"Outreach Manager, Strategic Data Project"

Job Description

At the Strategic Data Project (SDP), we believe that talent is the engine of transformation in public education. Housed at the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University (CEPR), SDP is a national initiative that strengthens the use of data in education by connecting forward-thinking organizations with the analytic talent and training they need. As SDP continues to expand—having trained over 600 fellows and 400 data strategists across hundreds of organizations—the Outreach Manager’s work is fundamental to strengthening our national network and deepening the influence of evidence-based decision making in education.

CEPR helps education leaders use evidence—not assumptions—to improve student outcomes. By producing accessible research, building capacity, and fostering a community of practice, CEPR shares what works—and what doesn’t—in education. Learn more at cepr.harvard.edu.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• (20%) Data Fellowship Recruitment Responsibilities
  • Leads and manages recruiting of fellows and partners across various fellowship models and sectors (PK-12; Higher Education). This includes developing and managing a project plan for fellow recruitment, posting position openings, conducting targeted candidate recruitment, refining recruitment sources, hosting networking events, and leveraging the SDP alumni network.
• (55%) Data Fellowship Selection Responsibilities
  • Overseeing Fellow application and selection process, leading recruitment and interview processes, developing training materials, ensuring communication for matching fellows to agencies, supporting selection of agency nominees, and managing communication with Harvard offices and partners.
• (15%) Outreach for Other SDP Programs and Initiatives
  • Develop outreach materials and strategies, guide recruitment for training events, develop selection processes, support promotion of SDP initiatives, coordinate invites, oversee list management, and evaluate processes using data analytics.
• (10%) Cross-Team Collaboration and Participation
  • Work as part of a team supporting SDP success via recruitment, partnership management, attending events, and contributing to planning processes.

Qualifications

• B.A.
• 4 years professional experience in the education sector and/or in professional recruiting or admissions.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• People management experience.

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document. This position is a term appointment for one year from the date of hire, with a strong possibility of continuation. It is a remote position, however occasional travel is required (10-15%).

Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated commitment to transforming data use in education, strong public speaking skills, project management skills, attention to detail, experience with marketing or communications, working with education data, advanced degree preferred, team management skills, recruiting track record, and excellent communication skills.

Additional Information

• Appointment End Date: 1 year from the Date of Hire
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Work Format Details: This position is eligible for 100% remote work from specified states.
• Benefits: Generous paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement plans, wellbeing resources, professional development, and more.