Primary Purpose:
Process, analyze and report district data from a variety of sources, including internal and external databases. Develop, maintain, track, and process internal and external research requests; develop localized databases and provide monthly and annual reporting and analysis as needed.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Degree in computer science, information systems, statistics, data analysis, mathematics, or a related field required
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to develop spreadsheets, perform data analysis, and do word processing
Proficient in keyboarding, 10-key numerical data entry, and file maintenance skills
Working knowledge of database query logic and relational databases
Experience with primary data collection tools
Knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA)
Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Knowledge of fundamental principles of data analysis, including statistical and mathematical computations and measurements.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
3 years of work experience in research and evaluation, data analysis and statistics, marketing research, or a related area required
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Data Analysis and Reporting
- Analyze and interpret data and provide clear and concise narrative and graphic explanations of data and trends.
- Learn and understand data and reporting requirements as determined by local, state, or federal needs.
- Use appropriate software packages for project needs, including (identify specific type required).
- Determine security concerns for data when involved with entry, reporting, or extraction of data.
- Provide support to users for assigned systems within the student information system as well as assigned third party packages.
- Assist users with investigating any data abnormalities.
- Work within project guidelines and time constraints.
- Assist supervisors and/or other departmental staff with the coordination of data requests and assessment information.
- Assist supervisors and departmental staff in the preparation of reports for presentation to district staff and leadership, and the school board, as requested.
- Prioritize and schedule own work based on competing demands of multiple projects.
- Anticipate data needs.
- Maintain and refine systems to log, organize, and process external research requests.
Surveys
- Assist with designing and interpreting district and community surveys.
- Code and format verbatim survey comments for analysis and reporting.
- Proofread, test, monitor, and facilitate the administration of questionnaires including online surveys and related presentations.
Policy, Reports, and Law
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of information management and technology.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Computer and peripherals; standard office equipment
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work is performed in an office setting; may require irregular and/or prolonged hours
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions |