Assistant Director - Student Information Systems
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Management
Education Administration
Assistant Director - Student Information Systems
Detroit Public Schools Community District seeks an Assistant Director to manage operations, enhancements, and strategic initiatives of the District’s Student Information Systems (SIS).
Location: Fisher Building, 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48202
Salary: $81,929 - $111,190
Reports to: Deputy Executive Director of Student Information
Telecommuting Eligibility: Eligible for up to 20% telecommuting (one day per week)
The Assistant Director will lead a team overseeing SIS configuration, data quality, and integration work, delegating tasks, and fostering a culture of professional learning, growth, and accountability. This role ensures secure, reliable systems that effectively support the District’s goals for student data management and reporting.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a focus in computer science, business administration, or a related field
- Minimum of three ( years of experience in managing a Student Information System or similar large‑scale technical implementation
- Strong analytical skills to conduct analyses and develop recommendations
- Proficiency in Power School SIS or equivalent student information system
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization techniques
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in leading change management processes to support and influence school staff practices
- Experience with SQL, report writing tools, and data integration techniques
- Knowledge of educational data standards and reporting requirements
- Lead the design, testing, and implementation of Power School modules and customizations.
- Plan and implement strategies for beginning‑ and end‑of‑year system configuration to ensure smooth school operations.
- Manage security setup, user account provisioning, and student/parent access within the SIS.
- Lead the development and optimization of Power School plugins for data exports and page customizations.
- Manage and develop a team of two staff members, ensuring effective task delegation and professional growth.
- Foster a culture of professional learning and accountability within the SIS team and across the broader organization.
- Collaborate with business process owners to ensure SIS configurations align with district practices and needs.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams to support recurring system processes such as course catalog management, student enrollment, and scheduling.
- Establish data quality and accountability reporting milestones to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
- Lead custom report development to support school‑level staff and official documentation.
- Develop documentation for recurring processes related to SIS maintenance, database management, and integrations.
- Engage in strategic planning and professional development to drive the System and Application Management team towards annual goals.
- Serve as the district representative on state and local committees involving student information.
- Participate in knowledge management initiatives to improve district communication and continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Executive Director of Student Information Service.
Internal Applicants:
No additional clearance required unless a new background check is needed for the role.
External Applicants:
Required to undergo a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check.
Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online system will be considered. A resume is required. Successful candidates must submit official transcript(s) at the point of offer. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at recruitment or (313) 873‑6897 for assistance.
DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, or any other protected status. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240‑4377 or detroitk
12.org/compliance.
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