Student Information Specialist

GOODWIN UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL SERVICES INC•Riverside, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student Information Specialist receives oral or written instructions from the Director, plans and organizes work according to established or standard procedures; determines priority of work tasks; prepares reports and correspondence as directed. Performs maintenance and administration of student information system including but not limited to, Gradebooks/Power Teacher management, Parent Portal management, account profiles, files, table, records, data imports/exports. Manages and monitors student information system to ensure maximum uptime and performance; Troubleshoots and resolves day-to-day issues with the student information system; monitors school connections and systems availability; Manages monitors systems capacities and prepares plans to avoid shortfalls; Ensures all backups run according to schedule; Conduct any required and annual maintenance functions; Maintain software and databases including files, tables, queries, reports, imports/exports. Performs data uploads to various GUMSS systems i.e. Clever, Follet, Google Classroom, School Dismissal Manager, School Messenger, etc. Performs data exports for use in various GUMSS systems, formats, integration or analysis of data; Trains and assists system users with the student information system. Prepares and improves technical documentation, writes technical and user policies/ procedures; Assist and supports student information system operating system for application upgrades; Coordinates repairs/fixes with vendor; maintains security/integrity standards and controls; Assists in providing student information system technical expertise in planning projects; Performs Connecticut State Reporting including PSIS,TCS, ED reports according to published timetables. Performs Federal reporting including CRDC. Assists and supports student registration and enrollment as required. Assist and support the collection and maintenance of student Free and Reduced Lunch applications as required. Assists and supports GUMSS educational technology systems as required. Stays up to date with current and emerging programming languages and technologies related to student data systems; Performs other responsibilities and functions as directed by the Director and his/her designee. Perform updates and maintenance as needed on various district systems, software and portals. Other administrative tasks may be assigned as appropriate.

Requirements

Minimum (5) years related experience
A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the responsibilities of this position may be considered in the lieu of stated education and experience requirements.
This position requires experience with Powerschool, database management, Connecticut state reporting, statistical analysis, programming language, technology support including network troubleshooting and end user application support.
Strong communication skills required, i.e. must be capable of effectively presenting information, conducting user training, user application support and responding to questions from all levels of the organization.
Bachelors Degree

Nice To Haves

Experience in an educational environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plans and organizes work according to established procedures
Prepares reports and correspondence
Maintains and administers student information system
Manages and monitors student information system for uptime and performance
Troubleshoots issues with the student information system
Monitors school connections and systems availability
Manages systems capacities and prepares plans to avoid shortfalls
Ensures backups run according to schedule
Conducts required and annual maintenance functions
Maintains software and databases
Performs data uploads to various GUMSS systems
Performs data exports for use in various GUMSS systems
Trains and assists system users with the student information system
Prepares and improves technical documentation
Assists and supports student information system operating system upgrades
Coordinates repairs/fixes with vendor
Maintains security/integrity standards and controls
Assists in providing student information system technical expertise in planning projects
Performs Connecticut State Reporting
Performs Federal reporting
Assists and supports student registration and enrollment
Assists and supports the collection and maintenance of student Free and Reduced Lunch applications
Assists and supports GUMSS educational technology systems
Stays up to date with current and emerging programming languages and technologies
Performs other responsibilities and functions as directed
Performs updates and maintenance on various district systems, software and portals
Other administrative tasks may be assigned