Student Data Specialist II

Ventura Unified School District; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Anthem PPO

Kaiser HMO

Cash-in-Lieu

Job summary

Ventura Unified School District is seeking a Data Analyst to manage computerized data collection, processing, verification, extraction and reporting for district programs. You will liaise with administrators, vendors and the Educational Services Division to streamline data workflows and support student assessment testing.

Requirements include a high school diploma with statistics/data processing coursework and at least two years of experience with databases and software applications, with Excel

Qualifications

• High school diploma with college-level coursework in statistics or data processing.
• Two years of experience processing, verifying, recording and reporting statistical data.
• Experience with Excel is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle computerized collection, processing, input, preparation, verification, extraction, analysis, retention and reporting of data for the District.
• Serve as liaison coordinating data processing and reporting between District personnel, admins, vendors and outside agencies.
• Provide technical support for student assessment tests and streamline data-related processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistics

Education

High school diploma with coursework in statistics/data processing

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

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.

Position Scope / Essential Job Functions

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.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

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.

Selection and Examination Details

Step 1: Application Screening

Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications. (pass/fail)

Step 2: Performance Skills Test

Date to be determined. 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.

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

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

Education Incentives

• 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)

Plan Choices Include

• Anthem CDHP PPO 90 with optional health savings account (HSA)
• Kaiser Permanente CDHP DHMO with optional health savings account (HSA)
• Anthem PPO Medical
• Kaiser Permanente HMO Medical
• Cash-in-Lieu option: Full-time employees (40 hours per week) who can prove they are covered by group medical coverage, may opt out of benefits to participate in Cash in Lieu at any time of the year (up to $5,000 per year, paid out in increments of $500 per month (September - June))

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)

HOLIDAYS

Approximately 14 paid holidays per year.

VACATION

Vacation is earned based on assigned hours. (For example: a new employee working 8 hours/day, 12-months per year will earn one vacation day per month, up to a total of twelve (12) days of vacation per year. Employees who work less than 12-months per year or less than 8 hours/day shall be entitled to a prorated share of vacation benefits as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.) Vacation earned increases with years of service with the district.

SICK LEAVE

The district provides for 1 day of illness leave per month worked, with unlimited accumulation for unused days.

RETIREMENT

Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) and Social Security