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Fully Remote - can be based anywhere in the U.S.
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This is a remote contract position until February 2027 (with possibility of conversion to a full-time staff position) for approximately 40 hours/week on average, that can be based anywhere in the U.S. and requires the majority of working hours each day to fall between 8am and 6pm Eastern Standard Time.
Compensation
Rate: $60–$67 per hour
Overview
Be part of something big: help unify data across multiple university systems as a key contributor to a major higher education initiative. You'll play a critical role in consolidating data across multiple higher education systems using your expertise in data schemas to map, transform, and validate data, ensuring every piece is accurate, consistent, and ready to power smarter decisions. The broader aim is to provide colleges and universities with technology tools that will make their data ready for analyses to support student outcomes.
Reporting to the Director, Research, this role is a chance to work on a forward-thinking, high-impact project alongside a collaborative, driven team, while building hands-on experience that will set you apart in the field. If you're passionate about data and eager to make a real difference in higher education, we want to hear from you.
At DataKind, we believe in the transformative power of data science and AI to create a more promising future. Since our founding in 2012, we've been at the forefront of designing scalable, data-driven tools that address some of the world's toughest challenges—ranging from frontline health, humanitarian action, climate and environment, economic opportunity, education, and more. As both a product innovator and a movement catalyst, we set new standards in the social sector, empowering organizations to harness the full potential of data science and AI while putting communities first.
At DataKind, we believe that people are the most important asset to delivering on our mission. As a people-first remote organization, we offer the following for all our employees:
Flexibility and time off. Enjoy genuine flexibility that goes beyond adjustable hours. We build in shared time off, organization-wide recharge days, bi-weekly meeting-free days, and flexible PTO (with a minimum of 20 vacation days encouraged annually).
Comprehensive Wellness Support. We care for your total wellbeing with 100% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees (72% for dependents), a wellness reimbursement program for the activities and purchases that matter to you, and 12 weeks paid parental leave when you need it most.
A Culture of Growth. Every team member receives professional development funding each year, alongside mentorship and advancement opportunities. We invest in your future with a 401(k) plan with 5% employer matching.
Meaningful Connection. Despite being distributed across time zones, we value being able to come together in person for conferences, strategic planning, and at our annual staff retreat.
Living our Values. DataKind is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment in our day-to-day work and via special initiatives driven by our DEI Steering Committee.
DataKind is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups in tech to apply. DataKind does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected category.
Applicants must have a U.S.-based permanent address and be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis indefinitely without employer visa sponsorship.
