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Risepoint is hiring a Senior Data Scientist (Temporary Employment). The role involves leading AI/ML initiatives, conducting experiments, building models, and operationalizing advanced analytics tools to improve student experiences and university value propositions while mentoring team members.

Highlights

Lead scoping, designing, and managing AI/ML projects that impact university partners, students, and the business.
Conduct AI/ML experimentation by gathering data, creating models, and communicating findings.
Identify and trial new advanced analytics technologies and tools to maintain a leading analytics toolkit.
Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to implement and operationalize analytics solutions.
Mentor and develop analytics professionals within and outside the Data Analytics team.
Experience with Databricks, MLFlow, dbt, and Dagster or strong interest in these tools.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, econometrics, mathematics, engineering, or a related technical field; advanced degrees are a bonus.
Minimum five years of professional experience delivering advanced analytics.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, particularly for explaining data science results.
Role is a limited term, full-time employment opportunity within a diverse and inclusive workforce focused on education technology and university partnerships.

Senior Data Scientist (Temporary Employment) 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 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.
Role is a limited term employment opportunity

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

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.
Role is a limited term employment opportunity

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

RisePoint is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce

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