Director of Data & Research — Elevate School Analytics

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a Director of Data and Research to lead analytics, research, student information, and registration. You will establish best-in-class data systems and analytical capabilities to improve district-wide decision-making and outcomes.

As a hands-on leader, you will streamline workflows, build capacity across departments, and ensure data practices are accurate, scalable, and equitable. A strategic, data-driven mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data analytics, research, and student information systems in a large district.
• Ability to translate leadership inquiries into actionable analyses and reports.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, privacy, and security policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead data strategy, analytics, research, governance, and decision-support.
• Build data literacy through professional learning and self-service tools.
• Oversee data health, quality controls, and platform management (e.g., Infinite Campus, Tableau).
• Provide hands-on technical expertise in database management and reporting workflows.
• Communicate findings clearly to district leadership and stakeholders.
• Plan and deliver department leadership and professional learning for staff.

Skills

Data governance

Tableau

Power BI

SQL

Leadership

Education

Experience in K-12/Higher Education data analytics

Tools

Infinite Campus

Dashboard design

Job description

Cedar Rapids Community School District seeks a Director of Data and Research to lead analytics, research, student information, and registration. You will establish best-in-class data systems and analytical capabilities to improve district-wide decision-making and outcomes.

As a hands-on leader, you will streamline workflows, build capacity across departments, and ensure data practices are accurate, scalable, and equitable. A strategic, data-driven mindset is essential for success.