Job Summary:

• This position reports directly to the Director of EdTech, Assessment, and Data under the leadership of the Chief Academic Officer. The Student Information Systems Director will be responsible for the technical administration of PowerSchool, including its maintenance, deployment, and integration with other systems and databases. This person will identify opportunities to improve processes and workflow consistent with PowerSchool best practices. In addition, the Student Information Systems Director will oversee the PowerSchool team, its workflows, and productivity. This is a remote (work from home) position with some travel throughout Arizona.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Direct the PowerSchool Administration team in completing projects, meeting deadlines, and supporting schools as needed.
• Maintain the current PowerSchool environment and recommend improvements in processes and workflow.
• Research and implement PowerSchool plugins, applications, and customizations to improve current processes.
• Build, produce, and maintain a variety of advanced reports through collaboration with Edkey and school leadership.
• Ensure data integrity to support state and federal reporting, as well as data consistency required for school operations.
• Perform data integrations between PowerSchool and other platforms/applications.
• Support finance, registrars, and other Edkey staff by providing training, documentation, guidance, and technical assistance in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other departments to align PowerSchool with various applications needed to support academic and operational policies.
• Plan and execute advanced database functions as needed for systems operations.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive plan designed to reduce help desk tickets.
• Create and maintain appropriate system documentation on procedures and configurations.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings, events, and trainings for the purpose of staying up to date on best practices, which should be used to inform Edkey’s student information system roadmap.
• Provide feedback and input to their supervisor regarding performance management of the PowerSchool team.

Skills:

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical and/or complex concepts in an understandable manner.
• Ability to manage projects from conception through completion.
• Ability to prioritize and perform tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to train and lead small and large groups in person and virtually.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff.

Ideal Qualifications:

• 5 years of PowerSchool experience
• Knowledge of Arizona state reporting requirements
• Advanced SQL, scripting, HTML, and reporting skills. Oracle and web application development desirable.
• Academic software knowledge and experience (LMS, Content Management Systems, etc.)

Experience

• 5 year(s): PowerSchool

Education

• Associates or better

Licenses & Certifications

• IVP