Education Grants & Data Analyst

Overdeck Family Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance (fully

401k match

Life & disability insurance

Onsite gym

Wellness activities

Casual dress

Snacks

Game rooms

Generous vacation & unlimited sick day

Job summary

The Overdeck Family Foundation is seeking a full-time Program Analyst for the Exceptional Educators portfolio. You will build evidence baselines, support data for learning and improvement, and help manage grantmaking workflow. You will join a team focused on empowering teachers and advancing research-driven practice in U.S.

public education. You will work closely with the portfolio Program Officer to maintain databases, analyze evidence gaps, and contribute to due diligence and grant decision

Qualifications

• 2 years of research / analyst or administrative experience in a public school / district, nonprofit organization, or other charitable foundation
• BA/BS degree; MS/MA in a research-focused discipline preferred
• Understanding and passion for education in the U.S.
• Knowledge and interest in research and evaluation methods; demonstrated experience gathering and applying information using justifiable logic
• Demonstrated experience with data compilation, analysis, and insight gathering
• Team orientation and ability to see multiple viewpoints and perspectives to achieve shared outcomes
• Exceptional written and oral communication with strong listening and inquiry skills
• Analytical and learning orientation with openness and ability to adjust, followed by a bias towards action
• Demonstrated ownership / initiative with a proactive problem-solving orientation
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work products (i.e., strong attention to detail) with an ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data software, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Airtable

Responsibilities

• Maintain an up-to-date database appropriate for internal and external usage that includes synthesis of evidence-based practices and programs, seminal research, and analysis of current research / evidence gaps
• Maintain an up-to-date, complete database about all grantees in portfolio, designed to support analysis, learning, and reporting
• Ensure operational efficiency and project management of the portfolio including scheduling and communicating an annual grantmaking calendar, preparing materials for grantee check-ins, and supporting the Program Officer with events and meetings
• Alongside the Program Officer, develop a grant pipeline, conduct due diligence, prepare proposals for the board, manage grant outcomes, and make decisions and act on renewing or discontinuing grant support

Skills

Research/analyst experience

Data analysis

Excel

Airtable

Microsoft Office

Education

BA/BS degree

MS/MA preferred

Tools

Airtable

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

The Overdeck Family Foundation is seeking a full-time Program Analyst for the Exceptional Educators portfolio. You will build evidence baselines, support data for learning and improvement, and help manage grantmaking workflow. You will join a team focused on empowering teachers and advancing research-driven practice in U.S.

public education. You will work closely with the portfolio Program Officer to maintain databases, analyze evidence gaps, and contribute to due diligence and grant decision