MIS Support Specialist - Business Payroll

Job Title: MIS Support Specialist (Business Services) FLSA Status: ExemptPay Grade: 100 Work Days: 226 Reports To: Coordinator of Student and Business Services Primary PurposeProvide direct support to the Region 11 client local education agencies (LEAs) in all areas of business administrative services provided.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Education/CertificationAssociate degree or equivalent experienceTASBO certification preferredSpecial Knowledge/SkillsSoftware knowledge of:ASCENDERPEIMS/State ReportingMS Office SuiteProficient in daily business operationsTeamoriented attitude and desire to work collaboratively with ESC staff and LEA personnelExcellent knowledge of school district central office administrative functions such as finance and payrollExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organizational public relations and interpersonal skillsExcellent knowledge of FAR and TRS guidelinesExcellent knowledge of PEIMS Data StandardsBasic understanding of governmental accounting principles ExperienceFour years experience at a Regional Service Center or in a school district in a business office environment working with business accounting software. An accounting degree may be substituted for two years of experience.Essential Duties and Responsibilities*This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills efforts or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job elements essential for making fair hiring and pay decisions.**This position may be partially or completely funded using grant and/or federal monies and is assigned programs to include activities designed to enhance the effective and coordinated use of funds.Actively participate in and/or provide leadership for interdepartmental teams to help improve student performance in the region to improve the ESC/s internal operations and to meet the established goals and objectives for the ESC.Is responsive as the first point of contact to all stakeholders in the education community.Participate in Business Team projectsProvide telephone supportProvide workshop trainingProvide onsite visitsAssist with PEIMSLearn new software featuresAttends regional and statewide ASCENDER business trainingMakes documentation recommendationsMakes software enhancement recommendationsProvides suggestions for planning and scheduling client trainingImplements new applicationsSupports clients with basic accounting functionsOther duties as assignedSupervisory DutiesNoneEquipment/Specialized Software UsedComputers projection devices control panels in meeting rooms printers productivity software software specific to the job assignment network resources internet resources and other hardware and software necessary to perform the functions of the job effectively and efficiently including; ASCENDER Business MS Office Suite and TRSReporting/RE Portal.Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors)Mental: Public relations and people skills are always required work with frequent interruptions and maintain professional composure and confidentiality under stress.Physical: Occasional prolonged and irregular hours ability to move tables and chairs and load/unload boxes and materials. Prolonged use of a computer.Environmental: Open cubicles/workstationsEvaluationAnnual performance evaluation will be performed in accordance with the adopted policies of the Education Service Center Region 11. Employment in this position is contingent upon performance need and funding.

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