Risepoint
Education Technology
SeniorDataScientist
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“Senior Data Scientist at Risepoint. Skills: AI/ML, Predictive modeling, MLOps. Lead AI/ML initiatives. Own accountability for business outcomes”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve student outcomes; Reduce churn; Increase engagement rates; Improve enrollment conversion; Improve pipeline efficiency; Deliver measurable business outcomes
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5-8+ years applied machine learning, 5+ years data science, Python proficiency, ML libraries proficiency, Bachelor's degree in technical discipline
Nice to Have
PhD in technical discipline, Experience in higher education, Experience in edtech, Experience in student success platforms, Familiarity with human-in-the-loop AI, Familiarity with responsible ML practices, Prior work building next best action models, Prior work operationalizing next best action models, Prior work building propensity-to-engage models, Prior work operationalizing propensity-to-engage models
What You'll Do.
Lead AI/ML initiatives
Own accountability for business outcomes
Drive alignment and decision-making
Identify and scope AI/ML opportunities
Manage relationships with vendors
Build and deploy predictive models
Lead design of 'next best action' logic
and productionize models
Partner with data engineers
Work with speech analytics data
Design and lead A/B testing programs
Establish feedback loops
Establish performance monitoring frameworks
Translate technical findings
Raise team's technical bar
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional implementation; Product teams; Engineering teams; CX teams; University partner teams
Communication Scope
Executive presentations
Process & Methodology
Scoping, Managing implementation
Full Job Description
**Risepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs.** **Join Our Mission** Risepoint is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 100 universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs. **The Impact You Will Make** In this role, you will own the intelligence layer that powers how Risepoint engages with students at every stage of their journey. You will lead end-to-end initiatives—from scoping and design through cross-functional implementation and measurable outcomes—that directly shape retention, engagement, and enrollment results for thousands of students across more than 100 university partners. You will be accountable for delivering the “Next Best Experience” platform: the predictive engine that turns raw behavioral signals into personalized, timely outreach. Your decisions will determine who gets reached, when, and how—translating data science into student outcomes that help working adults succeed in programs that change their lives. You will bring our mission to life by leading initiatives that make the student journey smarter and more human at the same time. Every in
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