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Risepoint is hiring a Senior Data Scientist. The role involves leading AI/ML initiatives that positively impact university partners, students, and business operations by scoping projects, experimenting with data and models, and operationalizing analytics tools. Additionally, the position includes mentoring data analytics team members and collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to improve student experiences and institutional effectiveness.

Highlights

Lead AI/ML projects to enhance university and student outcomes as well as business performance.
Conduct AI/ML experiments by gathering data, designing analyses, building models, and communicating results.
Scout and trial new advanced analytics technologies and tools like Databricks, MLFlow, dbt, and Dagster.
Work closely with the Data Analytics team and organizational leaders to implement and operationalize analytic solutions.
Mentor and develop analytics professionals within and beyond the immediate team.
Require a bachelor's degree in technical fields such as computer science, econometrics, mathematics, or engineering; advanced degrees are advantageous but not mandatory.
Need at least 5 years of professional experience in delivering advanced analytics.
Demonstrate a proven track record of generating consumer and business impact through AI/ML implementations and tools.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, especially in explaining data science outcomes.
Comprehensive benefits include paid time off, multiple insurance options, retirement with match, parental leave, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.

Senior Data Scientist Full Description

Risepoint assists primarily regional universities in increasing their access and impact by making their academic programs available to students online. Founded in 2007, Risepoint's mission is to expand access to high-quality, affordable, and workforce-relevant education, especially for working and adult students. Risepoint brings single-minded dedication to student success, an integrated set of services, and data-driven performance to our collaboration with university partners.

You'll be joining the Data Analytics team. Our team advances the organization's mission by:

Partnering with our university clients to identify student experience and university value proposition improvements through a mix of advanced analytics, benchmarking, and thought partnership
Partnering with operational leaders to implement analytics & data science innovations that improve student experiences and operational efficiencies
Establishing our advanced analytics capabilities as the benchmark for the industry

In the role of Senior Data Scientist, you will:

Scope potential AI/ML initiatives that deliver impact for our university partners, for students, and for our business
Drive AI/ML experimentation by gathering data, designing alternative analytical approaches, building models, and communicating results
Identify opportunities to trial new technologies or tools within our business, ensuring our advanced analytics "toolkit" leads our peers
Partner with colleagues in our team and leaders across the organization to operationalize the advanced analytics tools you build
Establish counseling relationships with colleagues across the business from the frontline through executive leadership
Develop our team through mentorship and apprenticeship of your immediate teammates, and analytics professionals outside of our team

You will be supported by our Data Analytics team - a mix of career analytics professionals, experienced operators with great analytics chops, and previous consultants - and by the greater Strategy function.

Job Requirements

A proven track record of delivering consumer and business impact through AI/ML experiments and operationalized tools
Experience as a workstream leader, scoping, designing, and managing the implementation of AI/ML projects
Expertise in established advanced analytics approaches and technology
Experience developing with Databricks, MLFlow, dbt, and Dagster, or a strong interest to develop expertise in these tools
Great collaboration and communication abilities, especially when communicating the results of a data science experiment
Familiarity with the education industry gives you a great springboard, but is not necessary
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, such as computer science, econometrics, mathematics, or engineering. A Master's degree or PhD is a bonus, but not necessary.
At least 5 years of experience delivering advanced analytics in a professional setting.

Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical - four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Original Job Description

You'll be joining the Data Analytics team. Our team advances the organization's mission by:

Partnering with our university clients to identify student experience and university value proposition improvements through a mix of advanced analytics, benchmarking, and thought partnership
Partnering with operational leaders to implement analytics & data science innovations that improve student experiences and operational efficiencies
Establishing our advanced analytics capabilities as the benchmark for the industry

In the role of Senior Data Scientist, you will:

Scope potential AI/ML initiatives that deliver impact for our university partners, for students, and for our business
Drive AI/ML experimentation by gathering data, designing alternative analytical approaches, building models, and communicating results
Identify opportunities to trial new technologies or tools within our business, ensuring our advanced analytics "toolkit" leads our peers
Partner with colleagues in our team and leaders across the organization to operationalize the advanced analytics tools you build
Establish counseling relationships with colleagues across the business from the frontline through executive leadership
Develop our team through mentorship and apprenticeship of your immediate teammates, and analytics professionals outside of our team

Job Requirements

A proven track record of delivering consumer and business impact through AI/ML experiments and operationalized tools
Experience as a workstream leader, scoping, designing, and managing the implementation of AI/ML projects
Expertise in established advanced analytics approaches and technology
Experience developing with Databricks, MLFlow, dbt, and Dagster, or a strong interest to develop expertise in these tools
Great collaboration and communication abilities, especially when communicating the results of a data science experiment
Familiarity with the education industry gives you a great springboard, but is not necessary
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, such as computer science, econometrics, mathematics, or engineering. A Master's degree or PhD is a bonus, but not necessary.
At least 5 years of experience delivering advanced analytics in a professional setting.

Risepoint is an equal opportunity employer and committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce

Risepoint offers the following comprehensive benefits:

18 days PTO + Winter Shutdown
12 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday
Medical - four options
Dental
Vision
Life & Disability (company paid)
Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account
Retirement plan with company match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave (company paid)
Volunteer Time Off

Supplemental Benefits:

Wellness program
Alternative medicine options
Pet discounts
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity

Personal and Professional Development:

Continuous Professional and Leadership Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Rewards & Recognition programs

Risepoint is an equal-opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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