Data Coordinator

Position Description:

The Data Coordinator is instrumental in maintaining the integrity and compliance of data necessary for state and federal reporting. This role encompasses the comprehensive organization of student information systems and active support for district-wide strategic initiatives.

Reports To:  Director of Data Management

Scope of Responsibility:

• Maintains sponsor site and calendars in JCampus. 
• Performs roll over of students, calendars and sponsor sites. 
• Provide development, maintenance, and support of interfaces between district software as needed. 
• Provide imports of Student Test Scores to SIS or District Data Warehouse as needed 
• Provide exports of information from any district software as needed for Federal, State, District, and School reporting. 
• Develop reports and deliverables for management. 
• Lead implementation of the Dashboard solution to support achievement of district vision.
• Ensures Data Integrity and Compliance: Maintains data uploads and upholds data quality standards to ensure accurate reporting for various state and federal systems, including EdLink 360, eScholar, SUN-Bucks, and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC).
• Manages Annual System Rollovers: Executes yearly Student Information System (SIS) rollovers, encompassing calendars, sponsor sites, bell schedules, student records, and district mapping systems.
• Oversees SIS Data Operations: Manages and maintains SIS data, including cross-functional operations, such as address validation, enrollment audits, student merges, custom and out-of-zone coding, ancillary student programs, Community Eligibility Provisions (CEP), family income surveys, PreK funding, and summer programs.
• Facilitates SIS Error Resolution: Leads the resolution of SIS errors by collaborating with the SIS provider (EDgear) to request database updates and provides essential troubleshooting support to school and central office personnel.
• Fulfills Data Requests: Processes internal and external data requests as designated.
• Manages Test Score Integration: Oversees the upload of local and state student test scores into the SIS.
• Processes Direct Certifications: Completes Direct Certification for students eligible for free lunch programs, including SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid.
• Coordinates Vendor Data Processes: Coordinates with third-party vendors for data acquisition, processing, and integration.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Data Management. 

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressively increasing experience in the complete software development life cycle. Technical experience with  JCampus is highly preferred. 
• Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent and culture creator that can inspire and motivate. 
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and recommendations.  
• Collaborative working style, with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision-making and results.
• A thorough understanding of and commitment to data compliance and security, including state and federal reporting requirements.
• High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
• B.S. or B.A. in computer science, math, economics, engineering or other technical field required; advanced degrees a plus. 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Technical experience with JCampus, or other SIS,  is required
• Proficiency in SQL or equivalent database technologies is highly desirable
• Experience with Secure File Transfer Program (SFTP) is a plus

Physical Involvement:

Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting up to 10 pounds is required. 

Compensation: 

JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.  JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.