What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of People & Operations Data Analytics position at Rocky Mountain Prep?
About Rocky Mountain Prep
We are Rocky Mountain Prep, a movement comprised of incredible educators, families, scholars, and advocates who are changing the face of public education in Colorado by democratizing college access and preparation for historically marginalized students and families. On paper, we are a network of twelve college preparatory charter schools in the Denver metro area serving students as young as twelve weeks through twelfth grade. But we are so much more than this.
The RMP community is filled with staff, students, and stakeholders who are motivated by our pillars of rigor and love, live daily by our PEAK values, and believe deeply in the power and potential of every student we serve. We aspire to be the highest-performing school system in Colorado. We will grow to serve students in many communities who need more seats in schools that provide rigorous and loving college preparatory options.
Who We Seek:
We seek teachers and staff who are interested in developing students into outstanding human beings in their academic and personal lives by role-modeling our culture of Rigor and Love. Work collaboratively with their teammates and seek feedback, coaching, and mentorship from their admin team and school community. Implement our data-driven curriculum with the tools they’ve gained from experience while they adapt to the needs of their students.
If you are mission-driven, humble in your reflections about your practice, smart in your approach to data, and results-oriented, we’d love to have you apply.
During the 2024-2025 school year, RMP is driving after five big goals:
- 85% Staff Retention
- 100% of campuses going green & ECE-2nd grade students growing an average of 1.25 years in math and reading
- 100% of seniors accepted into college
- 40% of 3rd-8th grade students meet their Accelerated Reader millionaire goal
- RMP meets its network enrollment goal
Each member of the organization plays a part in achieving these goals. School-based staff members will work towards 2 or 3 metrics aligned to their individual roles AND the Big 5. These metrics vary by position and are subject to change for the 2022-2023 school year. You will be held accountable for some of these goals in your role.
Role Mission
The Director of People & Operations Data Analytics will lead and develop the data analytics function for our people & operations functions. This role is crucial in leveraging data insights to drive strategic decision-making, improve organizational effectiveness, and optimize employee engagement, retention, and performance. The Director will work closely with senior leadership to align data analysis with operational goals and ensure data-driven strategies are implemented across the organization.
In this role, you will…
- Data Strategy & Leadership: Lead the development of a comprehensive data strategy for people & operations data, ensuring alignment with the organization's overall goals.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Oversee the analysis and reporting of key metrics related to employee engagement, retention, performance, compensation, and HR operations, as well as key metrics related to attendance, enrollment, persistence, and other operations team metrics. Develop actionable insights that inform decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Operational Efficiency: Work with the network team and senior leadership to identify areas for process improvement and optimize operational efficiency through data-driven strategies.
- Performance Metrics & KPIs: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for people and operations functions, providing regular updates and recommendations to leadership based on data insights.
- Data Systems & Tools: Oversee the implementation and management of data and enrollment systems and tools, ensuring integration with other HR and operational platforms. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Operations, HR, Talent, Finance, IT, and other departments to ensure data insights are used to drive cross-functional initiatives and improve organizational outcomes.
- Training & Development: Train staff on best practices for data analysis, interpretation, and presentation and foster a data-driven culture within the team. Lead consistent lunch and learns for network leaders to assess progress toward goals.
- Other duties as assigned: As an RMP Movement Builder, you understand that your role is not limited to what’s in your job description. RMP is focused on innovation that is fast-paced and results-oriented. We move where the data tells us. Our jobs are defined enough for clarity but flexible enough to serve the Concept Essence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Data Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- 3 years of experience in People Analytics, HR Operations, or Data Analytics, with a proven track record of leveraging data to drive organizational change.
- Expertise in HR data systems (or willingness to learn) and analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Excel, R, Python).
- Strong understanding of people and operations functions, or willingness to learn.
- Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for a non-technical audience, including senior leadership.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred
- Experience with predictive analytics and machine learning models for workforce planning and performance management.
- Knowledge of privacy regulations related to HR data (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Experience with advanced statistical analysis and data visualization techniques.
Salary
This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position with a salary range of $85,000 to $120,000.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Retirement through PERA
- Paid-Time-Off
Demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Rocky Mountain Prep does not sponsor visas at this time.
RMP is an equal-opportunity employer. We seek applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We appreciate your interest in Rocky Mountain Prep and look forward to getting to know you!
Salary : $85,000 - $120,000
