commitment to anti-racism by creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all stakeholders.
Continuous Learning: Commits to continuous learning through feedback, self reflection, humility, and action.

Benefits & Compensation [edited this section for your role]

KIPP DC offers an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package:

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $54,039-$57,765. At KIPP DC we strive for clarity, equity, and to be highly competitive. When determining salaries we look at benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector.
KIPP DC offers a robust benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurances; various voluntary benefits; and employer paid benefits such as short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and a membership to One Medical.
KIPP DC also offers a 403(b) retirement account with a 3% employer contribution and a 3% match with vesting after three years.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.

Click here or here to review KIPP DC’s non-discrimination policy and KIPP DC’s Title IX Coordinator’s contact information.

Please Note: If you encounter difficulties submitting your application or fail to receive a confirmation email after applying, kindly reach out to Danica Cunningham at danica.cunningham@kippdc.org. Please include your name, resume, and specify the role you are applying for in your email. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

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