Information Systems Specialist

Robbinsdale Area Schools; York (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Robbinsdale Area Schools is seeking an Information Systems Specialist at the Education Service Center to strengthen, integrate, and optimize district information systems, data, and processes. You will work across schools and departments to align systems with district needs and improve efficiency and data governance.

The ideal candidate thinks systemically, identifies improvement opportunities, and helps lead collaborative solutions that benefit staff, students, and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience supporting information systems, applications, data, or related technology.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn and support multiple information systems and processes.
• Willingness to cross-train and provide backup coverage.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot assigned district information systems and applications.
• Support processes involving student information, enrollment, scheduling, grading, records, HR, finance, payroll, reporting.
• Maintain data accuracy, integrity, access, and security within systems.
• Create and maintain reports, queries, data extracts, and information resources.
• Support system integrations and data exchanges between district applications.
• Assist with data collection and reporting requirements.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, testing, and configuration changes.
• Provide system training and guidance to district staff.
• Collaborate with staff, vendors, and Technology team to troubleshoot issues.
• Manage help desk tickets and ensure timely resolution.
• Cross-train on critical systems to provide backup coverage.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Degree or additional education in information systems

Tools

HRIS

SIS (Student Information System)

Job description

• Position Type:
  Program Assistants/ Information Systems Support Specialist
• Date Posted:
  10/23/2026
• Location:
  Education Service Center
• Date Available:
  as soon as possible
• Closing Date:
  October 30, 2026

POSITION AVAILABLE

Information Systems Specialist

Education Service Center
40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Salary based on Level 8 ($65,363 - $80,969plus full-time benefits) of the current Program Assistant contract
Reports to Director of Information Services

SUMMARY

The Information Systems Specialist plays a key role in strengthening, integrating, and maximizing the district's information systems, data, and processes. This position works collaboratively across schools and departments to align systems with district needs, improve efficiency and consistency, and ensure technology and data are used effectively across the organization.

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker who can see the big picture, identify opportunities for improvement, connect people, processes, and systems, and help lead collaborative solutions that strengthen district operations and improve the experience of staff, students, and families.

Information Systems Specialists work as a collaborative, cross-trained team, sharing knowledge and expertise to support district priorities, ensure continuity of operations, and continually improve how systems and processes work together across the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot assigned district information systems and applications.
• Support district processes involving student information, enrollment, scheduling, grading, records, human resources, finance, payroll, reporting, and other operational areas.
• Maintain data accuracy, integrity, access, and security within assigned systems.
• Create and maintain reports, queries, data extracts, and other information resources.
• Support system integrations and data exchanges between district applications.
• Assist with district, state, and federal data collection and reporting requirements.
• Participate in system implementations, upgrades, testing, and configuration changes.
• Identify and recommend improvements to system processes, workflows, and data practices.
• Provide system support, training, and guidance to district staff.
• Develop and maintain procedures, documentation, and training resources.
• Collaborate with staff, vendors, and Technology team members to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.
• Manage help desk tickets and elevate support requests as needed to ensure timely and appropriate resolution.
• Cross-train on critical systems and processes to provide backup coverage and continuity of operations.
• Support Information Services projects and priorities as assigned by the Director of Information Services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS ANDEXPERIENCE

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of experience supporting information systems, applications, data, reporting, or related technology.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to learn and support multiple information systems and processes.
• Ability to work accurately with detailed and confidential information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to cross-train, share knowledge, and provide backup support across team responsibilities.

Preferred:

• Degree or additional education in information systems, technology, data management, business systems, education, or a related field.
• Experience working in a school district or educational environment.
• Experience supporting Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS); additional experience supporting Student Information Systems (SIS) is considered an asset.
• Experience with reporting, queries, databases, integrations, or data exchanges.
• Experience with system configuration, implementation, testing, or upgrades.
• Experience providing system training and developing user documentation.
• Experience supporting state or federal reporting requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in office and school settings with regular use of computers and other technology. Occasional travel between district locations may be required.

The position requires collaboration with district staff, departments, vendors, and other Technology team members, as well as the ability to respond to changing priorities, deadlines, and operational needs.

Internal applicants have priority consideration.

POSTING OPEN UNTIL OCTOBER 30, 2026

Equal Opportunity Employer

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.