Database Manager

Storm Lake Community School District; Storm Lake (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm Lake Community School District is seeking a Database Manager to oversee district-wide database operations from the Central Office in Storm Lake, Iowa. The role focuses on maintaining data quality, implementing database policies, and providing staff training and support across the district.

The position reports to the Superintendent and requires strong organizational and communication skills, with preferred associate degree and the ability to pass required database certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Interpersonal and organizational abilities essential.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge to pass required database certifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise database operations for major District networked databases.
• Develop policies and procedures for effective database management and data quality.
• Provide staff training and technical support for databases.
• Coordinate with administrators on database projects and related security considerations.
• Oversee data entry, quality assurance, and import/export processes.
• Support student registration and federal/state/local reporting data collection.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Bilingual encouraged

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Database Manager

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934151

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 21, 2026 3:24 PM (UTC)

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Knowledge to pass required database certifications.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged to apply.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

Superintendent

JOB GOAL

Manage and supervise database operations for all major District networked database systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Make decisions and demonstrate leadership that supports the mission, goals, and interests of the district and its students.
• Implement policies and develop procedures for the most effective and efficient management of District databases and assurance of data quality, in accordance with Board policies.
• Work cooperatively with administration to provide ongoing technology training and technical support to staff when it comes to the databases and how they work.
• Coordinate with administrators for all research/review, purchase, piloting, and implementation of database projects. Work closely with the District Technology Director when the database will require or impact Google, Active Directory, the security of the data and/or the network or just for a second opinion.
• Serve as administrator/supervisor for all major networked database programs for the District, including the following:
  • Securities
  • Database changes and upgrades
  • Data entry and data quality assurance
  • Training and ongoing support for staff
  • Creation of import/export files
• Perform the student registration process to assure data quality.
• Supervise data collection for federal, state and local reports, and create import/export files for othersoftware, as needed.
• Work with parents and students on set up and use of district-wide based systems.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong implementation and project management skills
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and training skills
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage all aspects of database administration, including staffsupervision, data quality assurance, and project implementation.
• Ability to handle confidential work with tact and discretion
• Ability to make routine decisions in accordance with District policy
• High level of initiative and independence
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Full-Time
• 260 day position, year-round

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Contact Information

• Cara Pederson
• 419 Lake Avenue
• Storm Lake, Iowa 50588
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]