About ALX Africa:
ALX provides education management, leadership, entrepreneurship, and career empowerment services to achieve career goals. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Learning Community Experience Fellow
Location: Lagos
Role Summary:
- As a Learning Experience Fellow at ALX, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of education in Africa.
- The data programmes equip learners with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in today’s data-driven world.
- They learn to leverage powerful tools to analyse complex datasets, uncover valuable insights, and make data-based decisions.
- This role combines advanced data expertise with educational leadership to deliver transformative learning experiences.
- You will be responsible for managing data programs, implementing analytics solutions, and building technical capabilities among learners.
- The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills in data analytics, experience in educational leadership, and a passion for developing the next generation of data professionals in Africa. Read more about the data programmes here.
Key Responsibilities
Program Leadership:
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of the data programs (data science, data analytics, data engineering), from enrollment to Karibu, community management, learner experience and engagement, tracking, advocacy and support, to Tambali and a seamless handover to alumni. .
- Collaborate cross-functionally within the Lagos City Team, City Teams as a whole, Central program teams, and then Talent Readiness, Talent Experience, Selection, Brand, etc., to ensure program alignment with ALX’s strategic goals.
- Drive continuous improvement in program delivery with the north star being graduation, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize learner experiences.
Community Building & Technical Mentorship:
- Foster a strong data learning community that encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing
- Organize technical workshops, hackathons, and data projects to enhance practical skills
- Mentor learners in advanced data analytics and visualization techniques
- Lead team projects and guide learners through technical challenges
- Create opportunities for peer learning and technical skill development
Data Analytics and Visualization:
- Design and implement comprehensive data analytics solutions for tracking program performance
- Create automated dashboards and reporting systems for monitoring learner progress
- Develop and maintain visualization tools to communicate program metrics effectively
- Train learners in using various data processing and visualization tools
- Implement data quality controls and validation processes.
Operational Excellence:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of your program, including scheduling, upholding codes of conduct, resource allocation, and financial stewardship.
- Ensure adherence to ALX’s operational standards and processes.
- Collaborate with the technical team to troubleshoot any technical issues and maintain a seamless learning experience.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science, Analytics, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of work experience in data analytics, education, or program management
- Strong technical background in data analysis and visualization
- Experience with dashboard development and automation
- Proven track record in team leadership and project management
- Expertise in data processing tools and programming languages.
Essential Qualities:
- Demonstrated bias for action with examples of taking initiative to solve complex problems
- History of delivering excellence through measurable outcomes
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with data-driven decision-making
- Experience in building and managing learning communities
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams.
Person Specification / Attributes:
- Courage: Willingness to speak up, challenge the status quo, and embrace new challenges.
- Humility: Openness to learning, seeking help when needed, and a focus on serving others.
- Adventure: A passion for setting ambitious goals, tackling difficult tasks, and finding joy in the journey.
- Initiative: Proactive problem-solving, a sense of ownership, and a willingness to go above and beyond.
- Resilience: The ability to bounce back from setbacks, persevere through challenges, and emerge stronger.
- Qualified candidates should demonstrate a bias for action, strong analytical capabilities, and a passion for education.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should click on ‘Apply now’ below.
