Decision Support Specialist jobs in Buffalo, NY

Location:
Erie 1 BOCES
Technology Services
E1B Education Campus
West Seneca, NY

Start Date:
April 10, 2023

Hourly Rate:
$31.43

Hours:
8:00AM - 4:00PM

Erie 1 BOCES has an immediate opening for a Data Support Specialist to assist school districts with the data collection and reporting process for mandated state 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.

Job Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Civil Service Qualifications:

Additional Qualifications:

• Knowledge of New York State Education Department regulations is a plus.
• Must be analytical and have great communication skills
• Must be comfortable training in a one-on-one or small group setting
• Must be able to travel to assigned school district locations across WNY

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH MARCH 22, 2023