District Data Support Analyst

About the role

The California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) is seeking a District Data Support Analyst to support Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in implementing transcript-informed functionality on CaliforniaColleges.edu. This role oversees the receipt, processing, troubleshooting, and data validity reviews of district transcript files.

Responsibilities

• Regularly process and review logs for transcript files in AWS and CaliforniaColleges.edu environments.
• Develop documentation considering technical and end-user needs for creating transcript files and conveying data validity concerns.
• Ensure progress on cases in accordance with case management specifications.
• Support ongoing quality assurance testing on transcript files for existing and onboarding districts.
• Perform research and design test case scenarios to identify system bugs.
• Investigate and resolve transcript file issues, both structural and data validity.
• Develop and maintain documentation supporting the processing of transcript files.
• Communicate and/or virtually meet with Data Leads in CCGI partner LEAs to resolve data file-related items.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business, Math, Information Technology related major or equivalent professional experience.
• At least two years of cumulative professional experience.
• At least three years experience with K-12 or higher education transcript data sets.
• Familiarity with CALPADS data sets is a plus.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience working with and analyzing complex data files and file formats.
• High level of comfort working with large data sets using text editors and SQL or similar language to query Transcript files.
• Familiarity with one or more K-12 student information systems (SIS), such as PowerSchool, Aeries, Infinite Campus, Synergy, etc., is required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical documentation.

Intangibles

• Strong decision-making skills and collaborative spirit.
• Able to take abstract brainstorming and generate concrete proposals for action.
• Advance projects without detailed supervision, balancing multiple responsibilities and providing colleagues with actionable proposals for advancing collective efforts.
• Desire to collaborate with others by providing and receiving direct feedback, being vulnerable, and leading with professionalism and kindness.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Juggles multiple projects of various scopes with ease and grace.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with various levels of professionals.
• A commitment to the ongoing process of recalling and identifying what you've learned from each project, then explaining what you've learned to others, and finally making connections that allow you to implement change for your next project.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business, Math, Information Technology related major or equivalent professional experience.
• At least two years of cumulative professional experience.
• At least three years experience with K-12 or higher education transcript data sets.
• Familiarity with CALPADS data sets is a plus.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience working with and analyzing complex data files and file formats.
• High level of comfort working with large data sets using text editors and SQL or similar language to query Transcript files.
• Familiarity with one or more K-12 student information systems (SIS), such as PowerSchool, Aeries, Infinite Campus, Synergy, etc., is required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical documentation.

Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business, Math, Information Technology related major or equivalent professional experience.
• At least two years of cumulative professional experience.
• At least three years experience with K-12 or higher education transcript data sets.
• Familiarity with CALPADS data sets is a plus.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience working with and analyzing complex data files and file formats.
• High level of comfort working with large data sets using text editors and SQL or similar language to query Transcript files.
• Familiarity with one or more K-12 student information systems (SIS), such as PowerSchool, Aeries, Infinite Campus, Synergy, etc., is required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical documentation.

Benefits

The Foundation for California Community Colleges offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid holidays, sick and vacation leave;
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• A defined benefit retirement plan (CalPERS);
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans;
• $50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance coverage for eligible employees;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Life Insurance;
• Pet insurance and more.

Pay

Budgeted Annual Salary Pay Range: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00