Student Data Specialist II

Ventura Unified School District; Ventura (CA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ventura Unified School District in Ventura, CA is seeking a data specialist in the Technology Services Department. You will perform data collection, processing, analysis and reporting for assessment, demographic, and program data, and support district data systems.

The role emphasizes Excel-driven data verification and efficient data workflows, with a 12-month, 8-hour-day schedule and eligibility-list duties.

Qualifikationen

• Requires high school diploma with college coursework in statistics or data processing.
• Two years of experience with processing, verification, reporting of statistical data.
• Experience with Excel required.

Aufgaben

• Perform data collection, processing, analysis, and reporting for the District.
• Coordinate data processing and reporting with District staff and external agencies.
• Support assessment data systems and improve data handling processes.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Data literacy

Ausbildung

High school diploma with college coursework in statistics or data processing

Tools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

To fill a current vacancy, 8 hours per day, 12 months per year, in the Technology Services Department at the Education Service Center, and to establish an eligibility list to fill future vacancies. The established eligibility list will remain in effect for (6) months.

Below is a summary of the basic function of the position and scope of responsibilities. For a complete job description (classification specification), including a list of typical duties, and required skills, knowledge and abilities, please click here or visit the Classified Human Resources Office. Classification specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Under the direction of a designated Technology Services Manager, perform a variety of technical, specialized and complex activities involved in the computerized collection, processing, input, preparation, verification, extraction, analysis, record retention and reporting of assessment, demographic, program and other data for the District; serve as a liaison and coordinate data processing, analysis and reporting functions on the District systems between District personnel, administrators, vendors and various outside agencies. Provide technical support for student assessment tests; and work with the Educational Services Division to streamline processes.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Requires any combination of education, training and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by college-level coursework in statistics, data processing or related field and two years of experience involving the processing, verification, recordkeeping and reporting of statistical data, including work with computer databases and software applications. Experience working with Excel required.

TESTING INFORMATION

The examination process may be comprised of a multiple choice exam, performance assessment, computer skills exam, or any combination of assessment appropriate to determine technical ability to perform the duties listed in the job description.

Step 1: Application Screening (pass/fail). Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications.

Applications will be evaluated and ranked according to criteria that most closely meets the needs of the department, so it is essential that applicants provide as much detail as possible and answer all parts of the application, including work experience and the supplemental questionnaire.

Applicants will be required to work through exercises to demonstrate knowledge of Excel, computerized data collection, management, manipulation and distribution requirements for analysis and reporting functions, data verification and a variety of other tasks as outlined in the job description.

Applicants must pass the performance skills examination to move forward to the next step, (qualifications appraisal interview).

Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be emailed an examination pass. Exam passes will not be sent until after the closing date for the position. A photo ID is required for admittance to the exam.

Step 2: Performance Skills Test (pass/fail) date to be determined.

Step 3: Qualification Appraisal Interview (weighted 100%) date to be determined.

All applicants must achieve a passing score in each part of the examination process in order to be placed on the eligibility list.

All new hires placed at Step 1 of the salary schedule will advance to Step 2 after successfully completing the six-month probationary period.

Longevity increments are offered based on years of service with the District: an additional 1.20% of base salary after completing 4 years of service, 4.10% at 9 years, 7.08% at 14 years, 10.15% at 19 years, 13.31% at 24 years, 16.46% at 29 years.

Promotional and/or transfer candidates will be placed at the appropriate step in accordance with established Personnel Commission Rules & Regulations.

Education Incentives: All active, regular classified employees are eligible for an education incentive if they possess a college degree above and beyond the stated minimum qualifications for their classification.

• AA/AS = 2.50%
• BA/BS = 4.00%
• MA/MS = 5.00%
• Ed.D./Ph.D/JD = 6.00%
• (Percentage increase on base salary, paid monthly)

BENEFITS

Please click the Benefits tababoveor visit Classified Human Resources foradescription of benefits offered.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (Upon Offer of Employment)

• Employment Verification: The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
• Individuals selected for employment are required to submit to a tuberculosis risk assessment, and, if risk factors are identified, would then be required to submit to a tuberculosis examination to determine freedom from tuberculosis.
• The District reserves the right to require a job related physical examination and satisfactory results from such an exam.
• Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information, and from employing a person who has been convicted of a violent or serious felony, as defined.
• All candidates with a conviction record for offenses other than minor traffic violations, must file a conviction record statement with their application.Such a conviction, or failure to report a record of convictions, may bar you from employment.
• Other: Eligibles will be required to provide a current DMV report and/or proof of auto insurance to the Classified Human Resources Department before being certified for a final selection interview for positions that require the employee to drive a district vehicle and/or hold a valid California driver's license.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Governing Board is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Board shall promote programs which ensure that discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. (BP 0410)