DATA ANALYST

PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Data Analyst JOB DESCRIPTION QUALIFICATIONS: 1) High School Diploma or equivalent 2) Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a data clerk in local industry or at a school site 3) Exemplary keyboarding skills at a high rate of efficiency 4) Satisfactory criminal background check KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (1) Ability to read and interpret documents such as policies and procedure manuals. Follow directions and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. (2) To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of current Staff Services leave system and Skyward inventory system (if applicable). (3) Demonstrated skills in hardware and software use, knowledge of computer applications (4) Ability to relate to people in a positive manner (5) Demonstrated skills in effective written and oral communications (6) Ability to interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports (7) Ability to transfer data from paper format into computer files or database systems (8) Ability to organize and prioritize (9) Exemplary data entry skills, attention to detail, confidentiality, thoroughness, independence and analysis of information (10) Knowledge of student management techniques (11) Ability to utilize technology REPORTS TO: Director, Assessment & Accountability JOB GOAL The Data Analyst will supervise the daily activities of data entry operators. Responsible for directing and allocating work to personnel as well as monitoring their work. Supports campus and department data entry operators in producing clean, profitable edits and submitted documents. SUPERVISES: N/A PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: (1) Serve as a role model for students, dressing and grooming professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in your position. (2) Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the administration and representatives of resource agencies within the community. (3) Collects and prepares data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information (4) Process documents by reviewing data for deficiencies; resolving discrepancies by using standard procedures or returning incomplete documents to the proper campus or location for resolution (5) Enter data by inputting alphabetic and numeric information on keyboard or optical scanner according to screen format (6) Maintains data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures (7) Verifies data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering data (8) Maintains operations by following policies and procedures (9) Maintains confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential (10) Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities (11) Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by PCSD. With the support of the district, attend training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position. (12) Perform all other non-instructional duties as requested by department director. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work. Job Description Supplement Code: 4 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. Position is twelve months; eight hours per day. Classified Salary Schedule. EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the PCSD Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel. Job Code Title: Data Analyst Job Code: 77225 Job Classification: 14 Other Professional Staff Job Class Category: F Educational Support Personnel EEO Line: 44 BOARD APPROVED: June 14, 2017