Charter Schools USA ยท 1 day ago
Student Rec & Syst Data Spec
Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest education management companies in the United States, dedicated to serving over 82,000 students. The Student Rec & System Data Specialist will be responsible for collecting and entering student and school data into various systems, ensuring optimal support and compliance with state and district requirements.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Enters, verifies, corrects, and audits data where and when necessary; obtains additional information for incomplete documents
Ensures all data for students is up to date, accurate, and aligns between the student information system (SIS), enrollment system, and the state/district systems
Utilizes error reports to make appropriate corrections to student data
Maintain student records, attendance information, and grade reporting in SIS
Coordinate with CSUSA departments (e.g., food services, academics) to ensure tight PowerSchool integration for optimal system usage
Assist in clearing CSUSA and district error reports for proper year-long SIS database flips, and maintenance
Consults with appropriate CSUSA personnel to assist in student schedules and procedures
Enters daily attendance and maintains accurate attendance reports in both the district system and SIS
Supports system End of Year and Start of Year processes in the SIS
Enters Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL) applications into the district and company's database
Ensure all the FRL data has been entered into the state or district system
Works collaboratively with school ESE/Gifted staff members and ELL/MLL/Multi-Lingual Site Coordinator (e.g. ESOL, EL, ELL) to ensure all program data (including home language surveys) is accurate
Ensures CSUSA and district procedures related to special populations (e.g. special education, gifted, MLL, 504, MTSS) enrollment including obtaining special population student records from prior school and communicating with school program leads so special services can be provided promptly
Requests transcripts of incoming students and takes appropriate action to ensure completeness
Prepares and transmits requests for student transcripts and other official documents related to students
Consults with appropriate CSUSA staff and maintains electronic and hard-copied student records including attendance, immunization, transcripts, grades, student schedules, and procedures
Consults with CSUSA and district procedures to obtain special population student records (e.g. special education, gifted, MLL, 504, MTSS) from prior schools for new enrollees
Ensures school compliance/adherence to the district, state, federal, and CSUSA regulations guidelines regarding student records, including but not limited to attendance and grades, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), as well as assist in the development and enhancement of enrollment policies and procedures
Responds to requests for information and access relevant files in providing information
Complies with all data integrity and security policies of district, state, federal, and company. Maintains the strictest confidentiality requirements
Reviews student records to ensure current information, accuracy, and completeness with the state/district regulations and guidelines
Manage and administers registration, recommitment, and withdrawal process and associated reporting for all students
Prepares, compiles, and sorts documents for data entry into school and district/state databases
Ensure all enrollment and provided academic coding (e.g. course coding, teacher certification, class size), scheduling, and student information are accurate and optimized in the district/state system for funding
Regularly reviews state error reporting is accurate and complete
Monitors and updates information in databases to ensure funding count cycles are accurate
Enters and maintains student records, immunization, attendance information, and grade reporting into the state/district system
Attend district/state training offered on formal reporting
Cross-train others on critical Entry Data Specialist functions and be cross-trained on other critical marketing and enrollment functions
Provide status updates and progress on marketing and enrollment-related projects
Prepares a variety of enrollment, registration, and application reports for school leadership
Qualification
Required
2-year college degree/equivalent experience (required) or higher (preferred)
Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
Excellent organization, time management, and follow-up skills
Must be able to present a professional office with great customer service skills
Must have a positive attitude and be able to collaborate with others, while helping to maintain a pleasant working environment
Must be detail oriented
Ability and willingness to work successfully with students, parents, and staff
Must pass a background check
Ability and willingness to take directions
Excellent references including attendance and punctuality
Demonstrates excellent oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening), skills and ability in negotiating and influencing, professional phone etiquette
Proactive and takes initiative. Thinks creatively. Drives projects to completion. Insists on the highest level of quality
Has the ability to use and engage social media (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube) and digital marketing to promote the school and CSUSA
Demonstrates proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications
Possesses detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred
Has the ability to work and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
Has the ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple priorities
Has the ability to establish a set of operating principles and routines, driving projects to completion, while insisting on the highest level of quality
Possesses excellent communication skills: oral (including presentations), written, interpersonal (active listening)
Has the ability to be at work consistently, to be on time, to follow instructions, to respond to management direction, and to solicit feedback to improve performance
Possesses good knowledge of company and departmental policies and procedures
Leads by example in adherence and knowledge of the CSUSA and the school's vision, mission, values, and value proposition demonstrated by the commitment to act in an ethical manner using behaviors that promote a team concept
Follows through on duties and projects assigned
Participates in and completes training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignments
Reviews current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibility
Follows company policies, and federal and state laws
Ensures adherence to good safety procedures
Preferred
Possesses detailed knowledge of Federal, State, and local requirements for K-12 schools and charter school law preferred
2-year college degree/equivalent experience (required) or higher (preferred)
Being bilingual is a plus, but not required
Company
Charter Schools USA
Charter Schools USA is one of the fastest growing education management companies in the U.S.