Data Support Specialist

Van-Buren-Intermediate-School-District; Lawrence (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Buren Intermediate School District is seeking a Data Support Specialist in Lawrence, MI, to ensure the integrity of student data, data systems, and access for school improvement and state reporting.

The role supports the Student Information System and related modules, maintains documentation, and collaborates with IT staff to ensure integration across systems. Strong customer service and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with 3–5 years of student information systems experience and increasing responsibility working with data systems required.
• Knowledge of data systems and best practices, relational database management, and/or web development; PowerSchool SIS preferred.
• Familiarity with student information systems, data reporting, and data integrity best practices.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent customer-focused attitude and service skills.
• Serves as a team player for technical support staff and service functions.
• Communicates effectively with staff at all levels, both orally and in writing.
• Manages application software, infrastructure, and third-party environments; coordinates with other entities for system integration.
• Diagnoses and resolves issues, coordinates fixes, and provides backup coverage as needed.
• Assists in importing state and local assessment data into data warehouse solutions and PowerSchool SIS.
• Creates and maintains system documentation.
• Coordinates work with server, database, and network administrators and Helpdesk.
• Keeps current with developments in software, systems, and user-support practices.
• Plans and coordinates multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Works with confidential data and promotes learning resources.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Independent worker

Planning and coordinating

Continuous learning

Education

Associate’s degree with 3–5 years of SIS experience

Tools

PowerSchool SIS

Relational databases

Web development basics

Job description

Data Support Specialist

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Job Details

Job ID: 5970046

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 21, 2026

Job Description

Title: Data Support Specialist

Reports To: Director of Technology Services

Job Summary: Provides support to local districts to ensure the integrity of student data, data systems, and data accessibility to support school improvement, program evaluation, teacher effectiveness, and state reporting. This position will support a large functional area such as the Student Information System (which includes modules for: registration, grades, transcripts, course management, class schedule development, enrollment, reporting, touch-tone systems, and other modules that comprise substantial breadth). Maintains a high standard of customer service and responsiveness to staff computer needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Associate’s degree with 3-5 years of student information systems experience and increasing responsibility working with data systems required. Extensive technical experience related to the area of assignment may be considered as a substitute for the degree requirement.

Work Experience: Knowledge of data systems and best practices, relational database management, and/or web development, including ancillary utilities, multiple operating systems. Knowledge of PowerSchool SIS preferred.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates excellent customer-focused attitude and service skills.
• Serves as a team player for technical support staff and service functions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing on a one-to-one basis and with groups at all levels of the organization. Able to listen and draw out necessary information.
• Manages application software, application infrastructure and third-party application environments in the assigned field. Tests, maintains, and monitors system processes using in-house and third party tools. Work must be coordinated with other entities to ensure integration between systems.
• Performs problem analysis to resolve system or application issues. Performs complex diagnosis of problems, providing solutions within area of responsibility, and/or through consulting with VBISD Technology Services team members; coordinates implementation of fixes and enhancements. Provides backup for other analysts as required. Responds to critical issues during off hours when necessary.
• Assists in the import of state and local assessment data into data warehouse solutions and PowerSchool student information system.
• Creates and maintains system documentation.
• Coordinates work with server, database, and network administrators, District Site Coordinator, and Helpdesk.
• Stays current with technological developments in software development, systems and application support, as well as management and user-support practices.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to accomplish work goals and objectives. Able to plan, prioritize, and coordinate complex multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates principles of continuous learning.
• Ability to work with confidential data.
• Introduces, publicizes, and encourages the use of available learning resources and technologies through publications, newsletters, electronic presentations, and in-person trainings.
• Plans and facilitates workshops on relevant and meaningful topics in media and technology resources including but not limited to online learning, video conferencing, streaming video, digital media, and handheld technology.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with Director of Technology Services, co-workers, district staff, and public.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Technology Services.
• Valid driver's license required.

Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren Board of Education.

Position Type: Regular

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Van Buren HR
• 490 South Paw Paw St.
• Lawrence, Michigan 49064
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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