Data Management Coordinator

About Us

ExED (www.exed.org) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the development and management of high-performing charter schools. We believe every child deserves access to a high-quality public education, particularly in underserved communities. ExED is the sole nonprofit charter back-office service provider in Southern California, operating offices in Los Angeles and San Diego. We serve over 100 charter schools with more than 44,000 students, providing services like facility financing, CFO services, and data management to support school operations and financial planning.

Position Overview

The Data Management Coordinator plays a crucial role in delivering ExED's data management and reporting services, ensuring timely submission of required reports for vital funding. This position requires a detail-oriented, highly organized professional with passion for public education reform. Ideal candidates have experience on a school site and in customer service. The role offers opportunities for advancement and focuses on high-impact issues related to school data and funding.

Primary Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with school leaders and staff
• Manage a portfolio of partner schools in a collaborative team environment
• Respond to troubleshooting and thought-partnering requests from schools quickly
• Collaborate with internal staff to enhance ExED's support to schools
• Utilize problem-solving and critical thinking to ensure successful data reporting
• Access, review, calculate, and prepare student attendance, nutrition, and other mandated reports
• Identify issues in student information systems, develop recommendations, and present findings to schools

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• One or more years of high-volume data entry experience or database management
• Experience with PowerSchool, Aeries, Illuminate ISI, SchoolPathways, SEIS, SIRAS, Welligent, etc.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products, Google environment
• Critical thinking and strong research skills, including the ability to accurately link cause and effect
• Attention to detail, initiative, perseverance, and curiosity for continuous learning
• Organizational ability, planning, managing, multi-tasking, and prioritizing responsibilities
• Experience with CALPADS, CNIPS, customer service, teacher credential analysis, and/or school site experience

Skills and Characteristics

• Organized
• Detail-oriented
• Critical thinker
• Mission-driven
• Able to retain and monitor information from multiple and varying sources
• Problem solver individually and with a team
• Curiosity for continuous learning

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is commensurate with experience. Salary range for the Data Management Coordinator role is $55,000 - $67,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and a 403(b) retirement package, along with generous vacation, sick, and holiday allocations.

To Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and salary expectations via our online application system. ExED is an equal opportunity employer. ExED will only consider candidates from the Southern CA area.