Senior Advisor, Database Administrator - Head Start (P4)

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Summary

Save the Children’s U.S. Programs (USP) division is committed to ensuring that all children in rural America have a healthy, strong foundation to thrive as learners and in life. Our goals are to increase kindergarten readiness and grade-level literacy and math proficiency for children in under-resourced rural communities. Save the Children does whatever it takes to be there for children in times of crisis. We help children and families recover from their losses, restore their lives, and build resilience for years to come.

As the Senior Advisor, Database Administrator for Save the Children’s Head Start Programs, you will lead the management, analysis, and recommendations for data within our Head Start initiatives across multiple states. Your role includes system setup and design, implementation, monitoring, and technical support for all Save the Children’s Head Start programs. You will collaborate with the Head Start National Team, including the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Directors, Quality & Compliance team, and other senior advisors, as well as our parent company's Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Learning (MERL) team. Your responsibilities include providing training and technical assistance to system users to ensure the integrity and quality of the data that drives our agency’s strategic direction. In this leadership role within Database Administration, you will work closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Directors, and the Quality and Compliance team to ensure database operations align with Head Start Program Performance Standards, as well as internal and external policies, procedures, and regulations. Your contributions will be crucial in improving program effectiveness through data-driven insights and supporting local staff in maximizing the use of our database systems.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Data Analysis (30%)

• Analyze data across states and within individual programs to identify trends, patterns, and insights. Generate reports and visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
• Utilize database systems, such as ChildPlus and Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG), to create reports and analyze program data and identify trends.
• Provide recommendations for program improvement and design based on data insights.
• Collaborate with the Head Start Quality and Compliance team to analyze data and offer training on database systems when necessary.

Database Management (25%)

• Oversee the administration, maintenance, and security of databases containing Head Start program data from multiple states. Ensure data consistency and accuracy.
• Monitor and manage the database system, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Manage role and access levels of all database users.
• Identify and investigate complex system issues.
• Document data principles, processes, and best practices for database administration.
• Maintain internal scorecards and support Program Directors in reviewing and submitting Program Information Reports.
• Travel to Head Start program locations across multiple states to provide onsite support, training, and technical assistance, as needed.
• Travel to strategic planning meetings, as needed.
• Collaborate with Business Technology Solutions to enhance database functionality and efficiency.

User Support, Training and Technical Assistance (25%)

• Serve as technical resource for system users, virtually and on-site as needed.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including an administrative manual for databases and agency-specific data entry manuals.
• Develop and deliver training programs and technical assistance to program staff based on data analysis to enhance their capacity in data utilization and program management.
• Provide training and technical assistance to local Head Start program staff on database systems and teaching strategies based on data analysis.

Strategic Planning and Leadership (20%)

• Lead the implementation and management of the data support model for Head Start programs, aligning with organizational goals and standards.
• Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) team to ensure data quality controls and processes are aligned with pro