Location:
Education Service Center Region 13 - 200 Title: Data Analyst I – Business
Reports To: Coordinator of Information Systems
Salary: This is a full-time position 232 days with a minimum annual salary of $63,627.
Primary Purpose: To serve in a data analyst and system support of ASCENDER business for Region 13 clients and the ESC.
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business-related field OR
• 3 years’ experience with business finance, accounting, and payroll.

Experience:

• Experience with accounting principles and practices, particularly as they relate to school business accounting and school business office experience
• Experience in public school and ESC accounting procedures
• Experience in providing technical training and assistance in an educational setting is preferred
• Experience with business information systems
• Understanding of school audit requirements
• Knowledge of trends, processes, and procedures in school administration
• High level of self-motivation
• Ability to successfully market various software applications to current and potential clients
• Ability to apply logical analysis to identify and resolve unexpected problems
• Ability to prioritize and process multiple tasks
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written)
• Follow policies and procedures
• Interpret data
• Reading, writing, proofreading
• Hearing, speaking, visual acuity
• Maintain emotional control under stressful conditions
• Knowledge of current technology
• Knowledge of Texas Student Data System including TIMS & UID.
• Result oriented with strict attention to detail

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with TEAL, ASCENDER, TSDS, TIMS, UID, and TEDS
• Experience in self-directed work and teamwork environment
• Experience with State and Federal Reporting, to include TRS, W2, 1099, 1095, and etc
• Knowledge of the Financial Accounting System Resource Guide

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public
• Provide technical assistance and training to ESC Region 13 clients in the use of ASCENDER and PEIMS applications
• Develop and facilitate training and professional development activities for ESC Region 13 clients
• Provide accounting assistance/review of accounting records for districts
• Develop and compose appropriate level technical/training documentation
• Assist districts in meeting PEIMS submission requirements
• Assist and advise in development of procedures regarding the use of ASCENDER business software applications, third party software, system communications, and PEIMS
• Conduct product awareness session for current and prospective users
• Participate in and contribute to systems development/enhancement activities
• Develop strong working relationships with clients and team members
• Attend ASCENDER business applications and PEIMS training sessions offered by ESC Region 13 and the TCC
• Attend applicable training sessions offered by TEA
• Work with ESC Region 13 PEIMS Coordinator to facilitate timely submission of PEIMS data by ESC Region 13 ASCENDER schools
• Perform other duties as assigned

Equipment Used:

• Telephone, Smartphone, computer/laptop and peripherals, and other equipment as requirements change.

Working Conditions:

• Supports a positive working environment
• Willing to work prolonged or irregular hours to meet ESC needs
• Willing to travel up to 10 % of time
• Follow policies and procedures
• Maintains emotional control

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required.