Data Manager​/Receptionist

Mitchell County Schools Gouge Elementary School - Bakersville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5809367

Final date to receive applications: Jul 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Gouge Primary School

Data Manager/Receptionist

General Definition of Work

An employee in this class performs technical‑clerical work preparing and maintaining a variety of computer databases pertaining to student attendance and demographic statistics in an assigned school. Work involves utilizing specialized computer‑driven file maintenance, word processing and spreadsheet programs which are part of the Student Information management System to develop and maintain records of student attendance, class schedules, grades, demographic statistics, immunizations, etc.

and preparing associated reports. Employee is responsible for reviewing forms and handwritten information, and entering data into proper computer files, often utilizing specialized codes and abbreviations; utilizing scanner devices to input data; updating files on a daily basis; printing reports; and preparing daily back‑up copies of records. Employee is also responsible for troubleshooting eros or other operational problems with computers and peripheral equipment, installing computer program software, and preparing various correspondence and forms.

Work also involves general clerical work, such as answering telephones and assisting visitors to the school office.

Essential Job Functions

• Utilizes the computerized Student Information Management System, a computer‑driven system of word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance program, to enter, store and /or retrieve information as requested or as otherwise necessary.
• Selects data from varied sources, and summarizes information for standard reports, including preparing reports for submission to school administrators and North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, as required or as requested, ensuring delivery in a timely manner; records various files on storage disks as backup copies or for delivery to appropriate officials or offices.
• Prepares and maintains computer records of daily student attendance from submitted forms; reviews late arrival forms and reconciles with absences to create “tardy” lists; reviews check‑out forms, and reconciles with absences to create “early leave” correspondence to students’ parents to advise of excessive absences, absences, according to established policies.
• Prepares attendance reports and reconciles manual and computer reports monthly.
• Prepares and maintains database of student enrollment, recording such data as student’s name, address, parents or guardians, sex, race, immunization record, grade of assignment, class schedule, grades, school bus assignment, lunch period assignment, medical needs, emergency contacts, etc.; records student suspensions and prepares periodic statistical reports; records students’ withdrawal from school enrollment, recording reasons for withdrawal and students plans, as available, and preparing periodic statistical reports;
  
  prepares and maintains daily backup records.
• Prepares and maintains records of exceptional students being served by school, including students’ enrollment and personal data, and specific handicap(s) of individual students.
• May compare various data against data in secondary or previously used information systems, contacting such officials as necessary to resolve discrepancies.
• Troubleshoots hardware and software problems and errors in computer equipment or software, determines cause of error or stoppage and applies corrective steps or standard operational techniques in cases where stoppage can be corrected; develops remedies to identified program deficiencies or operational failure.
• Performs routine maintenance on computers and peripheral equipment.
• Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc. as appropriate to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of database management, with specific emphasis on use of the SIMS system.
• Assists teachers and principals with…