Data and Operations Manager

About READY

Rochester Education and Development for Youth (READY) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring every Rochester family has access to a high-quality public school. READY aims to achieve this by fostering strong educators, effective partnerships, and supportive systems that enhance school environments. Their vision is for a Rochester where every family can access a school that prepares every child for lifelong success. READY collaborates with schools, higher education institutions, community organizations, and philanthropic partners to strengthen the city's education ecosystem. For more information, visit ready4schools.org.

The Opportunity

READY is seeking a Data & Operations Manager to support the organization's growth. This role will oversee data systems, reports, finances, technology, and organizational operations, ensuring they align with READY's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage READY's organizational data systems, including School Finder, academic performance, enrollment, program data, and the 10,000 Quality Seats Plan.

• Develop dashboards, reports, and data visualizations that support leadership, board governance, fundraising, communications, and strategic decision-making.

• Ensure organizational data is accurate, consistent, and supports grant reporting, evaluation, and public communications.

• Monitor education accountability data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that strengthen READY's work.

• Conduct research and analyze education, enrollment, and accountability data to identify opportunities and inform strategy.

• Support READY's communications and advocacy efforts by providing accurate data and research that demonstrate organizational impact.

• Coordinate day-to-day financial administration, including accounts payable, budgeting, and financial reporting.

• Manage office purchasing, equipment inventory, and day-to-day operational logistics.

• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for organizational events.

• Coordinate logistics for meetings, events, trainings, and organizational convenings.

• Support technology onboarding, equipment management, software administration, and staff technology requests.

• Recommend technology and process improvements that strengthen organizational effectiveness and support READY's operational needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Nonprofit Management, Education, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

• Three or more years of experience in operations, data analysis, organizational management, project management, or a related field, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.

• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or other tools that support organizational decision-making.

• Experience supporting financial operations, including accounts payable, budgeting, or financial reporting.

• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and data reporting tools.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in education, education nonprofits, school support organizations, or public policy.

• Experience analyzing education, enrollment, accountability, or demographic data.

• Experience coordinating organizational events, logistics, or vendor relationships.

• Familiarity with nonprofit financial management and grant reporting.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first year, the successful Data & Operations Manager will:

• Become READY's trusted source for organizational data, reporting, and operational support.

• Maintain accurate reporting for the 10,000 Quality Seats initiative, School Finder, and organizational performance.

• Produce dashboards and reports that strengthen decision-making, communications, fundraising, and board governance.

• Build efficient operational systems that improve organizational effectiveness and event execution.

• Serve as a dependable operational partner to the Fractional Chief of Staff and CEO.

Work Environment

This position is based in Rochester, New York and is primarily performed in person. The Data & Operations Manager works in a professional office environment and collaborates regularly with READY staff, consultants, vendors, volunteers, and community partners. Occasional evening meetings or events and limited local travel within the Rochester area may be required.

Physical Requirements

This position primarily involves work in a professional office environment and requires the ability to:

• Remain stationary for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings.
• Frequently operate a computer and standard office equipment.
• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through virtual meeting platforms.
• Occasionally move throughout office and community settings to support meetings, events, and organizational activities.
• Occasionally lift or move materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

To Apply

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Equal Employment Opportunity

READY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. READY recruits, hires, develops, and promotes employees based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.