Information Systems Analyst - (2025-2026) Enterprise Applications

Minneapolis Public School District•Minneapolis, MN

34d

About The Position

Responsible for supporting the maintenance of the District information systems including the research, analysis, design, and prototype of user-friendly technologies and business processes that will enhance and support systems related to use of the student information system.

Requirements

Two (2) years of college level coursework in computer science, or related field; AND
Four (4) years of professional experience in database management; OR
an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
Knowledge of: Minnesota Department of Education policies, procedures and standards for accountability programs.
State and Federal regulations governing educational evaluation and assessment programs.
Methods, techniques and current standards used to administer education program databases.
Software applications and operating systems, including Microsoft OS and MAC OS.
Structure and operating capabilities of multiple network operating systems.
Principles and protocols for the management of MPS electronic information.
Principles of public sector bookkeeping, record keeping and records management.
System access policies and data security protocols.
Skill in: Compiling and evaluating technical data from computer databases.
Analyzing data from a variety of sources and preparing operational and summary reports.
Interpreting and applying state and local education regulations, standards and policies.
Conducting training classes and providing individual training sessions.
Reviewing documents and extracting relevant information.
Creating and distributing confidential student reports for district staff.
Responding professionally, effectively and efficiently to customer service requests.
Operating a personal computer utilizing specialized software, and entering information into a computer system with speed and accuracy.
Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Minnesota Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Ensures student and school data integrity by interpreting coded information, identifying errors and miscalculations, and resolving problems using edit reports.
Explains information system procedures and applications for accessing, extracting receiving, and interpreting online reports, files, and District publications to consultants and school and office personnel.
Administers and maintains Student Information System database; works with state and MPS databases and proprietary software applications.
Provides orientation sessions to clerical staff responsible for information records and assists with computer related problems; trains site personnel in new procedures; coordinates the scheduling of computer training sessions for site personnel.
Generates mandated and informational reports at the request of the administration to be submitted to County, State, and federal agencies and interprets student, staff, and school data on topics such as enrollment figures, classroom size, graduation and dropout rates, and teacher qualifications and assignments.
Satisfies daily ad hoc requests for information system data; maintains and administers ad hoc report writing tools for student information system end users; trains and assists users of those ad hoc report writing tools.
Supports the data integrity of the district's information systems by providing initial analysis of breaks in data integrity to determine nature of failure; determines if documented software procedures contributed to the break in data integrity.
Maintains system security by controlling access to the system and assigning codes and passwords.
Conducts needs analysis, design, prototype, pilot, implement, maintain and troubleshoot database.
Completes special projects to utilize SIS information; coordinates with other education information programs; provides SIS data to MPS departments and outside agencies within scope of authority.
Maintains production database instances of the information systems. Install updates and patches on instances for development and testing. Install updates and patches on the SIS Production DB.
Maintains aspects of security and confidentiality of records and information.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent's goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information