Data-Driven Advocacy Specialist - Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence Position: Data-Driven Advocacy Specialist

Responsible To: Director of Advocacy Primary Responsibility: The role is a crucial contributor to enhancing data collection, trend analysis, and reporting processes for the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (KCSDV) and victim advocacy programs statewide. This position, with a focus on grant and program evaluation, supports the creation of comprehensive training and technical assistance materials to improve the quality of statistical data collected by member programs and KCSDV. The Data Specialist will coordinate statewide data initiatives to bolster outreach efforts and support public policy work.

Specific duties: 

• Collaborate with KCSDV victim advocacy member programs to assess their data collection and reporting needs.
• Collaborate with the training team to create training and technical assistance materials for member programs on the Osnium database and comparable databases, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Respond to technical assistance requests on the Osnium database or comparable systems from member program staff.
• Assist member programs in streamlining data collection processes to align with grant reporting requirements. This includes providing support with data collection for the Housing Inventory Count (HIC), Point-In-Time (PIT), and Homeless Management Systems (HMIS) as needed.
• Coordinate statewide data initiatives aimed at improving data quality and supporting outreach efforts.
• Analyze collected data to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement in services.
• Collaborate with the KCSDV training team to contribute to program evaluation efforts.
• Assist in the development of reports and presentations for grant reporting and public policy initiatives.
• Stay updated on the latest DV/SA best practices in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data-related processes within KCSDV, including supporting processes with KCSDV’s Coalition Manager database
• Assist with other KCSDV duties as assigned.

Employment Status: Full-time (36 hours/wk), non-exempt (hourly) Salary: $50,000. We know that the practice of salary negotiation can contribute to pay inequities, this starting salary is non-negotiable. Our compensation structure — as well as our approach to future compensation adjustments—is transparent to all employees. Benefits: Health, dental, life, and long- and short-term disability insurance, Section 125 mini-flex plan, and 401K plan contribution. Location: This position offers a collegial working environment in our offices in downtown Topeka, KS. with a hybrid in-person/remote work schedule. Remote work is set for most staff as Mondays and Fridays, with weekly office hours as 8:30am 5:00pm (Monday-Thursday) and 8:30am-12:30pm (Fridays). Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Needed: Proficiency in data collection, analysis, and reporting processes. Familiarity with database systems required, with experience in Osnium or comparable systems being a plus. The ability to extract meaningful insights from data will be instrumental in this role. Capacity to collaborate effectively with KCSDV member programs. Strong communication skills and ability to effectively explain technical concepts. Ability to work in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to travel and have means of own transportation. KCSDV is a proud equal opportunity employer and complies with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. At KCSDV, we do not just accept difference—we celebrate diversity and support our employees by actively striving for an inclusive employment environment. Back to KCSDV’s Job Board.