Business Data Specialist
Location: ESC Region 15, San Angelo TX
Reports To: Data Services Coordinator
FLSA Status: Exempt - 234 Days
Pay Grade: (ESC Salary Schedule)
Major Responsibilities/Duties
Support department coordinator, team members, and clients in organizational processes and procedures related to TSDS, ASCENDER, and related applications, databases, and documentation sources.
Advise and consult with internal and external clients on all points of the data path from entry through final verification and reporting.
Identify proper levels of implementation and utilization of software and databases as part of a larger system.
Exercise independent authority to negotiate software and database functionality enhancements that are designed to increase efficiency of operations of internal and external clients.
Utilize problem-solving and organizational skills to maintain effectiveness and efficiency in financial data reporting requirements and assure compliance with reporting deadlines.
Exhibit initiative by expressing opinions and suggesting changes needed to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure that internal and external clients are given the opportunity to maximize their use of TSDS, ASCENDER and related systems and have implemented effective strategies for ensuring effective and efficient use of the systems.
Provide consultation, training, and expert advice to internal and external personnel to ensure availability of a broad base of quality customer service and support related to TSDS, ASCENDER, and related applications, databases, and documentation sources.
Foster communication and collaboration between the ESC, LEA personnel, programming staff, the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and other applicable parties to clarify rules and regulations, data management, reporting issues, and negotiate steps needed to resolve issues.
Attend TSDS, MIS, OmniTrack and TCC professional development, training, and meetings to maintain awareness and ensure professional growth.
Maintain certification in all available TSDS components necessary to serve in the roles of TSDS Technical Champion, TSDS PEIMS Champion, TSDS UID Champion, TSDS Core Collections Champion, and TIMS Champion.
Maintain a general working knowledge of all related sources, systems, and manuals. (ie: TREx, SAAH, TEDS, TSDS, ASCENDER, TEAL, TIMS, Accountability, MIS, OmniTrack and others)
Exercise independent authority to develop and maintain systems documentation and technical assistance manuals.
Conduct professional development and training presentations to internal and external clients.
Provide technical assistance, consulting services, and advise in database management, conversions, and related areas.
Provide telephone, on-site, remote and email assistance to internal and external clients.
Utilize problem-solving skills to manage internal and external clients' compliance with reporting deadlines.
Ensure inter-departmental coordination - attend all applicable Finance training sessions.
Maintain TASBO Certified Texas School Business Official credentials.
Develop and coordinate events on the Data Services Training Calendar. Perform other duties as assigned by the Data Services Coordinator, Deputy Director and/or the Executive Director.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Experience developing organizational processes, procedures, implementation and utilization of software as part of a larger system
Ability to detect and resolve problems in application software
Ability to guide and lead others toward maximizing effectiveness and efficiency in the use of organizational data systems
Experience providing customer training, technical support, and professional development
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of public school finance accounting code structure and requirements
Ability to work collaboratively with leader, team members, and clients
Experience in problem solving techniques and working in a client-based environment
Proficient in using Windows applications, Microsoft Office, Internet, and Email
Experience working in a network/database environment
Experience
Five (5) years software, database analysis, public school data processing, public school business office, information systems or acceptable related work experience
For More Information:
Melissa Anthony
Coordinator, Data Services
325-658-6571
melissa.anthony@esc15.net
Reports To: Data Services Coordinator
FLSA Status: Exempt - 234 Days
Pay Grade: (ESC Salary Schedule)
Major Responsibilities/Duties
Support department coordinator, team members, and clients in organizational processes and procedures related to TSDS, ASCENDER, and related applications, databases, and documentation sources.
Advise and consult with internal and external clients on all points of the data path from entry through final verification and reporting.
Identify proper levels of implementation and utilization of software and databases as part of a larger system.
Exercise independent authority to negotiate software and database functionality enhancements that are designed to increase efficiency of operations of internal and external clients.
Utilize problem-solving and organizational skills to maintain effectiveness and efficiency in financial data reporting requirements and assure compliance with reporting deadlines.
Exhibit initiative by expressing opinions and suggesting changes needed to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensure that internal and external clients are given the opportunity to maximize their use of TSDS, ASCENDER and related systems and have implemented effective strategies for ensuring effective and efficient use of the systems.
Provide consultation, training, and expert advice to internal and external personnel to ensure availability of a broad base of quality customer service and support related to TSDS, ASCENDER, and related applications, databases, and documentation sources.
Foster communication and collaboration between the ESC, LEA personnel, programming staff, the Texas Education Agency (TEA), and other applicable parties to clarify rules and regulations, data management, reporting issues, and negotiate steps needed to resolve issues.
Attend TSDS, MIS, OmniTrack and TCC professional development, training, and meetings to maintain awareness and ensure professional growth.
Maintain certification in all available TSDS components necessary to serve in the roles of TSDS Technical Champion, TSDS PEIMS Champion, TSDS UID Champion, TSDS Core Collections Champion, and TIMS Champion.
Maintain a general working knowledge of all related sources, systems, and manuals. (ie: TREx, SAAH, TEDS, TSDS, ASCENDER, TEAL, TIMS, Accountability, MIS, OmniTrack and others)
Exercise independent authority to develop and maintain systems documentation and technical assistance manuals.
Conduct professional development and training presentations to internal and external clients.
Provide technical assistance, consulting services, and advise in database management, conversions, and related areas.
Provide telephone, on-site, remote and email assistance to internal and external clients.
Utilize problem-solving skills to manage internal and external clients' compliance with reporting deadlines.
Ensure inter-departmental coordination - attend all applicable Finance training sessions.
Maintain TASBO Certified Texas School Business Official credentials.
Develop and coordinate events on the Data Services Training Calendar. Perform other duties as assigned by the Data Services Coordinator, Deputy Director and/or the Executive Director.
Special Knowledge/Skills
Experience developing organizational processes, procedures, implementation and utilization of software as part of a larger system
Ability to detect and resolve problems in application software
Ability to guide and lead others toward maximizing effectiveness and efficiency in the use of organizational data systems
Experience providing customer training, technical support, and professional development
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Knowledge of public school finance accounting code structure and requirements
Ability to work collaboratively with leader, team members, and clients
Experience in problem solving techniques and working in a client-based environment
Proficient in using Windows applications, Microsoft Office, Internet, and Email
Experience working in a network/database environment
Experience
Five (5) years software, database analysis, public school data processing, public school business office, information systems or acceptable related work experience
For More Information:
Melissa Anthony
Coordinator, Data Services
325-658-6571
melissa.anthony@esc15.net
Bachelor's Degree
A minimum of three years direct services experience
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