University Laboratory School Database and Student Information System Manager

Louisiana State University•Perryton, TX

48d•Onsite

About The Position

The University Laboratory School is seeking a Database and Student Information Systems Manager to serve as the primary administrator and subject-matter expert for their Student Information System (SIS) and associated data applications. This role involves configuring and maintaining various aspects of the SIS, managing system updates, and providing technical and functional support to users. The manager will also be responsible for ensuring data integrity, managing database activities, and developing reports and data analytics to support school operations. This position requires strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Educational Technology or related field
Three to five years of experience
Relevant experience in key job responsibilities (a degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience)

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, Educational Technology or related field
5+ years of experience
Experience in a K-12 School or Higher Education environment

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary administrator and subject-matter expert for the University Laboratory School Student Information System (SIS) and associated data applications.
Configure and maintain student records, enrollment structures, calendars, grading systems, attendance, schedules, transcripts, programs, permissions, workflows, and other SIS functionality.
Manage system updates, releases, patches, configuration changes, and vendor communications.
Evaluate new SIS features and recommend enhancements that improve school operations and user experience.
Maintain system documentation, configuration standards, procedures, and data dictionaries.
Provide technical and functional support to SIS users.
Train administrators, teachers, counselors, and other staff on SIS functionality and data procedures.
Develop user guides, quick-reference materials, FAQs, and training resources.
Identify recurring support issues and implement solutions that reduce errors and improve efficiency.
Serve as a liaison between users, technology staff, and SIS vendor.
Establish and monitor procedures that ensure student and school data are accurate, complete, consistent, and timely.
Develop data-validation processes, audits, exception reports, and reconciliation procedures.
Investigate and resolve data-quality issues and discrepancies.
Manage data imports, exports, bulk updates, and database maintenance activities.
Establish appropriate standards for data ownership, definitions, retention, and lifecycle management.
Support data conversion and migration projects when systems are implemented, replaced, or upgraded.
Manage integrations between the SIS and other systems, such as learning management systems, assessment platforms, food services, and identity-management systems.
Monitor automated data exchanges and resolve failed or inaccurate transactions.
Work with vendors and internal technical staff to troubleshoot APIs, interfaces, data feeds, and file transfers.
Document integration requirements, dependencies, and procedures.
Develop, maintain, and distribute operational, administrative, instructional, and athletic compliance and eligibility reports.
Create dashboards and data extracts to support enrollment, attendance, academic performance, staffing, scheduling, and other school needs.
Translate stakeholder requirements into reliable reports and actionable data solutions.
Manage the submission of all state, federal, accreditation, and other required reporting.
Ensure reports use consistent definitions and validated data.
Perform other duties as assigned.