Data Systems Coordinator

About the role

UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION   Position: Data Systems Coordinator Department: Information Technology Reports to: Director of Technology FLSA Status: Exempt � Administrative Support Personnel Schedule: Full Time, 12 Months *Rate of Pay Commensurate with Experience MISSION STATEMENT: The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically. Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.   SUMMARY: The Data Systems Coordinator works as a member of the Information Technology department and is responsible for management of District data systems to facilitate educational and operational needs. This position will use judgment in prioritization of work tasks and in application of methods and processing functions, review operational processes to enhance data quality and system accuracy, integrity and security. This position will work to support and implement cross departmental system implementations.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: (Other appropriate duties may be assigned.) Establish, design, and implement data systems, reports, and queries. Provide support to coordinate and confirm the accuracy and validity of information. Supports PowerSchool eSchoolPlus SIS for internal and external users. Works with District Departments to manage and support operational platforms such as Frontline Education modules and Powerschool eFinanceplus. Coordinate data transfer between systems. Manage rostering and access of digital resources through Classlink. Act as the main technical resource for implementations of new data systems and improvements or changes to existing systems. Maintains procedural knowledge of state and federal guidelines for data reporting as well as technical knowledge of the systems used. Assists district PIMS Coordinator with data systems technical support and process support. Provide support to facilitate and meet District information and data reporting needs. Facilitate end user technical and data systems training as needed. Provide cross training or knowledge sharing as required to ensure system function redundancy exists. Maintain confidentiality with regard to the information being processed, stored, or accessed by the systems. Maintain system end-user documentation and business rules. Maintain current knowledge and a base understanding of new technologies. Perform other duties as assigned   QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's Degree in a technology discipline or minimum of three years comparative experience. Three to five plus years of experience, preferably in a school district setting. Experience in working with the public. Strong knowledge of computer software programs including word and spreadsheet programs. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures or government regulations. Congenial interpersonal skills when interacting with stakeholders. Ability to lift and/or move boxes weighing 20-25 pounds. Ability to interact positively with others and work as a team. Ability to take initiative and multitask. Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements. Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.     The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.   Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible of icial for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.