Supervisor of Data Processing Systems And Programming SY 2025-26 (NBOE)

Definition

Under direction, supervises the planning, design, implementation and analysis of computer systems and programs; does other related work.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.
• Nine (9) years of professional experience in the design, installation and operation of computer programs, including systems analysis, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Or possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Knowledge And Abilities

• Knowledge of computer equipment capabilities.
• Knowledge of programming procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of the methods used to analyze and correct programming procedures.
• Knowledge of the factors involved in the planning, design and logic of a data processing system.
• Ability to identify and correct programming problems.
• Knowledge of systems analysis.
• Ability to reason logically for purposes of computer programming.
• Ability to develop controls for accuracy and verification.
• Ability to plan long and short range data processing programming applications.
• Ability to plan, schedule, assign and supervise the work of programming and systems staff.
• Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff, and supervise performance of their work.
• Ability to write clear and concise instructions and manuals, and other media of information and instruction.
• Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate production, flow of work forms and records systems, and staff utilization.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with associates and subordinates.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Supervises the systems analysis and programming staff.
• Supervises the analysis and evaluation of the operational application to be processed on electronic data processing equipment.
• Designs flow-charts and diagrams and develops systems and programming procedures to increase operating efficiency.
• Plans, schedules and supervises the work activities of the systems and programming staff.
• Establishes programming standards and goals.
• Writes and corrects complex programs.
• Participates in systems analysis work and in the planning and development of data processing techniques and procedures.
• Reviews completed systems and programs for adherence to established agency policy and prescribed standards.
• Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
• Cooperates with other technical and operating personnel in planning operating schedules.
• Prepares clear, sound, accurate and informative reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files.

Reports To

Department Head

Salary, Employment Period, and Union Affiliation

• Salary Range: $104,004 - $121,449
• Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
• Union Affiliation: Local 32

How To Apply

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

Opening And Closing Date

• Opening Date: November 25, 2025
• Closing Date: December 10, 2025 or until filled

The Newark Board of Education Is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer