Data Specialist

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SUMMARY:

Perform a variety of duties associated with the acquisition, management, analysis, and reporting of educational data to support the goals of the Evansville Promise Neighborhood.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Work with the EVSC staff and community based organizations to produce data sets, reports, and dashboards through the use of data systems with information that supports the goals and objectives of the Evansville Promise Neighborhood.
• Create Excel spreadsheets including statistical functions, pivot tables, graphing and advanced filtering.
• Develop specifications to use when exporting and uploading data files.
• Use tools to query data systems and compile data that addresses specific informational requests.
• Support all aspects of data collection, entry, and management for data associated with the Evansville Promise Neighborhood.

• Assist in all aspects of the EVSC assessment, student data, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support programs.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from other employees and work with vendors or other external agencies.
• Collaborate with members of the Office of Accountability as well as other EVSC staff and community based organizations.
• Maintain confidential, complete, and accurate records and files.
• Develop protocols to ensure data cleanliness and accuracy.
• Maintain regular attendance.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as tools in the Google suite
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with relational databases and basic SQL language preferred
• Advanced skills in creating and editing presentations in PowerPoint or Google Slides
• Possess effective written communication skills

• Ability to approach data requests thoroughly and completely

• Knowledge of methods to extract, manipulate, and report data

• Ability to work independently and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment that requires going back and forth between issues and projects multiple times per day
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of and compliance with related corporation policies and state requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Work collaboratively with EVSC employees, vendors and community partners in a teamwork-driven environment
• Strive to be innovative in continuously improving processes for district-wide success
• Provide excellent service in all forms of communication with a results-oriented customer-driven focus
• Successful in working effectively and efficiently in a high pressure, time-sensitive environment
• Ability to internally motivate, think critically, and initiate strategic improvement
• Exude a positive and dependable work ethic
• Highly organized with attention to detail

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Information Systems or community schools, or equivalent work experience required. Experience in database management and data entry. Experience in working in a team environment. Excellent computer skills and experience in working with data extraction, management, analysis and reporting, preferably in the field of education. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Experience working in a K-12 education environment preferred. Knowledge of SPSS and or other data analysis software is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

None

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos, instructions, and documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals
• Ability to write reports and correspondence clearly and concisely and using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Ability to speak effectively

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to interpret graphs

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply simple understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and/or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to keep focus on priority issues and projects while faced with multiple requests

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally life or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to push items of 50 pounds or more, such as pushing materials on a cart.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level may vary depending upon the daily activities within the work environment, such as the number of people in the office.
• The work environment is frequently interrupted as the employee must meet multiple demands from many people.
• The employee must constantly work to meet deadlines.
• The employee may work irregular or extended hours.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and it does not serve to proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned or changed by management.

It is the policy of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C.22-9-1), Title IV, and Title VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, 951 Walnut Street, Evansville, IN 47713, phone number 435-8508.

The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.

Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.