District Data Support Analyst

Role Description

The California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) is looking for an analyst to join the team that supports Local Education Agencies (LEAs) as they implement transcript-informed functionality on CaliforniaColleges.edu.

The Data Services District Data Support Analyst will oversee the receipt, processing, troubleshooting, and data validity reviews of district transcript files including:

• Recurring management of transcript files from various LEAs in California.
• Troubleshooting discrepancies found by educators.
• Supporting LEA staff to resolve file-related issues.

Additionally, the District Data Support Analyst will work closely with our Technical Assistance staff to resolve cases related to transcript files. This position does not write production code; however, a level of comfort with the software tools and languages in use at CCGI (SQL, Jira, Excel, Salesforce) is preferred.

The ideal candidate for this position has experience working in K-12/higher Ed data systems and/or student records management and understands the nuances of student transcript data. The candidate should have an interest in large educational systems and the equity challenges that students face when navigating such systems.

This role reports to the Director, User Support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business, Math, Information Technology related major or equivalent professional experience.
• At least two years of cumulative professional experience.
• At least three years experience with K-12 or higher education transcript data sets. Familiarity with CALPADS data sets is a plus.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience working with and analyzing complex data files and file formats.
• High level of comfort working with large data sets using text editors and SQL or similar language to query Transcript files.
• Familiarity with one or more K-12 student information systems (SIS), such as PowerSchool, Aeries, Infinite Campus, Synergy, etc., is required.
• Demonstrated ability to develop technical documentation.

Requirements

• Strong decision-making skills and collaborative spirit, with the ability to take abstract brainstorming and generate concrete proposals for action.
• Advance projects without detailed supervision, balancing multiple responsibilities and providing colleagues with actionable proposals for advancing collective efforts.
• Desire to collaborate with others by providing and receiving direct feedback, being vulnerable, and leading with professionalism and kindness.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Juggle multiple projects of various scopes with ease and grace.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate with various levels of professionals.
• A commitment to the ongoing process of recalling and identifying what you’ve learned from each project, then explaining what you’ve learned to others, and finally making connections that allow you to implement change for your next project.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, sick and vacation leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Defined benefit retirement plan (CalPERS).
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement plans.
• $50,000 Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance coverage for eligible employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Pet insurance and more.

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