Job Description

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Manager II, Student Information Systems.

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Title: Manager II, Student Information Systems

Coordinates the activities of Student Information System Analysts, ensuring the development and management of scheduling, grade posting, and state reporting processes. Provides training and support for all scheduling tasks, maintains the accuracy of course codes, and ensures adherence to the Department of Education's guidelines. Participates in leading the team, ensuring that operations run smoothly and that resources are used effectively. Participates in the development of policies and procedures and the management of the departmental budget.

Essential Job Duties

• Provides technical expertise to the department, working on issues that require an in-depth knowledge of the functional area.
• Oversees the training of personnel on all aspects of building, monitoring, and maintaining effective master schedules, including software and procedural functions.
• Supervises specific operational facets within the organization to maintain compliance with relevant industry standards and practices.
• Engages in conversations and negotiations with potential clients or partners to foster business relationships.
• Monitors school master schedules regularly to identify scheduling errors or compliance issues; collaborates with school personnel to resolve these errors promptly.
• Provides support during the annual master schedule build process for district, regional, and school personnel; offers assistance as needed throughout the school year.
• Collaborates with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to manage course information within the Student Information System (SIS) software application.
• Assists the SIS Help Desk by offering scheduling support through effective communication and the coordination of resources; trains staff on data verification for state-mandated reporting periods.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Instructional Technology, Information Technology, or related field area with 7 years of related and/or supervisory experience.
• Experience should include a minimum of 3 years developing efficient master schedules for public school districts.
• Valid Georgia Professional Standards Commission-approved certificate in Educational Leadership at level L-5, NL-5, PL-6 is preferred.
• Certification in Content Area at T-5 or above is also preferred.