Data Coordinator

Purpose of the position 

The Data Coordinator supports EO's research, evaluation, and data management activities across its Early Childhood Care and Education, Workforce Innovation, Career Commons, and other organizational priorities. 

Working closely with the Research Director and EO program teams, this position helps collect, organize, maintain, analyze, and communicate program data. The Coordinator will support program performance and outcome measurement, administer surveys, maintain project databases and shared spreadsheets, create reports and data visualizations, collaborate on funder narrative reports, and assist with applied research and evaluation projects. 

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, is interested in education and workforce issues, and wants to continue developing their skills in research, data analysis, visualization, and emerging technologies. The Coordinator will have opportunities to learn and use new tools, including AI-assisted and agentic workflows, to improve data management, analysis, reporting, and the development of useful data products. 

Essential functions  

  Data Management and Program Reporting (80%) 

• Maintain program datasets, shared spreadsheets, trackers, and other data systems used to monitor program activities, participants, outputs, outcomes, and grant requirements.
• Perform regular data entry, cleaning, validation, reconciliation, and quality-control activities to ensure program data are accurate, complete, consistent, and current.
• Work with program staff to establish and maintain clear processes for collecting and updating data.
• Compile data from multiple programs, partners, systems, and external sources into analysis-ready datasets.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of data dictionaries, documentation, standard operating procedures, and other resources supporting consistent data practices.
• Prepare recurring program, grant, leadership, and internal performance reports.
• Create clear and accessible charts, tables, one-pagers, presentations, and other visual products that communicate program performance and research findings.
• Assist with questionnaire development, survey distribution, response tracking, and data quality review.
• Support program teams in applying appropriate survey and data collection practices.

  Research and Evaluation (20%) 

• Support the Director of Research in designing and implementing data collection and evaluation approaches to assess program performance and outcomes.
• Assist with outcome measurement, program evaluation, needs assessments, landscape analyses, and other applied research projects.
• Collect, clean, standardize, and integrate secondary data from public and administrative sources.
• Summarize research and analytical findings for internal and external audiences.

Competencies  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to listen carefully and interpret what is being said
• Experience handling multiple assignments at the same time
• Enjoy working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with ambiguity and under tight schedules
• Exhibit a positive attitude
• Exhibit a professional manner and appearance
• Strong organization, time management, accuracy, and productivity/prioritization skills
• High level of trust, integrity, and ethics
• Strong commitment to maintaining integrity and confidentiality of information
• Advanced understanding and experience in a variety of computer applications, including use of the internet, SaaS products, Microsoft Office products, etc.
• Working knowledge of office equipment (computers, printers, copiers, conference phones)
• Working knowledge of online remote work technologies
• Ability to participate effectively and contribute meaningfully to meetings
• Takes ownership of producing reliable, well-organized data and information
• Asks questions, looks for patterns, and wants to understand what the data mean
• Enjoys learning new tools, methods, and subject areas and can become proficient through training and practice
• Works effectively with research staff, program teams, organizational leadership, and external partners.

Work environment 

This position is based in the Abingdon, Virginia office. 

Physical demands 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Position type and expected hours of work 

The employee should be available during EO's core working hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional meetings and events outside of regular business hours. 

Travel required 

The ideal candidate will be available to attend early morning, evening, and/or weekend meetings and should be able to travel independently where needed. 

Certificates, licenses, registrations required 

• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance
• Reliable high-speed home internet.

Required education and experience 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as social science, economics, public policy, education, business, statistics, data analytics, information systems, or a related discipline; equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may also be considered.
• Interest in EO's work related to early childhood education, workforce development, community development, or related social and economic issues.

Preferred education and experience 

• One to three years of experience in research, program evaluation, data management, program operations, or a related field.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including organizing datasets, formulas, sorting/filtering, and basic data analysis.
• Understanding basic research methods and quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.
• Designing or administering surveys using SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics, Microsoft Forms, or similar platforms.
• Cleaning and analyzing survey, participant, administrative, or program performance data.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, education, workforce development, early childhood, government, community development, or applied research environment.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement 

EO is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age, or status as a veteran or other category protected under applicable state or municipal law. EO will reasonably accommodate the disabilities of qualified applicants to permit them to perform the essential functions of the subject position. 

Other duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.