ASSOCIATE DATA SYSTEMS ANALYST

1. Develop expertise in using the student information system, business application system

and other data systems in use within the school system.

1. Provide and retrieve Student Information (SIS reports), Human Resources, Accounting,

and Payroll reports to the appropriate authorities, including, but not limited to, the

Louisiana State Department of Education, auditors, and parents.

1. Facilitates and assists with research, comparisons and data analysis using all available

and applicable data systems and data tools across the district to ensure the effectiveness

and to help facilitate continued and future implementations.

1. Ensures state reporting, district, federal, and any other deadlines/requirements; along

with, verifies and validates reported data as truthful and accurate.

1. Extracts data from multiple data systems and prepares reports in a logical format as

requested by the supervisor.

1. Organizes and correlates information gathered, and diagrams general conceptual designs.
2. Facilitates public records requests that fall within the scope of the systems managed.
3. Works with Supervisor and other individual department users to determine their

information processing needs and to respond to these needs as directed.

1. Fulfill the role of “Help Desk” support for data systems used within the school system,

including, but not limited to, Student Information System, Human Resources,

Accounting, and Payroll. Users include, but are not limited to, school level employees,

district level employees, and parents.

1. Troubleshoot software and data issues for all data systems.
2. Conduct training sessions for users on the Student Information System, Business Systems

and any other district systems which fall in the realm of duties whenever necessary.

1. Prepares instructional training and usage material for users of the district’s data system
2. Assess the needs of the end users and facilitate training as necessary.
3. Develop and publish operating procedures and documentation based around Student

Information System usage, Business Systems and other data systems when necessary.

1. Maintains written documentation for all applications implemented.
2. Abides by all PII and data privacy laws, policies and regulations.
3. Assists Supervisor of Computer Services with district data governance tasks.
4. Assists Supervisor of Computer Services with facilitating data sharing requirements and

setups between district systems.

1. Participates in the implementation, including data conversions, of a new system or

procedure by ensuring conformity between the conceptual plan and execution.

1. Reviews, analyzes, and improves existing systems, procedures, and methods; determines

and resolves causes of system problems.

1. Assist the Supervisor of Computer Services and Chief Financial Officer in establishing

and implementing projects.

1. Confers with management and staff to discuss project requests, to determine project

feasibility, and to establish project priorities.

1. Provides project design specifications using flow charts, written reports, and oral

presentations.

1. Works with software vendors to maintain good relations and to communicate the needs of

the district.

1. Maintains good public relations between the community, parents and the school system.
2. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s

degree in education or computer science/information

technology. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in

training, supporting various software applications and/or

proficiency with Excel and/or other data analysis tools.

Additional consideration will be given to applicants with

knowledge and experience with SMPSB’s current student, 1. Three years of experience in computer programming, data systems analysis and design;

or any combination of experience and training that assists with conversion, data

validation, and accuracy of reporting data.

1. Considerable knowledge of computer capabilities, processes and proficiency with Excel

and/or other data analysis tools.

1. Ability to analyze technical subject matter needs, controls, and reporting requirements.
2. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports, flowcharts and oral presentations.
3. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others., Accounting, Analysis Skills, Business Solutions, Community Relations, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Services, Computer Skills, Conference Management, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Documentation, Establish Priorities, HRIS/HRMS, Head of Finance, Help Desk, Human Resources, Information Technology & Information Systems, Needs Assessment, Operations Processes, Payroll Accounting, Project Design, Project/Program Management, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Software Administration, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations