Senior Systems Analyst Coordinator - SIS

Norfolk Public School District; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Public School District is seeking a Senior Systems Analyst Coordinator for the SIS to lead coordination of major SIS functions and train school personnel in system use.

The role involves managing SIS data workflows, reporting, and form designs, while guiding staff and interfacing with central administration to meet information needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, MIS, or related field; graduate coursework preferred.
• Extensive experience as a computer systems analyst with responsibility for major application programs.
• Working knowledge of the district SIS (Synergy) is a plus.
• Ability to lead projects, train users, and prepare documentation.
• Strong SQL and data reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of multiple major SIS functions (scheduling, enrollment, grade reporting, discipline).
• Prepare training materials and conduct training sessions for SIS users across schools.
• Manage development and operation of systems that interface with the SIS applications.
• Identify data inaccuracies and coordinate corrective reports and procedures.
• Provide technical guidance and supervise other IS staff on SIS projects.

Skills

SQL

Project leadership

Data analysis

Training & documentation

Communication

SIS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / MIS

Tools

Synergy SIS

SQL Server

Job description

Senior Systems Analyst Coordinator - SIS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5901921

Application Deadline: Sep 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Full-Time and Permanent; 7.5 Hours/Day; 252 Days/Year; 12 Months/Year; Grade F

DEFINITION

Performs advanced computer systems analysis work on the NPS student information management systems (SIS) and assists the Senior Coordinator with management of the SIS workgroup. An employee assigned to a position in this class is responsible for working with school-based and central office personnel to determine their information and data processing needs, coordinating the processing of SIS functions, and training users in the use of the SIS. The specific SIS work involves coordinating and supporting one or more major SIS functions and providing coordination and support to schools and central administration for other SIS functions assigned by the Senior Coordinator, SIS.

SUPERVISION

Work is performed under the general supervision of a Senior Coordinator, Student Information Systems. Established policies and procedures provide guides for the work. Most work decisions are made independently. All work is reviewed for errors and conformance to established standard and procedures. May exercise direct supervision over other specialists/analysts and provide technical supervision over staff assigned to projects managed by the position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the most advanced systems analyst level in the information systems specialist series. It is distinguished from the Systems Analyst - Coordinator classification by its broader scope, increased complexity, responsibility for coordinating major SIS functions, and assistance with SIS workgroup management.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASS (May not include all duties performed by each position in the class).

Takes the lead in the coordination of multiple major SIS functions. Major functions would include student scheduling, grade reporting, enrollment, discipline, special program management, and system administration responsibilities. For these functions, prepares documentation and training materials, and organizes and conducts training sessions for school-based SIS users, including but not limited to: principals, assistant principals, teachers, and office staff.

Manages and coordinates the development, implementation, and operation of systems and programs that interface with the Student Information System (SIS) applications and databases.

Confers with NPS administration to identify information needs and potential data sources; supervises the collection, extraction, and use of data from SIS databases; and oversees the design of forms, reports, and related tools for presenting information.

Identifies SIS data inaccuracies and works with other systems analysts responsible for other SIS functions, and with information systems professionals responsible for reporting and record keeping, to identify data inaccuracies, and to develop error reports, documentation, and procedures for users to aid in the correction and elimination of SIS data errors.

Leads other information systems staff in the development of informational presentations or reports; assigns portions of projects to staff and provides technical work direction; checks and tests work for acceptance; monitors and reports progress to supervisor.

Confers with user staff to determine information needs; determines potential sources of information; collects data into or extracts data from SQL databases; designs forms, reports, and related items for information presentation.

Performs cyclical SIS processes such as grade reporting, academic history rollover, state discipline extract production. Responds to ad hoc requests for summary information not available in standard reports.

Assists Senior Coordinator, SIS, with workgroup management responsibilities such as budget planning, professional development planning for junior IS specialists, and computer system updates.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to analyze, troubleshoot and improve complex automated systems and processes.

Ability to lead project teams and to coordinate large-scale, long-term projects and processes.

Thorough knowledge of automated grade books.

Thorough knowledge of SQL.

Thorough knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of computer systems analysis and programming.

Thorough knowledge of computer design, hardware capabilities, operating systems and software.

Thorough knowledge of the general organization and functions of a large public school system.

Ability to design, develop, coordinate, and present large scale informational and training presentations.

Ability to use SQL database query and reporting tools to produce information presentations and reports.

Ability to provide technical guidance to information systems staff and to evaluate their work.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to read and interpret highly technical manuals covering computer hardware and software, and to interpret technical instructions into common language for users.

Ability to listen effectively and to accurately determine the needs of information requestors.

Skill in writing, documenting, debugging and testing application programs in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, or a related field (graduate level course work preferred), and extensive experience in working as a computer systems analyst with responsibility for major application programs, some of which shall have been at the level of Systems Analyst - Coordinator, preferably including applications used in public school systems. Working knowledge of the district SIS (Synergy) is a plus.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

This work involves physical effort encountered in everyday activities including sitting, walking, standing, bending, reaching. It may also require carrying a laptop computer and working in small, tight areas.

HAZARDS

Work involves exposure to normal, everyday risks. Work requires sustained use of desktop computers.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS

The work may entail overtime and after hours on call response. Furthermore, this work is subject to changing requirements, priorities, and interruptions. Resilience under pressure is essential.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $68,455 to $111,389 Per Year

Contact Information

• Erika Ricks , Human Resources Technician
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