Data Manager (plus 2 steps)

About the role

Position Purpose: Ensures accurate student record keeping by following procedures set forth by Wake County Public School System (WCPSS). Performs data entry processes including analyzing data for students being served or potentially eligible for entry into WCPSS. Compiles and responds to large data requests from staff. Imports, cleans, researches, organizes, and examines data to provide accurate information to the requestor.

Effective Date: 5/2023. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the student information system expert for the school by selecting, summarizing, analyzing, and reviewing data for accuracy to produce standard, custom and confidential reports for administrators and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).
• Prepares and/or maintains computerized records of student attendance.
• Prepares attendance reports, reconciles manual and computer reports monthly.
• Provides files to be used in school accountability (ABCs).
• Maintains, generates, and distributes student demographic, scheduling, grading information and medical records.
• Prepares student information system data for beginning and ending of year, including promotions and retentions.
• Prepares and/or maintains various files and reports exceptional children served by the school as it relates to student information system.
• Reviews information for Uniform Education Reporting System (UERS) reporting areas.
• Maintains data storage of student records for up to 5 years.
• Provides information and/or training to school staff on the use of student information system and application of data from the system.
• Coordinates user security within student information system and with district personnel.
• Attends workshops and webinars to develop and maintain knowledge of the student information system used by the district.
• Keeps up to date on current North Carolina School Attendance and Student Accounting procedures.
• Works with administration and guidance to build the master schedule and all related tasks/reports.
• Helps parents learn about registration and enrollment procedures and school policies; provides assistance with centralized enrollment, as needed.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.
• Working Conditions: Must be able to