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Generic Data Manager

Employer
Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Location
Winston-Salem, NC, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Title
Generic Data Manager

District Name
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Site/Department Name
Many Schools

Posted on
Apr 13, 2020,12:01 AM EST

Expiration Date
Feb 15, 2022,11:59 PM EST

Job Description

Positions currently open at: Ashley Academy, Diggs-Latham Elementary, Ibraham Elementary, Konnoak Elementary, North Hills Elementary, Old Town Elementary, Southfork Elementary, Winston-Salem Preparatory Academy and Middle College of Forsyth.

This is a generic posting for all levels of the Data Manager position. After you submit your transcripts, application and resume and are initially screened, you will be scheduled for a Technology Assessment of relevant computer proficiency skills. Once you pass this assessment, you will then become part of the Qualified Data Manager Candidate pool. Once in this pool, when a Data Manager position is posted, you will receive a private link. You can choose to apply to the position or not.

General Responsibilities:

Performs a variety of computer system operation and support functions for the student records system in a school. Responsible for maintaining a variety of applications and programs based on the student information or records. Work requires computer literacy and the ability to follow instructions necessary to input and transmit data. Work also includes the manipulation and analysis of information to produce meaningful reports from the collected data.

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE:

The primary purpose of this position is to input and maintain accurate data regarding school attendance, demographics, enrollment, withdrawals, along with various other types of

information required by the district and the state's department of education/instruction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Enter information regarding student attendance, related medical information, enrollment,

and withdrawals.

• Communicate with staff using the Student Information System.

• Answer calls and emails regarding student attendance or questions related to student

information according to guidelines allowed under FERPA.

• Compile files as requested from administrators, guidance, and teachers.

• Run state reports as requested through student information system (currently

Powerschool), review and approve them and correct issues if there are any that need

attention.

• Provide administrative assistance duties typically found in an office environment to

include, but not limited to, answering phones, making copies, responding to emails,

generating memos, interacting with staff, parents, and community members.

• Generate and verify accuracy of reports based on student information systems to include,

but not limited to reports for grades, attendance, bus stop information, enrollments,

withdrawals, etc.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate clearly orally as well as in written and electronic formats.

• Ability to accurately enter and verify student information data.

• Ability to use a computer or other electronic devices for the purpose of communication,

data recording, location of information, and producing reports and memos.

• Ability to read and follow directions.

• Ability to use basic math skills to add, subtract, divide, and multiply

• Ability to learn to use new computer programs to increase efficiency in data retrieval

regarding student information.

• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of using multiple computer programs to enter and retrieve data.

• Knowledge of Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations and how they

may apply to sharing student information with various stakeholders who may be

requesting information.

• Knowledge of common administrative tools and processes such as copiers, fax

machines, scanners, phone systems, and email

Job Qualification

To be considered, your transcripts must be uploaded for evaluation. Add them under 'Additional Documents'.

Pay Grades:

  • Elementary School: Grade 61| Full-time |12 months| Minimum Salary $2445 per month
  • Middle School: Grade 62| Full-time |12 months | Minimum Salary $2564 per month
  • High School: Grade 63| Full-time |12 months | Minimum Salary $2674 per month


Requirements:

Two years of college or technical school with computer operations coursework OR two years office/clerical experience OR two years of experience in a school setting with proven Excel proficiency. Excel proficiency to be determined by assessment administered by WS/FCS.

When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your TeacherMatch Personal Portfolio(Application).

Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.

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