Associate Director of Data Strategy and Impact

Associate Director of Data Strategy and Impact

Location: In-person / CIST Administrative Office / Austin, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Supervises: Will supervise the Database Specialist and Database Trainer. May supervise temporary staff, Ameri Corps members, interns, work study students, and/or volunteers

Starting Salary: $87,000/year (Salary based on relevant experience)

Rooted in community for over 40 years, Communities In Schools of Central Texas (CISCT) is a sophisticated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Austin, Texas.
Communities In Schools (CIS) is a national organization that ensures every student has what they need to realize their full potential in school and beyond. At CISCT, our mission is simple: surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Communities in Schools of Central Texas seeks an Associate Director of Data Strategy and Impact to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of the organization's data ecosystem. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, systems, and student success and ensures data is leveraged as a core organizational asset, not a back‑office function.

The Associate Director will oversee data infrastructure anchored in Salesforce, strengthen data governance and analytics, and partner with leadership to translate information into actionable insight. This position is ideal for a collaborative leader who thrives in complexity, balances strategy with execution, and is motivated by measurable impact on students and communities.

This position is based in our Austin administrative office, with the potential for one (1) hybrid work‑from‑home day per week.

• Lead how a $25M nonprofit uses data to inform strategy and improve outcomes for tens of thousands of students
• Partner with senior leadership to integrate data into organizational decision‑making
• Oversee a platform that supports programs across the entire organization
• Build scalable systems that support growth while maintaining program fidelity
• Translate research and evaluation into real‑world operational improvements

• Set and execute the organization’s data strategy in alignment with programmatic and organizational priorities.
• Partner with executive leadership to use data as a driver of strategic decisions.
• Champion a culture where data is trusted, accessible, and actionable.

• Serve as the organization’s internal Salesforce expert.
• Troubleshoot system issues and guide solution development.
• Lead database enhancements in partnership with department leaders.
• Translate program needs into smart system architecture.
• Manage external consultants and vendors responsible for complex builds.

• Lead cross‑functional data projects from concept through execution.
• Ensure timelines, deliverables, and adoption stay on track.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems and processes.

• Lead, coach, and develop data staff.
• Provide high‑quality training that builds confidence across teams.
• Create structures that support both accountability and growth.

• Partner closely with researchers to translate findings into operational improvements.
• Strengthen evaluation practices that demonstrate organizational impact.
• Elevate dashboards and reporting that guide programmatic choices.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer science, information systems, data management, or a related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Salesforce administration experience, including:
  • Custom objects and relationships
  • Formula fields and Flow automations
  • Lightning page layouts and intermediate system configurations
• Minimum of two (2) years of people management experience, including staff supervision and team development.
• Strong understanding of data administration, governance, and reporting best practices.
• Experience developing policies and procedures related to data quality, security, and compliance.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical…