Data, Systems, & Reporting Specialist

Join the team at The Equity Project (TEP) Charter School, featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and on 60 Minutes for its revolutionary teacher salaries and its outstanding results.  TEP aims to achieve educational equity for students from low-income families by utilizing world-class teachers, while re-imagining the teaching profession as a place in which teachers prioritize their own growth as pedagogical experts and community leaders.   

Watch the video below to learn more about TEP's new Middle School facility, designed with community and equity at the forefront. 

About the Role

Are you passionate about data systems, data governance, and educational equity? As a Data, Systems, & Reporting Specialist at TEP Charter School, you will manage our school's student information system (SIS), lead data analysis projects, ensure accurate reporting, and contribute to enrollment and grant processes. This full-time, on-site role is based in Washington Heights/Inwood (NYC). It is an excellent opportunity for professionals with strong communication skills, proven work experience in data analysis, data systems, or school operations, and the drive to contribute to organizational success.

This role is ideal for a candidate ready to oversee data architecture, maintain strong data quality frameworks, and apply modern data visualization, data analytics, and business intelligence practices to ensure accuracy and clarity. Candidates with experience as data specialists or those aspiring to grow into data governance analysts will find this role especially rewarding.

Responsibilities

Data Systems & Governance

• Manage TEP’s student information system and ensure data integrity across all platforms

• Oversee data governance and compliance with federal, NYSED, NYC DOE and local reporting authorities

• Conduct advanced data analysis to refine academic assessment trackers, student achievement reports, and performance evaluation systems

• Build dashboards and reports using Excel, Google Sheets, TEP’s internal student information system and external software containing student performance data,  with an eye on enhancing current systems

• Apply workflow automation and process improvements to streamline operations

• Support data integration efforts, maintaining consistency across multiple systems and ensuring reliable database management

Grants & Development

• Research grant opportunities and write competitive applications

• Maintain TEP’s Grants Language Guide with consistent narratives, metrics, and key data assets

• Submit timely, accurate grant reports supported by clear data analytics and outcomes
• Ensure compliance with all governance requirements for federal Title funding and additional sources of revenue  

Special Projects

• Support facility launches and program expansions (e.g., Pre-K)

• Collaborate with community partners to align reporting needs and strengthen systems
• Projects will vary and expand in scope as the individual gains greater insight into organizational needs 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in education, data systems, or organizational development

• 2–5+ years of professional experience with data systems, data analysis, or school operations

• Strong proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and comfort managing data modeling and reporting tasks

• Experience creating data visualization dashboards with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau, a plus

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical data into clear insights

Preferred

• Familiarity with data architecture concepts and database management

• Experience supporting compliance reporting, grants, or school enrollment

• Exposure to practices in organizational development, evaluation, and training activities

• Knowledge of data governance analysts practices or related data specialist roles

Commitment to TEP’s Vision: Aligned with TEP’s mission of achieving educational equity and leveraging strong data systems to support student success.

Why TEP

• At TEP, professional development and personal growth are central to our staff experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic work environment that supports staff at every stage of their career.

  • Competitive Salary: Commensurate with experience and aligned with the current job market and median annual wage benchmarks (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
  • Generous Paid Time Off: 6 weeks of vacation, 11 federal holidays, plus personal and sick days
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Family Support: Includes parental leave and dependent care accounts
  • Wellness Programs: Staff food program, wellness initiatives, and retreats
  • Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contribution
  • Continuous Learning: Professional development, training activities, and growth opportunities

Application Process

TEP is designed and structured around the belief that great staff members are the key to achieving educational success for students. As such, we require applicants to demonstrate their qualifications throughout the application and hiring process. The requirements for each applicant include:

• Resume: Potential candidates must submit an up-to-date resume
• Cover Letter: Potential candidates must submit a well-written cover letter that highlights their specific interest in joining the TEP community

TEP is currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis. If you submit both a cover letter and resume, you will receive a response from us as to whether or not you will be invited to the next stage of the process.

Client-provided location(s): Flexible / Remote

Job ID: 7300965

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-10-06T18:31:06