EMIS Specialist

Job Description

POSITION TYPE: NONEXEMPT

• Responsible for assisting contracted districts with the collection and reporting of district data to the Ohio Education Management Information System (EMIS) in a timely manner
• Assist districts in analysis of EMIS data, and communicate to contracted district staff how to correct errors with staff and student data
• Process EMIS data in Progress Book and in the Data Collector as well as troubleshoot information in ODDEX
• Submit Helpdesk tickets to DEW on behalf of contracted districts
• Provide EMIS training to contracted districts as needed
• Attend conference calls, webinars, and meetings regarding EMIS and monitor changes in the regulations that govern data collection. Disseminate this information to contracted districts.
• Develop documentation and processes to make EMIS reporting more efficient and accurate for contracted districts
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive staff and student data and maintain adherence to the Family Education Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) at all times
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned

• Associates degree or higher or equivalent work history
• High degree of proficiency in EMIS, ODDEX, SSID/IBM, OEDs, FFE, Report Portal/SDC, Zoom, and other related systems
• Must maintain valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record for insurance coverage (travel to meetings and conferences may be required)
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral communications
• Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members and districts
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all customers and stakeholders
• Ability to react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions
• Ability to accurately discern detail in written, statistical, and tabular materials
• Ability to set priorities, organize and complete duties efficiently without supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively and to learn new technologies and skills
• Ability to analyze, investigate, and guide district staff to accurately report EMIS data
• Any SIS experience preferred:
  Power School, Progress Book, or Infinite Campus