Data Support Specialist

Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Technology Services
TS Data Support
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY
Hours:
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Hourly Rate:
$32.87/hr PLUS generous benefits package
Annual Education Stipends:
$500 for Associates Degree/Accredited Training Program Certification or
$1000 for Bachelors Degree or
$1500 for Masters Degree
Generous Benefits Package including but not limited to the following: Employment - Erie 1 BOCES

• 15 Paid annual Holidays
• Generous Paid Personal/Sick time
• Generous Paid vacation days
• Premium Health and Dental plans (E1B pays 85%)
• Life insurance at NO cost to you
• FSA plan
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• NYS Retirement System
• 403b AND 457 retirement plans

Job Description:
Erie 1 BOCES has an immediate opening for a Data Support Specialist to assist school districts with state-mandated student data reporting. Responsibilities include helping school personnel understand state reporting requirements; correcting errors in data collection; managing critical data flows and timelines; developing training materials and documentation; and keeping the schools on track with deadlines.
1. Analyzes current systems and procedures for the purpose of proposing and developing modifications and improvements to existing systems. Establishes and maintains standards to most efficiently utilize the processing of software and data on various technology platforms and systems.
2. Responsible for the design, development, and implementation of computer applications.
3. Installs, customizes, and maintains various software applications.
4. Acts as the liaison between users in the district and the organization (Management and Student Services, as well as other technology departments).
5. Evaluates, describes, and organizes data requirements and file structures.
6. Analyzes, defines and designs requirement statements outlining the steps required to effect their solutions.
7. Provides application and operating system training, support and instruction to school district personnel.
8. Develops procedure manuals for technical and non-technical users to aid in processing application software programs.
9. Organizes and prepares system documentation and procedures.
10. Studies and evaluates substantive program requirements and operational methods and procedures for the purpose of determining the feasibility of adapting them to new technology methods, as well as, the implementation of the same.
11. Performs hardware and software evaluations and provides management with written and oral recommendations.
12. Provides support in the area of project coordination, management, and tracking.
13. Configure and support peripheral software and/or hardware for supported applications.
14. Other duties as assigned by Manager or Supervisor
Please apply online by completing the following steps:

1. Click Apply below and log in to your account in Recruitfront or create an account.
2. Complete and submit the correct application type, SCHOOL RELATED PERSONNEL , and THEN
3. Apply directly to the job posting.

You will receive an email from Recruitfront stating that you have applied.
Special Notes:
When responding to or inquiring about this Notice of Vacancy, please refer to the Posting Number noted above.
Requests for reasonable accommodations at the interview under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be submitted in writing to the ADA Coordinator (Director, Human Resources) at least 48 hours prior to the interview.
PLEASE NOTE- Erie 1 BOCES has transitioned COMPLETELY to the RecruitFront platform for all open positions. Once you complete your application within the system, you will be able to apply for any vacant positions within the District in the future.