9.2026 - Classified Exempt - Junior Systems Analyst

Facilities Department; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Flex plan

Vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Long-term disability

Public retirement plan

Additional benefits

Job summary

Kearney NE Facilities Department in Kearney, Nebraska seeks a Junior Systems Analyst to support the Director of Technology by managing reporting and system integrations with the SIS. This role acts as the district’s subject matter expert, guiding departments and end users in system use and integration.

The position emphasizes training, data integrity, and cross-department collaboration, with a focus on confidentiality and effective communication. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Two to four years experience as an applications specialist managing system integrations.
• Three to five years experience creating training materials and training end users.
• Ability to analyze and maintain multiple complex systems.
• Experience with Adobe, Microsoft, and Google productivity suites.
• Working knowledge of SQL and information system query languages or willingness to learn.
• Ability to design training materials and documentation.
• Ability to learn federal, state and local educational data reporting requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead trainings for stakeholders and users.
• Confidential handling of sensitive information.
• Demonstrated excellence in analytical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and administrative role for implementing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting the district’s SIS and modules.
• Provide guidance to use cases and configuration changes affecting all SIS users.
• Offer knowledge and support to help desk personnel (tiers 1-3).
• Oversee online registration of students and train building staff for registration functions.
• Install and test new changes/features; create test data; evaluate results and assist staff.
• Manage modules in the SIS: EWS, Analytics, Assessment Imports, MTSS, SpEd, Portals, Registration.
• Perform data quality checks and validate student/family data in the SIS.
• Analyze user requirements and identify enhancements for systems.
• Consult district leadership to improve data efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain professional contacts with SIS professionals regionally/statewide.
• Provide reports to district leadership for data-driven decisions.
• Ensure data syncing with 3rd party systems and resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as required by the Director of Technology.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

SQL knowledge

Training material design

Data reporting

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Problem solving

End-user support

Change management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field

Tools

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

9.2026 - Classified Exempt - Junior Systems Analyst

9.2026 - Classified Exempt - Junior Systems Analyst

Kearney NE Facilities Department - Kearney, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kearney NE

Job Details

Job ID: 5963846
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Junior Systems Analyst supports the Director of Technology by managing reporting and system integrations with the SIS. This position is the subject matter expert for the district and provides guidance and support to departments and end users in the system and integration with the system.

Benefits : BCBS - District will pay for employee health and dental insurance

Flex Plan option

Vacation

Holidays - 8 per year

Sick Leave

Long Term Disability

Retirement through the Nebraska Public Employees System

Additional benefits available for employee to purchase. Please contact Human Resources for additional information

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Abil ity to analyze and maintain multiple complex systems.
• Ability to integrate and support IT best practices across multiple systems and departments.
• Ability to use and experience with Adobe, Microsoft, and Google productivity suite applications.
• Working understanding of SQL and Information System proprietary query languages or ability to learn.
• Ability to design training materials and documentation.
• Ability to learn federal, state and local educational data reporting requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply technical documentation of federal and state laws and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to make presentations and lead trainings related to job responsibilities for various stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish rapport with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Strict confidentiality with sensitive and high-stakes information.
• Ability to independently research and communicate essential information to key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated excellence in analytical problem solving.
• Two to four years experience as an applications specialist managing system integrations.
• Three to five years experience creating training materials, and training end users
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or related field or equivalent work experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Include, but are not limited to)

• Lead technical and administrative role for implementing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting the district’s SIS and associated modules.
• Provides critical oversight to use cases and configuration changes which affect all SIS users.
• Offer guidance, knowledge, and support to tiers 1-3 help desk personnel.
• Oversee online registration of new and existing students and coordinate and train all building level staff with online registration functions.
• Participate in the installation and testing of new changes and features; develop and utilize test data in the operating system and evaluate and report on results; assist and provide support to staff.
• Provide primary management, change management and technical support for the following modules in the SIS; EWS (Early Warning Systems), Analytics, Assessment Imports, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Special Education (SpEd), Parent and Student Portals, Analytics, Registration.
• Perform quality control and assist staff and administration in validating the accuracy of student and family information maintained in the SIS.
• Analyze user concerns, requirements, and requests for system features and uses; identify applications, modifications, and enhancements to existing systems to accommodate user needs.
• Upon request, meets with district leadership, to provide consulting and problem solving services, designed to utilize technology which will improve efficiencies and/or accuracy of data collected and reported.
• Maintains professional contacts throughout the region and state with other SIS professionals, to keep abreast of best practices.
• Provide reports to district leadership to empower data-driven decision making.
• Ensure all data is syncing and reporting accurately with 3rd party systems and cleanup errors as they occur
• Performs other duties as required by the Director of Technology.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Never Occasional Frequent Constant

0% 1-32% 33-66% 67%+

• Standing X
• Walking X
• Sitting X
• Bending/Stooping X
• Reaching/Pushing/Pulling X
• Climbing X
• Driving X
• Lifting 50 lbs. Max X
• Carrying 100Ft. X
• Manual Dexterity Tasks: Sedentary Light Medium Heavy Very Heavy

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: (Intellectual, Sensory)

• Continually reads technical articles, product reviews, and attends technology workshops to maintain knowledge of the latest technology developments.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Accepts responsibility and handles stress appropriately and professionally.
• Handles confidential information appropriately.
• Works well with children and adults.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Air conditioned building; all weather conditions. Hazards : Steps and stairs; heavy materials to carry and move, frequently uneided.

At Will Employment: Employment with the Kearney Public School district is not for any period of time, and employment may be terminated at any time at the convenience of the terminating party, with or without cause, with or without notice. Employment with the school district is not governed by any express or implied contract of employment.