DATA TECHNICIAN I

Fairbanks Native Association; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision and dental coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability insurance

401(k) with generous match

Education assistance

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Fairbanks Native Association is hiring a Data Technician I to support Head Start and Early Head Start families. You will collect and enter data daily, prepare reports, and share data stories that inform learning plans.

The role requires strong PC skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff and families. Responsibilities include data entry across multiple systems, meeting deadlines for reports, attending trainings, and providing backup support for program finances as needed.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and use of personal computer and data tracking software.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of cross-cultural communication and diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, review, and enter data daily using multiple software tools.
• Prepare data for weekly, monthly, and annual reports.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Share data findings and contribute to learning plans.
• Back-up accounts receivable/payables as needed.
• Maintain professional relationships with staff and families.
• Scan, file, and communicate application status.
• Perform other duties to support the program.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Multitasking

Oral & written communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or related study

Job description

Data Technician I for Head Start/Early Head Start

Fairbanks Native Association is a voice for the Alaska Native/American Indian people of Fairbanks. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families by promoting justice, healing, and wellness in our community. We envision a unified, healthy, and empowered Native community that embraces all cultures.

Because employees are our number one asset, Fairbanks Native Association is pleased to offer a great working environment, competitive wages, a healthy work-life balance, and the following benefits:

• affordable medical insurance, vision, and dental coverage
• employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) investment program with a generous match (after applicable waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Programs First Choice and LifeCare (ADP), paid holidays, generous Paid Time Off, education assistance
• LifeMart Employee Discount Program (ADP)

Join our progressive team at Fairbanks Native Association where your effort results in positive change in individual lives and the health of our community!

As a Data Technician I you will provide support services and enrichment activities to Alaska Native and American Indian students. The Data Technician I supports both Head Start and Early Head Start families.

JOB DUTIES:

• Collect, review, and enter data on a daily basis, using combination of software (MS Suite, Child Plus and TSG, ProCare, ADP, ASQ, ProSolutions, CNPWeb, GMS)
• Prepare data for weekly, monthly, periodic, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service trainings, virtual, in person and other required meetings.
• Confidence to facilitate or share data story and help create a learning plan related to data.
• May serve as back-up for accounts receivable/payables for program as requested.
• Maintain a professional work relationships and interactions with all level of staff.
• Scan, file, prepare, and communicate application status.
• Perform other duties as assigned to benefit the entire program.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

• Advanced knowledge and use of personal computer (desk/laptop) and ability to use a variety of computer software to track data and reporting opportunities.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Understanding and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles, as well as cross-cultural or mix of generation communication styles.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative and respectfulworking relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and program families or partnering agency liaisons.
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• High School Diploma or equivalent AND Associate Degree or proof of attending college or technical school to obtain a degree.
• One (1) year clerical experience involving data entry and/or performing diverse administrative duties.
• A combination of experience, education, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for degree requirements.