Manager, Student Information Systems - School Year 2024-2025

Position Type:
Administration/Administrator

Date Posted:
6/11/2024

Location:
Technology Services

Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Manager, Student Information Systems

Job Title:

Manager, Student Information Systems

Reports To:

Director Applications

Classification:

Administrative

Wage/Hour Status:

Exempt

Days:

230

Salary:

See Compensation Plan for Technology Pay Plan, Pay Grade 409

Contract:

Non-Chapter 21

Date Revised:

6/4/2024

Primary Purpose:

Responsible for the administration of the Student Information System (SIS). Acts as the primary point of contact for the system. Advocates and drives continuous SIS related process improvement. Collaborates and works across all areas of the district, providing expertise in Student Information System requirements.

Qualifications/Skills:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Exemplifies leadership, effective communication skills, personal integrity, and collaborative leadership style.
• Ability to work with stakeholder community to determine needs, discuss possible solutions and strategies, build consensus and implement solutions to address stakeholder needs.
• Has extensive knowledge of Student Information Systems.
• Has secondary scheduling experience.
• Has knowledge of Federal, State, and local student information reporting requirements for both general and special programs.
• Ability to manage projects and staff members.
• Ability to develop and manage vendors and budgets.
• Demonstrates knowledge of relational database design, database products and reporting solutions.
• Has working knowledge of district's instructional/academic applications.
• Demonstrates ability to interpret data and address needs of departments and schools.
• Ability to maintain and organize data for government compliance.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Uses metrics and data for decision-making.
• Ability to solve complex problems quickly and produce results.
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of district personnel.
• Ability to learn new technologies and/or stay abreast of vendor product offerings.
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible for both self and team.
• Ability to multi-task and to work well under pressure.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working with Student Information Systems.
• Experience in managing projects.
• Experience evaluating, coaching and developing staff members.

Major Duties and
Responsibilities:

Management and Support of SIS Applications:

• Implement and configure SIS system to meet district and state reporting requirements.
• Manage the SIS applications staff members.
• Is responsible for making timely, effective decisions at the project level and communicating those decisions both up and down the organizational structure.
• Manage department budgets and related vendors.
• Assist departments in producing necessary documents for business operations.
• Develop project priorities and timelines for applications updates/improvements.
• Conduct detailed system analysis to define software requirements including performing final quality checks before public release.
• Implement policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure data integrity and high-quality SIS team's work products.
• Emphasizes paying critical attention to details and accuracy in personal and team produced work products.
• Perform regular data audits and resolve identified issues.
• Captures SIS requirements from end users for implementation by SIS team.
• Directs the work of others to design, program and implement software/reports for SIS end-users.
• Understands and fosters the relationship between SIS and PEIMS.

Communication/Training/Reports:

• Act as a primary point of contact for SIS System support providing internal support and coordination with outside consultants and vendors.
• Consult with SIS users to ensure systems are adequate, functional and in-line with district requirements.
• Develop and foster strong working relationships with district departments to allow for effective implementation of SIS projects.
• Communicate information and ideas in both technical and user-friendly language to large groups.
• Work with other departments in development and implementation of district policies related to student information.
• Collaborate with the SIS team to provide professional learning/cross training opportunities.

Other:

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Available to perform and/or validate changes in the district's maintenance window(s).

Supervisory
Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate staff.

Equipment Used:

Computer and various office equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands:

• Repetitive hand motions.
• Prolonged use of the computer.
• Work after-hours as necessary.

Application Procedure:

Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at http://www.springbranchisd.com and click on JOIN OUR TEAM / APPLICATION PROCEDURES / ADMINISTRATOR.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.