Data Coordinator - Watsonville Prep : Job Details

Summary Working under the supervision of the Director of Compliance & Operations, the Data Coordinator oversees the operation of the organization's student data systems for the purpose of keeping systems current, operational, and efficient. The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to student achievement, hold students and self to high expectations, and uphold Navigator school culture at all times. Responsibilities

• Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage student information systems (Infinite Campus) for the purpose of ensuring an effective and efficient student information system
• Complete reporting requirements, including CALPADS, attendance reports, etc.
• Set up and maintain student enrollment and registration
• Set up and maintain new school year enrollment and rosters
• Use a help desk ticket system to collect, track, and resolve issues and share solutions
• Interpret state and federal mandates regarding data
• Manages the student data collection specifically required for CALPADS
• Work closely with with school site office staff for data collection and coordination
• Implement data transformation and import/export between SIS and secondary data systems
• Collaborate with internal and external parties (e.g., technology staff, educational leaders, state and/or federal agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or receiving information and ensuring project success
• Set appropriate access rights for users based on district policies and security procedures
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and workshops for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform job functions
• Prepare documentation (e.g., published standards, training materials) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reference, and conveying information
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., staff, administrators, school site staff, vendors, and service providers, etc) for the purpose of providing technical assistance, advice, and support
• Serve as a technical resource for student information systems design, setup, and best practices for Navigator Schools
• Train selected staff for the purpose of ensuring their ability to use new and/or existing student information systems and related software
• Responsible for all timely SIS reports due to the districts, county, and state on time
• Lead the setup of the SchoolMint lottery system, including validating priority for every family, scheduling lottery dates, and keeping Support Office and site leaders informed of lottery registration
• Partner with the Chief Communications & Engagement to ensure each school has the proper sign-ups for all grade levels
• Coordinate and conduct all lotteries every April, and ensure that they are compliant with each school's Charter
• Travel to school sites for trainings and professional development to attend and/or facilitate
• Perform related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective function of the work unit
• Updating dashboards as assigned
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Director of Compliance & Operations

Qualifications

• College degree or trade school certification, or years of experience that indicate knowledge and skills required by the position
• Bilingual Spanish highly desirable
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License
• Successful clearance of hiring requirements, which includes, and not limited to: background check, Tuberculosis clearance, I-9 clearance
• Friendly disposition, industrious, customer service oriented, able to multitask
• Remains calm and able to listen to technology issues without judging the user's level of ability
• Resourceful and a self-starter
• Takes initiative