The Alumni Strategy and Data Coordinator uses a data-driven approach to lead the strategy necessary to support Alliance alumni to persist in college through and beyond. The role consists of two main workstreams: (1) overseeing and managing data systems to track our alumni over time and (2) developing and implementing programming to support alumni success. The Alumni Strategy and Data Coordinator reports directly to the Chief College Officer and works collaboratively with the other members of College Success and Data team.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a strong project manager and analytical thinker with an ability to manage and analyze a myriad of data sources. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate an aptitude for building relationships with alumni, identifying needs, and a detail-orientation to implement processes and programs beyond data systems.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data and system management

Develop sustainable, consistent alumni outreach strategies to manage the collection of alumni data pertaining to college transitions, persistence and degree completion.
Identify the key data points (including frequency) to be tracked and determine the systems to use to manage this data.
Serve as a liaison between the College Success Team and the Data Team to identify and support the necessary reports and analyses the Data team can run. Ensure these reports and analyses are consistent and align with the needs of the College Success Team and its stakeholders.
Conduct analysis on alumni data to determine effectiveness of our current programs and identify opportunities for additional programming.
Ensure all College Success data analyses are communicated to a wide variety of stakeholders in an understandable, actionable manner.

Alumni strategy and programming

Manage and train alumni tracking coordinators at school sites by providing professional development on technical systems, approaches to developing and maintaining relationships with alumni.
Develop, administer, and analyze senior and alumni surveys to measure success of alumni and provide feedback to school staff and administration, identify opportunities for additional support.
Develop and implement a strategy for supporting alumni success through a mix of high and low touch efforts including monthly newsletters, social media communications, regional alumni events on a variety of topics including: financial literacy and availability, career selection, and internship opportunities.
Provide direct support to Alliance graduates through individual advisement regarding college enrollment, accessing resources and career readiness.
Develop strategy for scholarships, including creation of scholarship guidelines for a variety of funds, administer selection of candidates, and approve/manage payments to recipients.
Explore partnerships with outside organizations & foundations to help fund future alumni projects and programs.
Other special projects as determined by the Chief College Officer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university is required.
At least 3 years of experience in the private sector and/or education management fields where data management and analysis was a core component of the job.
Complex data management and analysis skills, including identifying determining trends over time and reasons for those trends, an ability to consistently track multiple data fields over time and set the standards for tracking data.
Strong project management skills with the ability to efficiently manage multiple projects and deadlines, work across departments and functions, and translate strategies from plans to action.
Strong strategic thinking skills with clear and nuanced understanding of the impact that different approaches have on the success of alumni.
Aptitude for developing processes to conduct work more efficiently.
Ability to lead and work with diverse audiences and provide counsel to a variety of audiences, including school leadership, counselors, and team members.
Superior communication skills with an ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision of the work.
Fluency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other business and project management software.
Strong customer service orientation, responding to customer needs in a timely manner.
Flexibility to adapt to constantly changing environments.
Fluency in Spanish a plus.

COMPENSATION:

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools prides itself in offering its employees a competitive salary and a rich group benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee and her/his eligible dependents. Retirement benefits are also offered and include a generous employer match/contribution.

How to apply

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Jasmine Pachnanda, Chief College Officer at jpachnanda@laalliance.org. Only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.