Duties
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Understand the principles of database management and determine procedures to maintain the integrity of information by auditing current records and establishing standard data entry procedures among the ECHO programs.
· Understand the requirements of the Family Educational Rights to Privacy Act and its implications for maintaining a secure and confidential database.
· Perform essential set-up and maintenance of student management and other systems that require transfers of data information.
· Communicate with member districts and non-member districts regarding deadlines for state and federal transmissions, verify accuracy of data, and perform required transfers to agencies on time.
· Create surveys and compile the resulting data that will benefit the member districts.
· Maintains the inventory for technology hardware, software, and peripherals.
· Responsible for inserting and maintaining accurate and secure database information.
· Maintains confidentiality of student and staff information
· Build and generate reports to meet ECHO organizational needs.
· Work with software vendors for technical support and new feature requests.
· Assist with implementation of new software programs and yearly rollovers of systems.
· Respond promptly to requests and maintain open communication with staff regarding data support requests.
· Assist with uploading and editing website resources for member districts and ECHO.
· Maintain, edit, and create ECHO emails and associated distribution lists.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Minimum Associates degree in statistics, information technology, business, or related field
· Three to five years of experience in data management and analysis
· Knowledge of Student Data Systems (with an emphasis on Pearson PowerSchool), state reporting databases/reports and special education student systems
· Excellent computer skills and proficient using technology tools (Excel or other data mining tools) and internet systems
· Experience in working in a special education environment preferred
· Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to learn and support new systems and applications
· Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with various administrators
· Ability to analyze and solve problems on both a strategic and functional level.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Bachelor’s degree or higher in statistics, information technology, business, or related field
· 12 month position
Salary/Benefits
12 month position
12 sick days, 2 personal days, 12 vacation days
Salary range starts at $55,000