Data Services Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:  This is an administrative support service position responsible for program data systems, reports, and analysis. This position recommends changes and improvements to data systems and troubleshoots system problems.  This position provides training and technical assistance to program staff and serves as the liaison with the system developers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a High School diploma or GED.  A degree in computer science or related work experience is preferred.  Experience with Child Plus software is desired.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

CHILD PLUS AND OTHER DATA SYSTEMS

• Provide planned group trainings, individual computer training and technical assistance to staff by telephone or center visit as needed. 
• Provide training to new staff in consultation with Supervisor.
• Attend service area staff meetings as requested to instruct staff or answer data questions and facilitate user groups as needed.
• Ensure that all staff are informed of upgrades and how upgrades affect data entry and reporting.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system problems in a timely manner.
• Contact technical assistance for guidance when problems arise and report findings or information to Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Participate in management team staff meetings and meet with management staff as requested to resolve data issues.
• Complete the annual setup, maintenance, and purging of Child Plus records.
• Complete and submit the Program Information Report in a timely and accurate manner.
• Attend data trainings as needed to be able to fully utilize the system within the agency.
• Carry out other related duties as requested by the Supervisor.
• Supervise and implement program goals, policies, and activities in accordance with annual program plans, state and federal standards, and other quality initiatives.
• Support the implementation of program activities to enhance school readiness and meet identified school readiness goals.
• Serve as an advocate for low-income and at-risk children and families within the program and community.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with local school district personnel, medical providers, local community agencies and partners.  Participate in community groups to improve services to our families.  
• Positively promotes Murray Head Start within the school district and community.

ONGOING MONITORING AND DATA ANALYSIS:

• Participate in the evaluation of program services, goals and objectives.
• Provide program-wide data summaries for self-assessment analysis as requested.
• Assist the Head Start Director in writing improvement plans for needs identified through self-assessment.
• Coordinate the distribution and analysis of program surveys.
• Oversee preparation of the annual Community Assessment or updates as required by regulations and analyze the results.

The statements outlined in the above description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board policy and Murray Head Start policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

Offers of employment are conditional pending satisfactory receipt of a recent physical examination, TB skin test/assessment, criminal background check, and Murray Independent Board and Policy Council approval.

Classification:  Classified

FLSA:  Exempt

Murray Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Salary : $29,114 - $48,679