Data Processing Technician

Los Alamitos Unified School District; Los Alamitos (CA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Los Alamitos Unified School District seeks a Data Processing Technician to coordinate site data flows, manage input/output, and generate reports in support of school operations. The role involves assisting with student schedules, providing technical direction to staff, and working with District Technology on training and equipment.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of progressively responsible

Qualifikationen

• Functions of an administrative office.
• Technical functions of data processing, registrar activities, attendance accounting.
• Modern office practices and equipment operation including digital tools.
• Record-keeping and filing techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Interpersonal skills with tact and courtesy.
• District-wide computer methods and procedures.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate data processing activities and communications for the site.
• Process input and output for the site’s data systems.
• Generate and distribute computer reports, schedules, and records.
• Adjust student schedules as instructed.
• Provide technical direction for data processing tasks.
• Train staff on data processing procedures as needed.
• Type correspondence and compile reports.
• Order and manage computer supplies and vendor interactions.
• Assist with issuing student transcripts.
• Operate data processing equipment and related devices.
• Review outputs for accuracy and distribute final documents.

Kenntnisse

Administrative tasks

Data processing

Records management

Computer operation

Communication skills

Time management

Clerical duties

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED/certificate

Jobbeschreibung

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of a site administrator or designee, coordinate the flow of data processing operations and perform various responsible and complex technical and clerical work in support of the site.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

Data Processing Technician must have sufficient knowledge to assist in the resolution of data processing problems; to plan and relieve the administrator of a wide variety of routine data processing detail; coordinate data processing activities with the District Technology Department regarding training, technical programs and/or equipment.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Coordinate the flow of data processing activities and communications for the site. Responsible to communicate and implement changes to programs and/or equipment by following District procedures.
2. Perform and coordinate data processing input and output for the entire site.
3. Generate and print a variety of computer reports, schedules, lists, files and records; distribute appropriately.
4. Make adjustments to student schedules, as instructed.
5. Perform other technical responsibilities relating to site programs including technical direction of staff involved in data processing functions such as counseling, attendance, student activities; train staff as necessary.
6. Type correspondence.
7. Compile and complete reports and other documents.
8. Order and store computer supplies; maintain inventory. Work with vendors as needed.
9. Assist when needed to issue student transcripts to colleges and individuals.
10. Operate a variety of office machines and equipment including, computer, printer, quick copy machines and other related data processing equipment.
11. Review and verify student program outputs for accuracy, make necessary corrections, distribute finalized documents, and file appropriately. Receive grade forms, check for completeness, and ensure their accurate distribution.
12. Organize processing sequence based on priorities determined by school calendar in order to meet deadlines.
13. Work with students, staff and parents as needed to accomplish any of the duties listed above.
14. Perform general recordkeeping and clerical duties as assigned.
15. Perform other job-related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Functions of an administrative office.
• Technical functions of areas such as data processing, business operations, testing, registrar activities, student activities, and attendance accounting.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment operation, including proficiency in digital and cloud-based tools
• Record-keeping and filing techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• School and District organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• Applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Technical aspects of the field of specialty.
• District-wide computer methods and procedures.

ABILITY TO:

• Coordinate activities of the site data processing.
• Operate computer, printer, and other related data processing equipment.
• Perform responsible and complex office work involving independent judgment and requiring accuracy and speed.
• Provide technical direction in areas of data processing as needed.
• Coordinate with the District to implement revised office procedures as needed in accordance with established guidelines for data processing.
• Understand and interpret rules and written directions and apply to specific situations.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and time limits.
• Perform duties effectively with many demands on time and constant interruptions.
• Plan and organize work.
• Train and provide work direction to others as related to District data processing.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Type at 45 words per minute from clear copy.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Work effectively within a team, coordinating with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners to complete tasks, achieve goals, and resolve issues in a collaborative and efficient manner.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Los Alamitos Unified School District’s mission, vision, and priority goals.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, GED, or certificate of completion

Two years of increasingly responsible experience in data processing or student information systems