YES Prep Public Schools · 1 hour ago
Manager - Student Information Systems (SIS)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$61K/yr - $73K/yr
3+ years expYES Prep Public Schools is committed to creating pathways to extraordinary opportunities for students. They are seeking a dynamic Manager of Student Information Systems (SIS) to oversee K-12 technical support and ensure system security and data integrity while driving strategic decisions for elementary SIS operations.
Education
Responsibilities
Coordinating and leading collaboration meetings with elementary academic and operations teams to drive decisions on SIS course catalog, master scheduling, and grading procedures for the district
Translating high-level elementary decisions into technical workflows and delegating specific configuration tasks to the SIS Coordinators
Partnering with the Academics team to finalize the elementary grading schedule for the school year and ensure it is communicated across the district
Collaborating with the Academics team to finalize report card and progress report templates, ensuring they are accurately configured for all elementary schools
Working alongside federal and state compliance teams to ensure all elementary configurations remain up to date with legal requirements
Managing the SIS online form request process and ensuring all forms are updated and configured correctly from year to year
Managing two SIS Coordinators and monitoring the SolarWinds support queue to ensure K-12 tickets are handled in a timely and satisfactory manner
Ensuring the support team meets established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for troubleshooting and application support
Managing and maintaining district-wide Skyward user accounts, permissions, and security protocols
Partnering with the IT and Data teams to facilitate the setup and maintenance of SIS integrations with third-party applications
Leading pre-year and year-end processes and collaborating with SIS Specialists to ensure successful system transitions
Creating annual SIS training plans and working with data owners to identify where staff training is needed most
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree
3 years of experience within an elementary or secondary school environment with a focus on data operations or system administration
Outstanding attention to detail, superior time management skills, and a consistent record of thorough follow-up
Proven experience in people management, project oversight, and coordinating complex technical workflows
Understanding of student registration process, course scheduling, grading, and other core campus SIS processes
Proficient in current MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Ability to work well with all areas of the organization including School Leadership, Operation Coordinators, Registrars, Counselors, IT Support Services, and Senior Operations Management
Strong ability to anticipate system issues, resolve technical problems proactively, and maintain a high sense of urgency
Absolute commitment to maintaining the highest level of data privacy and security
Working knowledge of records management, data privacy, and business process optimization
Openness to giving and receiving frequent feedback
Ability to work outside of normal hours and on weekends
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field
Experience with Skyward SMS/Qmlativ, SchoolMint, and SolarWinds Service Desk
Experience with state reporting requirements (TSDS/PEIMS) and data validation tools
Previous experience managing a district-wide help desk or centralized support services team
Benefits
Health and Supplemental Insurance – A $0 monthly medical option or a $24 monthly option that includes $50 YES Prep Paid Health Savings Account contribution, in addition to a variety of supplemental benefits including Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, etc. Employees must work 20+ hours a week to be eligible for a full spectrum of benefits, and 10 hours a week minimum for medical benefits.
Retirement Plans – Participation in Teacher Retirement System of Texas and an optional 457b Retirement Plan.
Paid Time Off – Employees working 20+ hours a week receive 15 days of Paid Time Off in addition to the system closures during the Academic Calendar.
Paid Leave Programming – In the event you need to be out due to medical needs (including maternity and paternity leave), YES Prep offers paid leave, paid out at 100%, based on eligibility and tenure.
Professional Development - YES Prep values longevity and performance over time. We invest in developing leaders through high-quality programs, effective coaching, and ongoing professional development.
Award Winning Culture – The strong cultures of our campuses and Home Office are just one of many reasons we were named Houston’s Best Place To Work in 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2025. We won the 2012 Broad Prize for Excellence in Urban Education and were a 2016 finalist as well.
Company
YES Prep Public Schools
YES Prep Public Schools is a free, open-enrollment public school system serving 12,500 students across 17 campuses in the Houston area.
1001-5000 employees
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