Associate (Education Consulting) Job at District Management Group, Boston, MA

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  • District Management Group
  • Boston, MA

Job Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

DMGroup is hiring an Associate for its Breakthrough Results team. The Breakthrough Results (BTR) approach helps K-12 district partners to achieve and sustain new levels of performance in their schools by focusing on an iterative cycle of change, allowing districts to see results in just 10 weeks. BTR empowers teachers, school leaders and district staff to create measurable performance goals tied to key organizational challenges like attendance, instruction, operations, etc.

The Breakthrough Results Associate position offers an opportunity to play a critical role fulfilling our firm’s mission to improve public education.

LOCATION

This role will be based in DMGroup's Boston office with flexibility to work remotely up to two days a week, based on schedule and team needs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Support the development of robust program designs that link the district’s big strategic goals to concrete SMART goals, conducting historical analysis and benchmarking to inform the approach
  • Partner with the district to collect data, conduct analysis, process frequent data transfers, and develop weekly/bi-weekly data visualizations that can support teacher teams in making adjustments to their practice on the path to their goals
  • Coordinate with DMGroup’s team of Performance Coaches, working with the project team to ensure they have the data and tools they need to actively coach district teacher teams to strong outcomes
  • Support the development of a comprehensive, data-rich retrospective after each performance cycle with a client
  • Provide robust logistical support to Breakthrough Results projects and events, including supporting the planning and launch of each client project, supporting schedule coordination between DMGroup coaches and client teacher teams, etc.
  • Work collaboratively with internal staff to ensure the continued growth and effectiveness of DMGroup's programs, including our membership network and events, research and publications, software, and consulting
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate should have/be able to:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Minimum of two years of relevant work experience, preferably with data analysis or management consulting
  • Knowledge of the K-12 public education landscape
  • Robust qualitative and quantitative analytical skills
  • Exceptional project and time management skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Google and Microsoft product suites, especially Excel, PPT, and G-Suite
  • Ability to create impactful, information-filled presentations, memos, reports, data visualizations, and other collateral
  • Strong communication and client relationship development skills

ABOUT DMGROUP

For over 20 years, District Management Group (DMGroup) has been assisting the superintendents and CEOs of school districts and their leadership teams to dramatically improve public education for all students.

District Management Group provides school systems with superior strategic insights and tactical solutions to the most pressing challenges facing school system leaders today. In addition to direct consulting, we research and publish on best practices and develop technology solutions to help district leaders implement and sustain reform. Through our consulting, research and technology solutions, we are recognized as thought leaders in national conversations on education reform including the areas of strategic planning and resource allocation, human capital including pay for performance, special education and struggling students, and in stakeholder engagement.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or physical ability.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Work at office, Remote work, 2 days per week,

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