Student Data Manager

Cambridge Public Schools; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cambridge Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Student Data Coordinator to oversee the student information system. This role emphasizes data management, user support, and training, ensuring the integrity of student data and compliance with state requirements. Ideal candidates will bring their commitment to equity and a background in educational data systems, making a meaningful impact in our school district.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in student data application management.
• Demonstrated experience with MA State DESE data reporting.
• Ability to design innovative solutions for data requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize the student information system (SIS).
• Provide user training and ensure data security.
• Lead state reporting requirements and support data inquiries.

Skills

Communication

Team interaction

Data management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Aspen system

Python

SQL

Java

Job description

Position:

Student Data Coordinator (40 hours per week/12 months)

Information Communication Technical Services Department

Overview:

The Student Data Application Manager reports to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and plays a critical role in managing and optimizing our K-12 public school district's student information system (SIS). This position focuses on ensuring the accuracy, security, and efficient utilization of student data to support classroom, school, and district-level needs. The Manager will provide essential user support, training, and strategic enhancements to meet the evolving data requirements of our educational community.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Information System (SIS) Management & Support:

• Provide day-to-day end-user support for the student information system (Aspen) and other related student data management systems.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the ICTS department and all users across classrooms, schools, programs, offices, and the district to optimize the utilization of student data applications.
• Assist users with complex operational process issues and report generation from the SIS.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of application functionality to meet user needs.
• Provide updates to SIS users regarding functionality changes and enhancements.
• Where possible, provide application customization to meet district needs.
• Where needed, suggest and contribute to additional application customizations and enhancements as part of the ICTS Data Team.
• Work closely with and occasionally assist the Senior DBA to ensure data management practices align with user needs.
• Assist with data exchanges between student data applications.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of student data across all student data management systems.

User Training & Data Security:

• Provide user-facing training and documentation to district personnel (both new and ongoing) on the effective use of the SIS and adherence to data security guidelines
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of student data by following best practices, including annual user and permission audits for all systems holding protected data.

State & Federal Reporting:

• Lead the district's state reporting requirements, including, but not limited to, SIMS, EPIMS, SCS, SSDR, and other federal reporting requirements.
• Support faculty, clerks, administrators, and other members of the CPS community with updates on functionality, training, and any changes to State DESE reporting requirements.
• Respond to ad-hoc data inquiries, including legal-related requests, in a timely and efficient manner

Strategic Enhancement & Projects:

• Contribute to special projects as defined by the Senior DBA.
• Enhance existing applications and workflows to best meet the growing and evolving needs of users.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Information Officer.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or applicable training certificate(s) from a quality training institution(s), or significant work experience (minimum 3 years) in the field of student data application management.
• Demonstrated experience with Aspen student information system, MA State DESE data reporting, and K-12 education business processes.
• Proven team interaction skills and dedication to quality control and timeliness.
• Ability to efficiently design and implement innovative solutions to respond to a wide variety of data-oriented requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with programming languages, such as Python, SQL, or Java, is preferred but not required

Salary: Commensurate with experience

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills, experience, and commitment to equity in education meet the qualifications of the position as well as stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.