Data Systems Administrator

Job Description

Title of Position:
Data Systems Administrator

Reports to:

Executive Director of Student Management Systems

Start Date:

ASAP

Work Year:
Twelve Months (260 days)

• Serve as the District's Student Information System (SIS) Administrator
• Manage district data systems; establish and ensure accuracy, efficiency and integrity in data collection, maintenance, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy requirements and protection of Personally Identifiable Information.
• Coordinate security of district data systems with the City IT department.
• Facilitate the accurate transmission of data for state and federal reporting, including but not limited to, SIMS, EPIMS, School Course Schedule (SCS), Student Discipline Report (SSDR), School Attending Report and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC).
• Maintain the daily operation, growth, customization, and expansion of the student information system including but not limited to, ASPEN SIS and related integrations.
• Ensure data integrity by following district and state data standards and performing routine data verification activities
• Establish and implement protocols for the entry and ongoing maintenance of all student information
• Write custom queries, reports, and data exports as needed
• Serve as district contact for all data management systems, as directed, including but not limited to, Aspen, Edwin Analytics, Apptegy, Teach Point (Vector), Open Architects (data dashboards), Badge Security Access, Cognia (MCAS), RAVE App (security/emergency services)
• Maintain and manage imports and exports data among the above mentioned data systems
• Serve as district contact and point person for logon and password troubleshooting for users in the above mentioned data systems
• Coordinate imports of student assessment results into identified management systems
• Assist in maintenance and preparation of student test data
• Automates file uploads and processes
• Reviews data for inconsistencies and outliers at regular intervals
• Support Ed Tech integrations
• Document processes, train staff, and provide support for data and data services
• Support all buildings in reporting, as well as data rollover for new school year
• Any other general duties as determined by the Executive Director of Student Management Systems or designee

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• Experience with the following:
• Student Information Systems
• MA DESE Security Portal / Reporting System and requirements
• Data extraction, reporting and integration
• Demonstrate a high level of organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills
• Advanced Database management ability, Microsoft Excel skills and knowledge and understanding of SQL
• XML and/or Java skill or understanding
• Jaspersoft Studio (iReport) Experience
• Work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while managing multiple projects
• Be detail-oriented and work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and student records
• Interact effectively with school staff, administrators, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• Demonstrated experience working with student information systems and other data tools
• Bi-Lingual Preferred

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.