Data Manager

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

44d•$3,883 - $5,453•Onsite

About The Position

The UNM Early Childhood Services Center (ECSC) is seeking candidates for a Data Manager to support the Statewide Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD) Comprehensive Early Learning and Consultation initiative. The Data Manager will provide administrative, technical, and operational support to ensure the successful coordination and completion of multiple projects. This position works closely with the Project Development Team to monitor timelines, track deliverables, and maintain project documentation. Candidates must have documented experience collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data in preparation for the generation of statistical and analytical reports. The position will be responsible for managing data across multiple systems and supporting communication among project stakeholders. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, technologically proficient, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The preferred candidate will have experience with the following systems: Microsoft 360 suite (including advanced Excel skills), Gravity Forms, and Survey Monkey. Experience with the following early childhood systems are beneficial but training will be provided to those without experience in these systems: Teachstone/ CLASS, Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS), Language Environment Analysis (LENA), and NM Early Childhood Professional Development Information System (PDIS). Candidates should include information documenting how they are meeting the preferred qualifications in their cover letter. This is a term position subject to continuous employment renewed annually - Term end date is subject to change based on annual funding.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications.
Ability to train assigned staff.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to verify data input and correct errors.
Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
Ability to provide a range of systems training and/or support activities for users.
Knowledge of database construction, management, and retrieval methods.
Ability to resolve data input, storage and/or retrieval problems and to design solutions and modifications.
Knowledge of computer data processing principles.
Knowledge of mathematics.
Ability to analyze operational data requirements and to create and develop databases specific to requirements.
Ability to create data capture and input specifications.
Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and analyze data.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft 360 suite (including advanced Excel skills), Gravity Forms, and Survey Monkey.
Experience with Teachstone/ CLASS, Minnesota Executive Function Scale (MEFS), Language Environment Analysis (LENA), and NM Early Childhood Professional Development Information System (PDIS).

Responsibilities

Develops and designs methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, and classifying information for input into computer and retrieval from computer, utilizing knowledge of symbolic language, optical or pattern recognition, database construction, and retrieval methods.
Collects, analyzes, interprets, and summarizes data in preparation for generation of statistical and analytical reports.
Develops alternate designs to resolve problems in input, storage, or retrieval of information, utilizing knowledge of electronic data processing principles, mathematics, and computer capabilities.
Consults with and advises clientele on the use and interpretation of data; collaborates as appropriate with clientele in the structuring and development of data requirements.
Performs needs assessment activities and works with other information systems personnel to determine feasibility of development of new databases and/or enhancements or modifications to existing databases.
Develops specifications for data capture and input; monitors input to ensure consistency, quality, and integrity of data.
Provides technical assistance and training to department personnel in the use of personal computers, standard software packages, and on-line information systems.
Makes recommendations for on-line program enhancements; assists in testing and implementation of modifications and enhancements.
Supervises or oversees the work of programming and/or data entry staff and/or student employees.
Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
May conduct individual, group, and/or organization-based presentations related to organization objectives and parameters.
May set up and maintain staff security access codes; may manage departmental client server infrastructure.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.