Director of Data and Analytics

Employer:
International School of Beijing


Location:
Job Location
China

JOB TITLE: Director of Data and Analytics 

SCHOOL / DEPT: Schoolwide 

REPORTS TO: Head of School      

SALARY SCALE: Admin Level 2 

REVISION DATE: May 2025 

At ISB, We All Belong 
ISB is dedicated to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals feel they belong, are seen, valued, and heard. We embrace diversity as a source of strength and are enriched through our differences. We are committed to equitable treatment for all, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, background, identity, orientation, or ability. 
 
We seek employees who are committed to cultivating a sense of belonging, ensuring that everyone at ISB feels safe, respected, and treated fairly. 
 
Our Mission  
We are an inspiring international community in Beijing where thinkers and leaders find their place in the world and serve others. So that learning is at its best, we build strong relationships and set high expectations together. We are committed to challenging and joyful learning with the freedom to explore. 
 
 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Head of School to create and continuously improve a comprehensive strategy for collecting, managing, and using data

• Develop, maintain, and disseminate role-specific training for all staff members on utilizing data systems, tools, and reports

• Collaborate with school and program leaders to develop and address research questions and implement data cycles that drive continuous improvement

• Support the administration, collection and interpretation of internal and external student, staff, and family surveys

• Prepare data reports at regular intervals for directors and trustees to track progress on strategic initiatives and key performance indicatorsPerform annual internal audits of every academic and non-academic functional area to ensure proper data collection procedures.

• Work with academic and non-academic functional area leaders to review data procedures and needs and assist in building and strengthening systems to ensure robust data collection and efficient analysis

• Perform any other associated duties as assigned

• Monitor school systems to ensure proper data procedures for data handling and extraction are being followed

• Recommend and maintain schoolwide systems that compile and update data across multiple sources to facilitate timely and flexible analysis and provide user-friendly access to educators

• Supervise and support the coordination and administration of NWEA academic assessments and other work of the Assessment and Data Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERICENCE REQUIRED:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree; master’s degree is preferable

• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data analysis.

• Working knowledge of educational best practices as applied to data extraction, manipulation, analysis and reporting

• Using data to inform curricular and instructional planning and drive student achievement

• Strong knowledge of advanced Excel spreadsheet functions (e.g index matches/VLOOKUP, etc.)

• Be able to perform applied statistical research, analyze data and create reports (distributions, statistical testing, regression, etc.)

• Experience with ad-hoc data visualization and communication for different types of stakeholders, including but not limited to school leaders, educators, parents, funders, etc.

• Plan and prioritize workload requirements including scheduling, delegating, and organizing a high volume of tasks in coordination with multiple offices.

• Effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences

• Supporting a wide-range of technically skilled stakeholder groups to become more comfortable utilizing data to drive results in their school or area of responsibility

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

International School of Beijing

Job Location
China

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