How to apply for Associate Director, Data Hub

About Project Evident

Project Evident is a nonprofit that helps education agencies, nonprofits, and funders use data and evidence to improve outcomes. The Data Hub team provides analytic consulting, so you would work on real client problems in the social sector. The role is remote with a preference for the East Coast and Boston.

About the role

You would lead the analytic side of client engagements for state and local education agencies, nonprofits, and funders. This means managing projects, staff, and client relationships while ensuring data privacy and compliance. You would also help grow the Data Hub practice and represent Project Evident externally.

A typical day

A typical day might include a client check-in call, reviewing data privacy agreements, and meeting with your team to troubleshoot an analysis. You could also spend time writing a proposal for a new engagement or preparing for a conference presentation. The mix of client, team, and internal work varies by project stage.

Who Project Evident is looking for

• 5+ years of experience managing complex analytic projects and client relationships in a consulting or nonprofit setting.
• Strong background in data analysis, data management, and data privacy, ideally with education or social sector data.
• Experience leading teams, managing staff, and handling multiple client engagements at once.
• Comfortable traveling to conferences and representing an organization externally.

Tips for this application

• In your resume, highlight specific examples of managing analytic projects from kick-off to close-out, including data privacy compliance.
• Name the types of clients you have worked with (state education agencies, nonprofits, funders) and the outcomes you helped achieve.
• Show how you have managed both staff and client relationships, not just technical analysis.
• Mention any experience with remote work and East Coast time zones if applicable.
• Address your salary expectations within the posted range of $105,500 - $110,000.

What to cover in your cover letter

Describe a time you led a complex analytic project for a social sector client and how you handled data privacy. Explain how you managed a team and client expectations simultaneously. State why you want to work at Project Evident specifically and how you would contribute to the Data Hub's growth. Mention your ability to travel for conferences and work remotely.

Research before applying

• Read Project Evident's website and any published reports to understand their evidence-building approach and current projects.
• Look up the Senior Director of Data Hub and other team members on LinkedIn to understand their backgrounds.
• Find out which state and local education agencies or nonprofits Project Evident has worked with recently.
• Check if Project Evident has any public statements about data privacy or equity in data use.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• Walk us through a client engagement you led from start to finish, including how you ensured data privacy.
• How do you manage competing priorities across multiple client projects and team members?
• Describe your experience working with state or local education agencies and their data systems.
• How would you handle a client who is behind on providing data or is resistant to sharing data?
• What is your approach to mentoring junior analysts and building a team culture in a remote environment?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Focusing only on technical analysis skills without showing client management or project leadership experience.
• Ignoring the education and social sector context; this role requires understanding of those clients.
• Not addressing the remote nature of the role or the East Coast preference, which could raise questions about availability.