Database Manager - Friends Central School

Responsible for the quality control and day-to-day operations for the school-wide information systems, with a focus on the school's primary information system; Veracross. The Database Manager is also responsible for integrating these systems and suggesting to departments how to better work with these systems and act as front line support for all database related problems. Strategically lead and contribute to development of the school overall data strategy.

Bachelor's Degree required; One to three years related experience. Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills, impeccable attention to detail, and the ability to interact with both adults and students. Demonstrated high level of proficiency with data organization and manipulation is essential.

Responsibilities:

• Establish procedures and testing for clean data.
• Create reports and work with faculty and staff to ensure the accurate input of data and smooth running of reports.
• Establish, communicate and maintain best practices and procedures for using, transferring and accessing current and archived data.
• Act as primary liaison with Veracross for project management and problem resolution
• Provide training, login and password details to faculty and staff who use specific databases
• Advise school departments by analysing their processes and suggesting modifications to increase quality and efficiency.
• Strategically lead and contribute to development of the school overall data strategy and a significant expansion of internal capacity around data and report management in areas relevant to the school's operations, including student advisement, enrollment management, fiscal management, and academic program quality

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• One to three years related experience; K-12 setting preferred
• Demonstrated high-proficiency in data extraction, analysis and management skills
• Excellent attention to detail; working knowledge of quality control processes and procedures; demonstrated ability to identify and solve complex problems independently
• Ability to create reports and presentations across multiple data platforms and to develop creative and efficient solutions to gaps in data reporting
• Demonstrated proficiency with relational database and spreadsheet programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills; ability to effectively manage multiple assignments simultaneously

Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $50,000.00 to $75,000.00 /year