PowerSchool Administrator - Virtual

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education • curriculum development • virtual school • online education • online school

5001 - 10000

Description

• The PowerSchool Administrator will serve as a leading subject matter expert for the PowerSchool application including the initial implementation across managed schools. • Responsible for administering and managing the PowerSchool Student Information System in multiple states. • Work directly with the Product Director to establish best practices agreed upon with business and school leads. • Continuous communication with Product, Business Leads, and Technology leadership will be critical to success in this position. • Own the technical administration of PowerSchool, PowerPack, eCollect, and PowerSchool customizations across all Managed Schools. • Train and assist school administrators, faculty, and staff with using these programs. • Analyze user requirements and design functional specifications for extending PowerSchool to include new functionality, such as enhanced reporting and data. • Maintain the current PowerSchool environments, including user accounts and security groups/roles, and recommend improvements in processes and work. • Engage with support to plan, implement, coach, and train for new releases and program updates. • Create and maintain advanced reporting capabilities within PowerSchool. • Monitor ongoing operations and data integrity and do periodic student data audits. • Support data analysis, student assessments and grading, and other reporting needs. • Work with staff to align PowerSchool parameters to academic and other policies. • Maintain appropriate system documentation on procedures and configurations. • Provide technical assistance and user support for IT tickets and issues related to PowerSchool and eCollect. • Oversee accuracy of student enrollments, transfers, withdrawals, discipline, grading, and scheduling in PowerSchool. • Troubleshoot report card and transcript errors. • Manage the End of year and Start of Year process. • Provide technical assistance and support for PowerSchool and all linked programs/applications. • Point person for data integration which includes rostering and single sign-on with 3rd party vendor solutions. • Collaborate with various local and state agencies to secure relevant information and submit required forms.

Requirements

• Five or more (5+) years of experience as PowerSchool Administrator • Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills • Ability to multi-task, plan timelines, and coordinate with various departments; excellent time management, self-motivated • Advanced SQL, scripting, HTML, and reporting skills • Competent in PowerSchool object reports and APEX reporting • Ability to reconcile and analyze large datasets • Advanced Excel expertise • Academic software knowledge and experience (LMS, Content Management Systems, etc.) • Experience with Learning Support and Student Assessment systems and/or other types of data analysis systems • Familiar with Agile environment • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others • Must have the ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis in a remote position • Self-starter, leader in field, and fosters an environment of collaboration • Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency. • Ability to travel 10% of the time • Ability to clear required background check

Benefits

• Eligible employees may receive a bonus. • Robust benefits package includes health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.