Data Specialist

East Baton Rouge Parish School System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

East Baton Rouge Parish School System is looking for a Data Specialist to manage student and employee records. Responsibilities include data entry, record maintenance, and supporting staff analysis efforts.

The ideal candidate will have at least a high school diploma, two years of data entry experience, and proficiency in computer software and tools. The role emphasizes data accuracy and integrity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent plus 2 years experience in online data entry.
• Knowledge of East Baton Rouge policies and current software is preferable.
• Proficiency in computer use and email communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain records related to assigned activities.
• Input, process, and evaluate a variety of data and information.
• Ensure accuracy of data and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Clerical duties

Data maintenance

Customer service orientation

Software proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years of experience in data entry

Job description

Job Title: Data Specialist

Reports To: Immediate Supervisor

Prepared By: The Division of Human Resources

Pay Grade Range: CLH01 to CLH03

Summary

Involves work of a clerical nature in the entering of information necessary for the maintenance of the student records and employee records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software
• Collect all paperwork in a timely manner for inclusion into the data collection system
• Provide typing, filing, duplicating, inventory, record keeping and other general clerical duties for other school personnel as directed by supervisor
• Input, process, maintain and evaluate a variety of data and information
• Assists in providing information and data for reports
• Assist staff with analyzing and interpreting related data
• Reviews, audits, and verifies the accuracy of data for completeness and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and procedures
• Ensures the integrity and security of data.
• Provides a positive customer service oriented level of support

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Essential Functions/Qualifications/Requirements

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent plus 2 years experience in the entry of on-line computer information. Knowledge of current software and East Baton Rouge policies and procedures is preferable in candidates for this position.

Work Environment Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Conduct

The Employees are required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes, but is not limited to, neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to East Baton Rouge Parish School System policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

Technological Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications.

The East Baton Rouge Parish School System and all of its entities (including Career and Technical Education Programs) do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, national origin, disability, or gender in its educational programs and activities (including employment and application for employment), and it is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of gender by Title IX (20 USC 168) and on the basis of disability by Section 504 (42 USC 794). The Title IX Coordinator is Andrew Davis, Director of Risk Management – [e-mail], [phone]. The Section 504 Coordinator is Danielle Staten-Ojo – [e-mail], [phone].