Position: Assistant Director of School Data and Evaluation
Reports to: Managing Director of Data and Evaluation
Organization Overview:
The Door was established in 1972 with the vision of creating an innovative youth development model to address the complex needs of young New Yorkers. Today, we serve up to eleven thousand youth annually across our four New York City locations, including our lower Manhattan and South Bronx youth centers and two supportive housing sites on the Lower East Side. The Door’s success lies in our commitment to meeting young people where they are and providing them with the comprehensive and integrated services they need to reach their potential. At The Door, youth can access health care and education, mental health counseling and crisis intervention, legal assistance, high school equivalency and college preparation services, career development, housing support, arts, sports and recreational activities, and nutritious meals—all for free and in a diverse, caring, and supportive environment.
Embedded within The Door, Broome Street Academy Charter High School (BSA) is a tuition-free public charter high school located in SoHo, educating students from all five boroughs, and devoted to providing students the necessary skills and support to graduate prepared for a successful future beyond high school. Our equitable, holistic, and student-centered approach provides students with access to a rigorous, standards-based curriculum that will equip graduates with the skills they need to make a positive impact on their communities and the broader world. We are an inclusive school community that values academic rigor, trauma informed practice, and student voice. Our Advanced Placement classes, Athletics program, and extracurricular offerings give our students the full high school experience in a small, one-of-a-kind environment. Our admissions policy gives preference to students who are homeless, in foster care, or from low performing schools, though all students, regardless of their background, circumstance, race, gender or ethnicity are welcome and encouraged to apply.
Position Overview
The Assistant Director will serve as the strategic leader for all data systems, student information management, and reporting at BSA. This role combines deep expertise in educational data management with technical systems administration to drive data-informed decision making across the organization. The Assistant Director will support leadership in designing and implementing database solutions, managing our student information systems infrastructure, and ensuring the integrity and security of all school data. This position will sit on The Door and BSA’s integrated Data Team, providing data leadership to BSA and helping drive data infrastructure within The Door’s systems. This position will report to the Managing Director of Data and Evaluation and serve as a thought leader on the use of technology for innovation, quality improvement, reporting, and organizational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Strategic Data Leadership & Student Information Systems
- Guide senior leadership on identifying and collecting data points to evaluate the school's accountability plan and strategic priorities
- Serve as the internal expert on student information systems (SchoolTool, School Mint, ATS); ensure technical alignment of data structures and modeling across all platforms
- Lead strategic planning for data management, student records, and security protocols in compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other mandated guidelines
- Prepare annual reports for SUNY, NYSED, NYCDOE, and other key funders
- Create and maintain monthly performance dashboards for leadership and Board of Trustees
- Lead surveys using Panorama and Google Forms; analyze results and present actionable insights
- Support NYCDOE Per Pupil invoicing and annual reconciliation
- Support enrollment, attendance and academic programming tasks as needed
Systems Administration & Database Management
- Manage the organization's data infrastructure, including oversight of future hires
- Develop and implement database solutions supporting student management across academic and operational departments
- Perform administrator functions: user management, profiles, roles, permissions, configuration, and storage management
- Maintain and optimize SQL data warehouse to enable cross-platform reporting and analysis
- Create comprehensive documentation to ensure data integrity and continuity
- Build technical capacity through training and support
Reporting, Analysis & Organizational Support
- Build ad-hoc reports and dashboards for programs, academic teams, and administration
- Oversee data entry processes and conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy
- Identify and resolve cross-departmental data issues
- Document and implement best practices for data tracking, analysis, and reporting
- Conduct end-user trainings on student information systems and reporting tools
- Collaborate with Future Paths teams for accurate and timely reporting of college and future pathways data
- Complete assignments as required by Managing Director of Data and Evaluation, Senior Director of Operations, or Head of Schoo
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Education, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field with emphasis on program evaluation and data analysis
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience with data analysis, relational databases, and student information systems
- Experience with SchoolTool or other student information management systems required
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Suite including expert Excel skills (Vlookup, pivot tables, graphing, Power Query, etc.) and Google Suite
- Experience with SQL, database querying, and data warehouse management
- Strong technical understanding of database architecture, data modeling, and systems integration
- Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences
- Deep belief that data is a vital tool for decision making and that accurate data is essential for a school's success and long-term growth/development strategy
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to data protection regulations (FERPA, HIPAA)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across The Door and BS
Highly Preferred:
- Master's degree in Education, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field
- Deep knowledge of charter school accountability systems and performance frameworks
- Track record of progressive responsibility in a charter school or educational setting
- Supervisory experience
- Experience with Salesforce Administration
- Experience managing and mentoring technical and non-technical staff
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)Experience designing and implementing organizational data systems
Work Schedule & Compensation
Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week, with the option of hybrid work 1 day per week available. Some evening hours are required.
Compensation: $83 - 90,000 plus generous benefits package
Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred.
COVID -19 POLICY
The Door follows the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Door requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
