Student Data Specialist Jobs

The Santa Clara County Office of Education is currently accepting applications for Student Data Specialist.

The ideal candidate for the Student Data Specialist role will have strong verbal and written communication skills, is highly proficient in SQL, has the ability to conduct data analysis with tools like Excel/Google Sheets (preferably with BI tools like Power BI and Tableau), and is comfortable working with different groups of people, including school site staff, district office administrators, external partners.

The Student Data Specialist provides support to SCCOE student services, as the CALPADS Coordinator, ensuring that student data is accurately tracked and reported. This individual also provides technical support for DataZone - the SCCOE Integrated Student Data Warehouse/ Analytics Platform, by troubleshooting technical issues that users of the application encounter, while providing guidance on how to use the application effectively.

The Student Data Specialist coordinates, with the County Office, and district personnel, to process, prepare, stage, validate, and present data in a timely and accurate manner, used by the County Office and school districts; assists with data management and processing for data warehousing, DataZone, and other applications; supports data analysis and data driven decision-making, which includes, but is not limited to generating and auditing reports and files, and providing technical assistance and training as needed.

This position is for 12 months, 261 days, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day.

Example of Duties and Responsibilities

To learn more about this position, please click here(Download PDF reader)for the job description.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to:

• Experience: three years increasingly responsible experience in data bases and information systems. Experience with student information systems is preferred.
• Education: Associate's degree in computer science, information systems, mathematics, or related field AND

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid California driver's license.

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The following application materials are required:

Completed Governmentjobs.com online application

Resume

Answers to supplemental questions (embedded in online application)*

*NOTE: Supplemental questions are included in the application form and will be used in the initial screening process. Please answer these questions as fully as possible.

The application and materials must be received by application deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you are unsure if your application and all required materials have been received, please contact the recruiter for this position, prior to the filing date.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

• Those who pass the written exam will be invited to participate in an oral examination with subject matter experts, tentatively scheduled for June 13, 2023 .
• Selected candidates from the list will be invited to a second interview with the hiring authorities, tentatively scheduled for June 20, 2023 .
• Candidates will be invited over email to participate in examination and selection steps, using the email supplied within their Governmentjobs.com applications, or as updated by candidates in their Governmentjobs.com master profiles. Therefore, it is recommended that candidates check their email at least daily.
• Following the final filing date, the qualifications of all candidates will be evaluated.
• The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in a written exam, tentatively scheduled for June 5, 2023.
• Assessments and interviews will take place virtually via Zoom Meetings.
• Based on the final scores of qualified candidates, Classified Personnel Services will establish a ranked candidate list.

NOTE: Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director - Classified Personnel Services. Candidates who test successfully for placement on the eligibility list may be certified to other related positions without further testing requirements, OR job posting announcements. The right is reserved to add, eliminate, or adjust testing steps and/or information on the posting, at any time, during the position posting and testing process, which may include, but is not limited to, further testing, inclusive to on-the job testing, recruitment, and recruitment extensions, which may be for less than 15 days, after an eligibility list has been certified, which may cause adjustments on the eligibility list, as evaluated to be reasonable or necessary.

HEALTH, WELFARE, AND OTHER BENEFITS:

The Santa Clara County Office of Education takes pride in offering a benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our employees. We provide eligible employees with valuable benefits options including:

• Employee Health and Wellness Program, including Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health and Well-Being resources
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Paid Vacation
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Sick Leave
• 16 Paid Holidays (including 2 floating holidays)
• 403b or 457 Retirement Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fertility healthcare and family forming benefits

Benefit and Retirement information may vary depending on the bargaining unit. Full-time employees (30 hrs.+/ weekly) are offered free dental and vision coverage for themselves and eligible dependents. Most medical plans are offered at no cost to employees and their eligible dependents. For more information, please visit our benefits page: Employee Benefits

COVID-19 VACCINE REQUIREMENT:

To provide and maintain a workplace that is free of recognized hazards, the Santa Clara County Office of Education has adopted a policy which requires all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the presentation of proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS:
Candidates who require reasonable accommodations for any test part must contact Classified Personnel Services (CPS) at least three (3) days in advance of the test date at 408-453-6845. Hearing-impaired individuals should contact the California Relay Service at 1-800-735-2929, then 408-453-6845. A failure to contact CPS within the specified timeline may result in an inability to accommodate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Santa Clara County Office of Education prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions) sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

Please direct concerns related to Equal Opportunity Employment to Larry Oshodi, Assistant Superintendent, Personnel Services

1290 Ridder Park Drive

San Jose, CA 95131-2304

[email protected]

(408) 453-6598

RECRUITMENT CONTACT
For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact:

Yasmeen Husain

(408) 453-6849

[email protected]

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,034.92 - $9,209.59 per month

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Health savings account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dental insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Jose, CA 95131: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Data bases and information systems: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person