Senior Coordinator of Student Information Systems

Norfolk Public School District•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

Leads the Student Information Systems (SIS) office and oversees automated systems, coordinating all SIS operations. Responsibilities include managing core SIS functions; installing and maintaining hardware and software applications; administering and monitoring database management systems; developing and documenting data collection and entry procedures; overseeing data administration and analysis; conducting systems and process analysis; providing user training and report development; managing systems security; and designing, implementing, and maintaining system interfaces between the SIS and other databases. This role also ensures SIS initiatives align with the Information Technology strategic plan, user needs, and district priorities. In addition, the Senior Coordinator, Student Information Systems, contributes to the division’s strategic plan, prepares and manages the department budget, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Comprehensive knowledge of and extensive work experience in database systems, system development, systems analysis and programming, systems and application software operations, and software maintenance.
Thorough knowledge of the general organization and functions of a large public school system.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinate supervisors and information systems professionals.
Ability to lead project teams and to coordinate large-scale, long-term projects and processes.
Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and improve complex automated systems and processes.
Skill in writing, documenting, debugging, and testing application programs in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner.
Thorough knowledge of SQL; Data Manipulation Language (DML), and Data Definition Language (DDL).
Ability to use SQL database queries and reporting tools to produce information presentations and reports.
Ability to provide technical guidance to information systems staff and to evaluate their work.
Thorough knowledge of information systems, database applications, and how they apply to statistical analysis.
Thorough knowledge of computer design, hardware capabilities, operating systems, and software.
Ability to design, develop, coordinate, and present large-scale informational and training presentations.
Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively to school officials, both orally and in writing.
Ability to read and interpret highly technical manuals covering computer hardware and software, and to interpret technical instructions into common language for users.
Ability to write clear, coherent, and substantive reports, including conclusions and recommendations in accessible terms.
Ability to listen effectively and to accurately determine the needs of information requestors.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, software engineering, or a closely related field required; graduate-level coursework preferred.
Extensive experience as a computer systems analyst with responsibility for major enterprise applications is required, including prior experience leading large-scale projects and overseeing the implementation and support of complex application systems.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with applications used in public school systems is strongly preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Plans, manages, and directs the activities and human, physical, and fiscal resources of the Student Information Systems section.
Manages the installation of, supervises the maintenance of, and monitors the daily operation of all SIS application systems, DBMS products, and programs.
Assigns SIS projects to information systems staff, monitors progress, and reports on project progress to the Information Systems Senior Director.
Manages and coordinates all major SIS operational functions, such as but not limited to student enrollment, student grade reporting, student attendance reporting, student scheduling, student discipline, special education, and annual student record rollover.
Manages SIS database administration, including data planning, analysis, modeling, documentation, and the mapping of data to comply with federal, state, and local reporting requirements and strategic plans.
Manages and coordinates the development and operation of interfacing systems and programs to and from the SIS application systems and databases.
Confers with NPS administration to determine information needs; determines potential sources of information; supervises the collection of data into or extraction of data from SIS databases; supervises the design of forms, reports, and related items for information presentation.
Participates in software product selection for the user community, proposes budgets for annual and multi-year projects, and manages and participates in the preparation of bid requests for software acquisitions and external resources.
Provides technical direction to information systems staff; resolves technical problems and authorizes changes.
Performs information systems staff personnel performance reviews and coordinates section professional development activities.
Performs other duties as assigned.