Data Management Intern, Office of Charter Schools

Posted by on May 13, 2013

The School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Charter Schools (OCS)  is launching a historic transformation, culminating in the development of best-in-class charter school authorizing practices. OCS is responsible for monitoring and overseeing Philadelphia’s nationally-recognized charter school sector, comprised of 84 charter schools serving more than 46,000 students. OCS wishes to support this work with the development of best-in-class infrastructure and back-office systems, including strong information management systems.
As a critical part of the OCS team, the Data Management Intern would be responsible for the research, planning, design, and implementation of a cutting-edge data management system to support fast-paced, high-stakes charter school authorizing work.
Performance Objectives:
1) Design and build a best-in-class data management system for the office’s paper and electronic charter school data files, including academic, financial, operational, and compliance data.
2) Develop a strategic plan for the development of a public-facing system to share charter school performance data in real-time.
3) Work with other staff members and interns to develop a strategic plan for integrated office infrastructure systems.
Skill Set Required:
* Strong quantitative data analysis skills
* Ability to plan and manage large projects involving work across multiple functional areas
* Superior attention to detail
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Strong familiarity with technology and software systems, including advanced skills in Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word
* Ability to work independently in a fluid environment that is subject to change
* Strong interpersonal relationship skills and an ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
Some college experience preferred.
Please send letter of interest and resume to Jennifer Nagourney at jnagourney@philasd.org