Year Up United · 8 hours ago
Director, Data Analytics & Insights - Alumni
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$87K/yr - $95K/yr
7+ years expYear Up United is a national 501(c)3 workforce development organization committed to ensuring equitable access to economic opportunity for young adults. The Director of Data Analytics & Insights will lead the management and analysis of alumni engagement metrics, generate insights to inform strategic decisions, and foster a data-driven culture to enhance alumni outcomes and engagement.
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Responsibilities
Lead the management and analysis of alumni engagement performance metrics, including annual engagement estimate and three-year engagement scoring
Manage alumni constituent data, including data sourced from internal business partners and third parties
Ensure effective adherence to data standards (security, access) and policies among Alumni Relations team
Surface trends or outcomes that require strategic or tactical attention and adjustments
Lead collaboration with the R&E team on qualitative and quantitative research projects, including the National Alumni Survey/Census, annual focus groups, etc
Collaborate across Alumni Relations on opportunities to gain feedback and develop insights from alumni engagement through resources and activations
Deliver compelling, insight-driven narratives related to alumni engagement to Alumni Relations and key internal and external business partners
Collaborate on the creation of visualizations, presentations, and reports for internal and external stakeholders
Provide guidance to and collaborate across functions to improve alumni data functionality and accessibility
Serve as a strategic partner across Alumni Relations, applying data to improve planning and execution and bringing data-informed perspectives into team conversations
Collaborate with the R&E team to maintain shared metrics, alignment on enterprise priorities, and analytical best practices
Coach Alumni Relations staff on interpreting key performance metrics and leveraging alumni constituent and engagement data
Strengthen data literacy and promote a culture of inquiry and learning across the Alumni Relations
Live the values of YUU
Participate in special projects and initiatives that support YUU's effectiveness, growth, and impact
Actively participate in YUU’s Learning Community, supporting students as a coach, facilitator, volunteer and/or mentor
Qualification
Required
A passion for working with young adults, an unshakable belief in their potential and a strong commitment to the mission of Year Up United
7+ years of experience in data analytics, applied research, and/or program evaluation—ideally within education, workforce development, or nonprofit settings
Proficiency in constituent management and data analysis tools, such as SQL; familiarity with Salesforce, Tableau, BI platforms such as Tableau or Power BI is a plus
Strong understanding of statistical analysis, trend evaluation, and hypothesis testing
Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and communicate them to non-technical audiences
Willingness to take initiative and risk, to creatively solve problems, and be flexible to work in a changing environment
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence decisions without direct authority
Understanding of the Opportunity Divide and its drivers
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
Deep commitment to advancing equity and economic mobility through data-informed strategy
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare options and dental coverage
401(k) match for eligible participants
Earn three weeks paid vacation in first year of employment; four weeks after initial year
Funds available to support staff in achieving career objectives ($2,500 per year)
Company
Year Up United
For more than 25 years, Year Up United has been leading the way in reworking the future — creating a corporate America that works for everyone, not just a select few.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2022 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.87MKey Investors
PluralsightNikePluralsight One
2024-06-26Grant
2023-02-15Grant
2022-06-22Grant
Leadership Team
Gerald Chertavian
Founder & Senior Advisor
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