Student Information Systems and Data Manager

The SIS and Reporting Manager leads the administration, management and strategic optimization of DCSD’s student information system (Infinite Campus) and student data reporting., System Management & Administration

• Serve as the primary system administrator for the District’s SIS and integrated instructional software applications.
• Oversee system configuration, security role-based access, workflows, user accounts, and data security standards in compliance with FERPA and district policy.
• Manage annual lifecycle tasks, including academic calendar setups, course catalog configuration, scheduling setups, end-of-year rollovers, and term rollovers.
• Partner with software vendors to evaluate updates, test new features, manage system patches, and resolve technical bugs.

State & Federal Reporting

• Manage, prepare, and submit all required federal and state reporting cycles to the Iowa Department of Education (e.g., SRI/Student Reporting, Certified Enrollment).
• Develop and maintain an annual compliance calendar to ensure all state data submissions meet strict federal and state-mandated deadlines.
• Run systematic audit scripts and data quality checks to identify, troubleshoot, and correct errors prior to official state certification.
• Monitor changing legislation and Iowa Department of Education administrative rule updates, adjusting local data collection practices and system logic accordingly.
• Conduct periodic district-wide data audits on student records (enrollment, attendance, discipline, transcripts, special education, and English learner status) to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Training & Support

• Provide technical leadership, user support, and end-user documentation for school secretaries, registrars, administrators, and staff.
• Develop and conduct training sessions (including a “train-the-trainer” model) on SIS workflows, gradebooks, attendance tracking, and parent/student portals.
• Maintain clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation for all SIS tasks and data reporting processes.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, supervise, evaluate and mentor the district’s SIS, Reporting and Data support team.
• Establish workload priorities, assign support tickets, and manage operational workflows to ensure timely resolution of user requests and technical issues.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set measurable team goals, and promote continuous professional growth in data standards and system administration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing a database environment or Student Information System, preferably within a K-12 public school district.
• Demonstrated experience in state or federal reporting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of PK-12 operational workflows (i.e. grading, attendance, enrollment).
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, resolve conflicts constructively, share information transparently, and take personal accountability for achieving collective goals.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and maintain collaborative relationships.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Sitting or standing for extended periods; light lifting (up to 25-30 lbs); typing and computer monitor use for prolonged periods.
• Office environment with moderate noise level; occasional fast-paced deadlines around reporting windows.
• Travel local between district buildings as needed.
• Good attendance and punctuality are required.