Program Analytics Lead, Community College Pathways

Howard Hughes Medical Insitute; Chevy Chase (MD); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase, MD seeks a Program Manager who thinks in systems and derives actionable insights from student data within the Community College Pilot. The role emphasizes building tracking infrastructure and coordinating data collection across Pilot sites.

It blends analysis with real program responsibilities, including supporting student success, serving as a resource on transfer pathways, and acting as a primary contact for site issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; a graduate degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in higher education, student success, institutional research, or a related field.
• Experience building and coordinating data tracking across sites.

Responsibilities

• Builds and runs tracking systems for participation, persistence, transfer, and graduation outcomes.
• Coordinates data collection with institutional partners and ensures reporting requirements.
• Analyses quantitative and qualitative data to identify trends and informs dashboards and reports.
• Supports evaluation framework development and dissemination of lessons learned.
• Leads student success work with partner institutions on recruitment, engagement, and retention.
• Acts as a resource on community college student experiences and transfer pathways.
• Serves as the first contact for site issues and coordinates across Pilot sites.

Skills

Data discipline

Data storytelling

Data visualization

Cross-functional collaboration

Student success

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Student information systems

Survey tools

Data visualization platforms

Job description

Howard Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase, MD seeks a Program Manager who thinks in systems and derives actionable insights from student data within the Community College Pilot. The role emphasizes building tracking infrastructure and coordinating data collection across Pilot sites.

It blends analysis with real program responsibilities, including supporting student success, serving as a resource on transfer pathways, and acting as a primary contact for site issues.