Senior Data Scientist

Risepoint is an education technology company that helps regional universities launch and grow online programs for modern learners. Risepoint supports more than 100 universities and colleges across five countries, with programs concentrated in high-demand fields including nursing, healthcare, teaching, business, technology, and public service. Our suite of products and services supports the full student journey and each university’s long-term goals. Together, we increase access to affordable education that delivers a strong return on investment for learners and meets employer and community needs. Learn more at risepoint.com.

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 initiative you own—from scoping a churn-risk model through deploying it into production and measuring its downstream impact—translates directly into a real person getting the support they need before they fall through the cracks. By driving cross-functional alignment and accountability across Product, Engineering, and CX teams, you will help Risepoint’s university partners serve more students more effectively.

How You Will Bring Our Mission to Life

What You Will Do

Initiative Leadership & Cross-Functional Ownership

• Lead AI/ML initiatives end-to-end—scoping, designing, managing implementation, and driving outcomes—coordinating across Product, Engineering, CX, and university partner teams. • Own accountability for delivering measurable business outcomes from each initiative: retention lift, engagement improvement, enrollment conversion, and pipeline efficiency. • Drive alignment and decision-making across teams at each stage of an initiative’s lifecycle, from defining success metrics through post-deployment iteration. • Identify and scope net-new AI/ML opportunities that deliver impact for students, university partners, and Risepoint’s business, and advocate for prioritization with leadership. • Manage relationships with key vendors and software providers as a workstream leader, ensuring delivery commitments are met.