Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) · 6 hours ago
Data Coordinator
Yuma, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$17/hr - $21/hr
2+ years expWestern Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) is a leader in quality early childhood programs, focusing on school readiness for all children and families. The Data Coordinator will manage data entry, access, and integrity for Head Start programs, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations while supporting programmatic needs.
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Responsibilities
Collect and enter data within relevant software programs such as ChildPlus and Excel
Ensure program data is collected, accurate, analyzed and disseminated to all appropriate staff and partner agencies
Extract data and compile into reports in an organized and functional layout
Assist in the implementation of new software as it relates to this position
Ensure data integrity and maintenance of records for future use and audit
Reconcile data used for funding
Respond to inquiries about data in a timely manner
Send daily, time sensitive, attendance messages to Head Start parents when a child is unexpectedly absent. Monitor alerts and ensure all families are receiving alerts
Manage Head Start waitlist, coordinate with other Program staff to identify children for priority enrollment
Assist with the revision and updates of program data and/or information systems; policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local requirements
Assist with determining program design, options, recruitment efforts, enrollment guidelines and boundaries, and for program planning and continuous improvement
Manage program data software systems for the Head Start program, working in collaboration with program staff for verification of data and program reports. Current data systems include: Program Information Reports (PIR), ChildPlus net, My Teaching Strategies, and other data tracking systems as identified
Assist with recruitment materials, annual reports, educational flyers, parent handbook, My Teaching Strategies (MTS) training materials and other related presentation materials
Train program staff on relevant electronic processing such as iPad attendance with ChildPlus App
Develop and monitor data tracking tools relative to Head Start program requirements, legislation, public policy and program outcomes
Lead, coordinate, or participate in program wide projects as assigned
Work as an active member of the WACOG and Head Start support Team to facilitate, foster and support communication and teamwork within the tri-county service area in order to achieve the organization’s mission and goals. This includes communicating and promoting the Head Start philosophy, mission and goals to community, staff and parents
Maintain reliable and predictable attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed
Utilize reliable and predictable attendance; work outside of standard business hours as needed
Perform other duties as necessary to carry out the administrative/ programmatic goals and objectives of WAGOG and/or department
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED and two year's work experience in an office setting performing duties relevant to this position, or
One year in an office setting, and a higher learning certificate/coursework relevant to this position
Current AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card/ Criminal History Affidavit/Central Registry Background Check
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
Ability to secure and maintain a driver's license valid in the state of Arizona, or an acceptable alternative means of transportation. May be required to drive an agency vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle for WACOG business are required to carry liability insurance minimums. For purposes of vehicle insurance, minimum 21 years of age
Current Health Physical and TB Clearance WHEN incumbent is paid primarily (≥50%) out of Head Start department funds, allocations adjusted monthly
Preferred
Associates Degree related to position
Professional data entry, analysis, and experience with a non-profit or government agency
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company
Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG)
Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) has a vision of western Arizona communities where all residents, including those in poverty and the most vulnerable populations, can flourish and prosper.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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