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Head of Education Data Strategy

US News & World Report ,L.P.

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years

Our platforms on usnews.com include Education , Health, Money, Travel , Cars , News , Real Estate , Careers and 360 Reviews .We reach millions of people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our "Best" series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions

We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations such as Healthcare of Tomorrow .We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S

News. We strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest. Your role in helping us shape the future: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Head of Education Data Strategy to lead our Education Data Team.

In this role, you will ensure clarity, accuracy, and analytic rigor in all of our education rankings. You will lead the team in Education Analysis and Strategy, ensuring the accurate and timely launch of all Education rankings, including Best Colleges, Best Grad Schools, Best Online Colleges, Best High Schools, and Best Global Universities. And you will play a leading role in building and launching new categories and rankings.

Are you up to the challenge. Strategy and Operations: Lead the Education Data Team to support the department's overarching goals. Oversee the editorial data process, including survey instrument preparation, data collection and acquisition, methodology development and enhancements, production of ranking and rating data sets, media relations, and stakeholder communications.

Ensure the accurate and timely launch of all Education rankings, support external communication, and engage with stakeholders ranging from industry experts to leaders within educational institutions. Collaborate with the General Manager of Education to align operational targets and business goals, while strictly maintaining the critical boundary between editorial integrity and business interests Provide strategic direction on education data and ranking initiatives for both the immediate team and the broader organization. Lead the editorial consideration of new ranking initiatives, by determining data availability, survey development, usefulness to readers and needs for cross-functional collaboration with key internal stakeholders.

Keep abreast of Education industry trends across all types of education. External Communications Work with internal teams on inquiries from a wide range of stakeholders. Attend meetings with outside Subject Matter Experts, including deans, presidents, government officials, associations, and accrediting bodies.

Work with the team to identify additional Subject Matter Experts as needed for each project. Be prepared to review panel presentations and act as a spokesperson for rankings when needed, including attending industry events and making appearances in a wide range of media. Leadership: Mentor and develop team members, cultivating their growth as Subject Matter Experts in the education space.

Acts as the internal subject matter expert on all things related to education rankings and data. Educate and appropriately and timely inform executive leadership on education-related matters. .