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StriveTogether, Inc. lists this Chief Impact Officer | Spartanburg Academic Movement | Spartanburg, SC opportunity in spartanburg, South Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Details
Job Location : Spartanburg, SC 29302
Position Type : Full Time
Education Level : 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage : Up to 25%
Job Category : Executive
The Chief Impact Officer (CIO) with the Spartanburg Academic Movement (SAM) serves as a visionary and results-driven leader responsible for guiding SAM’s data, evaluation, research, and measurement strategies. As a key member of the executive leadership team, this role ensures the integration of data insights into decision-making, strategic planning, and program evaluation to drive systemic change and improve outcomes from cradle to career.
Essential DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
Strategic Leadership
Design and implement a data-driven strategy to measure and improve outcomes across all SAM initiatives.
Lead the development and execution of an external measurement and research agenda, including convening work groups and advisory councils of local data leads and external experts.
Ensure that measurement and evaluation strategies incorporate external data sources, best practices, and field-wide learning to inform organizational and community impact.
Data, Evaluation, and Research
Oversee data collection, analysis, and visualization to provide actionable insights for decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
Manage partnerships with research institutions, evaluators, and data providers to drive high-quality impact evaluations.
Develop and maintain systems to track progress on key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with SAM’s strategic priorities.
Capacity Building
Build the capacity of SAM staff and partners to use data effectively in their work, including providing training on continuous improvement (CI) practices.
Support local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in implementing evidence-based interventions and using data to improve outcomes.
Inclusive Data and Advocacy
Ensure all data and evaluation practices focus on identifying disparities and designing solutions that promote fairness and improved outcomes for all.
Advocate for data-driven policy and funding decisions with local, state, and national partners.
Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a key spokesperson on impact and measurement, representing SAM to funders, policymakers, and community stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-sector partners to align efforts and maximize collective impact.
Engage external stakeholders through presentations, advisory councils, and collaborative research initiatives.
Qualifications
Education and Experience Requirements:
Master’s or Doctorate in data science, education, public policy, social sciences, or commensurate experience.
Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in data, evaluation, research, or continuous improvement, preferably within a nonprofit or education-focused organization.
Proven track record of leading impact measurement and driving systemic change.
Skills and Competencies:
Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) including the application of AI-driven predictive and generative analytics to forecast trends and model scenarios.
Strong understanding of continuous improvement science and its application to education and community initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills to translate complex data into compelling narratives for multiple audiences.
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Worksite address
spartanburg, SC, 29302, US
Who can apply
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