Director of Student Accounting, Data Management, and Enrollment

Position Type:
Administration/Professional/District Office-Transportation/Student Acct Director

Date Posted:
5/31/2024

Location:
District Service Center (DSC)

Date Available:
07/01/2024Summary/Primary Objective of Position:
Under limited supervision, serve as the designee for the Executive Director of Operations and Finance to guide, administer and manage all aspects of the department and programs. Leads, develops, and implements best practices and strategies that aligned with the School Board's goals to provide the best service for students and internal customers. Responsible for managing daily operations relative to the provision enrollment including open enrollment processes; and student accounting.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Direct Supervision of all Student Accounting staff. Provide direction and supervision of the District's student accounting system, Census, Minnesota Automated Reporting Student System (MARSS), and MDE Ed-Fi SIS reporting and submissions. Ensure that all local, state and federal reporting requirements are met.

Oversee the District's open enrollment program, including the review of student applications and tuition transfer agreements.

Direct systems for saving, storing, maintaining and retrieving student records.

Serve as a member of the District's administrative team and actively participate in the development, implementation, and achievement of mutual commitments tied directly to the District's strategic plan.

Implements state and federal regulations and School Board policies related to enrollment, student accounting and transportation.

Oversee the department budget and approve the requisitions for supplies, equipment and materials necessary for the operation of the department.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Position Specific Responsibilities Might Include:

Direct supervision of Student Accounting and clerical support staff.

Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in accounting management or business administration with 5 years of training or experience in management, enrollment, student accounting, supervision of staff, budgeting or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Evidence of successful record of past performance applicable to performing the duties of the position, including supervisory experience.

School district and/or public sector experience is preferred.

Licensing Requirements:

None.

Knowledge and Skills:

Evidence of proficient computer skills in student accounting systems (e.g. Skyward) and other systems such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Evidence of excellent human relations and problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to work with a minimum of supervision and in a team environment.

Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.

Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

Salary:
Depends on experience
Individual Contract
Benefit eligible

Note:
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.