Specialist - Business Information Systems (2024-2025)

Job Title : Specialist Wage / Hour Status : Non-Exempt

Job Role : Business Information Systems Funding Source : Local

Pay Grade : AD 2

Department / School : Technology

Function : Technology

Reports to : Director of Business Information Systems HR Date Approved : October 2024

HR Date Revised : SUMMARY :

SUMMARY :

Responsible for end-user support and functional recommendations to improve business system efficiencies. Works closely with all functional area staff members to identify, document processes and support use of application systems.

Monitors data used in the application systems to ensure accuracy for business and student applications and notifies responsible end users when inconsistencies are found.

Works with end user to correct data anomalies avoiding the misrepresentation of district data to State and Federal entities

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.
• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in cross-functional work groups.
• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Analysis and Application Support

• Provide 1 Tier application and technical support for all business application end-users.
• Provide support and documentation in the design, deployment, and support of automated form and work-flow software.
• Advise users on appropriate use of software & applications.
• Provide procedural support for document management platform and all related associated processes and work-flow processing.
• Communicate with analysts to detect and resolve end-user problems with internally developed applications and database management.
• Maintain technical documentation on all document-management processes and application systems.
• Develop basic end-user training videos on document management & process automation software / applications.
• Support campuses and departments on proper process in district’s ERP and SIS pertaining to PEIMS and other state and federal reporting.
• Support Human Resources and Financial departments during submission for ERP data errors.

Records and Reports

• Monitor daily validation reports from the district ERP and alert departments when corrections are needed.
• Assist with generating and distributing reports and applications to assigned departments for review according to the timeline provided by supervisor before implementation.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile, maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.
• Pursue Professional Development activities for self; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
• Comply with all policies, operating procedures, legal requirements, and verbal and written directives.
• Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
• Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education / Certification