Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 52 schools serving more than 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
Our Senior Data Scientist will serve as a functional expert on our Data & IT, Analytics, and Research team, supporting the Senior Director by conducting analyses related to areas of strategic importance for the organization and serving as a key thought partner for the research agenda for the organization. They will create production models and generate predictions as well as craft related tools to provide informative and timely data to key stakeholders.
They will leading data science and predictive analytics initiatives while developing organizational capabilities to leverage Machine Learning (ML), Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI. The individual will serve as a domain expert within our Data & IT Analytics and Research team, to conduct modeling, generate predictive insights, and develop innovative tools using ML and Generative AI technologies. This position will play a pivotal role in shaping Uncommon's research agenda by employing groundbreaking techniques to drive strategic decision-making.
Analytics & Research:
Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Large Language Models:
Training/Coaching:
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s or PhD in quantitative field preferred)
Experience Requirements:
Schedule/Travel:
Our people are what make us uncommon. It’s important to us that our compensation practices align with our values and enhance our ability to attract and retain talent. Our compensation philosophy is focused on equity and fairness, retaining our talented staff and valuing their expertise, and transparency and clarity.
Compensation for this position: Candidates who meet all job description requirements will likely receive an offer of $111,000. The starting compensation for this role is between $104,800 to $123,300. The starting pay will depend on various factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience, education, certifications, and tenure with Uncommon Schools. To receive an offer at the top of the range, candidates will need significant experience beyond the job description requirements. Because we value staff tenure in a role, we do not currently cap salary ranges for current staff members.
Other Benefits:
Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, Uncommon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.
Yearly based
New York, NY, United States