Manager Data Quality & Assurance

JOB SUMMARY
Trains and supports school staff in the school scheduling process the system functionality used for student scheduling and the use of a student data management system that includes taking daily and period attendance and all other data related needs. Provides in-service training to school and central office-based staff in various student information systems. topics such as student scheduling attendance student behavior and other categories of student data collected and maintained by the Office of Student Data. Responds to data requests from schools central office staff and outside agencies as requested by supervisory staff.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Outside of normal business hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides scheduling and grade reporting support to all schools. The manager will also prepares queries and other reports for school use.
• Communicates to schools the required processes and explanations of the processes for scheduling grading behavior and attendance data collections and corrections.
• Works with schools on process improvements for scheduling grading behavior and attendance data collections and corrections.
• Responsible for supporting schools with on-site trouble-shooting as requested.
• Publishes procedural documents for major processes undertaken by secondary schools.
• Provides ongoing or advanced training to school-based staff as requested. Along with creating and distributing training materials/information using multi-media delivery methods.
• Stays abreast of the newest versions and capabilities of current programs used to support the student data management system including PowerSchool Parent Portal and PowerTeacher Pro and other programs as implemented or explored.
• Responsible for testing software versions/upgrades to ensure quality and correct implementation of new features in AACPS schools.
• Updates and maintains the accuracy of the school course list and grading policies/requirements stored in the student data management system.
• Supports the data quality effort of the Office of Student Data through policy and implementation compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in education research computer science statistics or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Masters Degree in education research computer science statistics or related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Five (5) years professional experience within or working with staff of a school environment required; and
• Three (3) years experience in a supervisory or management role required;
• School-based administrative experience preferred.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge skills and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Working knowledge of best practices in program management database administration software quality assurance and information management used to manage student information.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in day-to-day and high pressure situations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective training skills strongly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing Microsoft Office Suite -Word Excel Outlook Access and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses certifications and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• First level supervisor

People Management

• This position acts as the manager for direct staff.
• This position acts as the manager for indirect staff.
• This position manages departments.

Management Duties/Responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

ORGANIZATION

HR JOB INFORMATION

VR# 26102

Required Experience:

Manager