Data Manager Position Available In Rutherford, North Carolina

Data Manager
Rutherford County Schools
Pinnacle Elementary School – Rutherfordton, North Carolina This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs, and Rutherford County Schools
Job Details

Job ID:

5206776

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 2, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 4, 2025
Job Description

BOOKKEEPER

An employee in this class performs a large variety of clerical duties involving interacting with other employees and departments. Generally, an employee in this class functions as the primary support to an administrator or has considerable knowledge of a technical field. Work typically involves several steps and requires the selection of the most appropriate action within procedural and operational guidelines. Work is directed by precedents or board policy. The employee may develop procedures for non-technical and non-complex problems and is expected to resolve problems independently. Identifies sources needed and compiles a variety of data
Traces and reconciles disagreements records
Maintains a variety of complex ledgers
Determines soundness of request for materials or small amounts of money and rejects/approves. Sets up and maintains files/storage of a large and varied number of subjects
Files and retrieves information from a filing system
Purges files by prescribed procedures
Operates large variety of standard office equipment
Originates design and layout of material, charts, and statistical materials
Locates, identifies, and delivers appropriate and accurate information
Performs other related work as required.

DATA MANAGER

An employee in this class performs technical-clerical work preparing and maintaining a variety of computer databases pertaining to student attendance and demographic statistics in an assigned school. Work involves utilizing specialized computer-driven file maintenance, word processing and spreadsheet programs which are part of the Student Information Management System to develop and maintain records of student attendance, class schedules, grades, demographic statistics, immunizations, etc. and preparing associated reports. Employee is responsible for reviewing forms and handwritten information, and entering data into proper computer files, often utilizing specialized codes and abbreviations; utilizing scanner devices to input data; updating files on a daily basis; printing reports; and preparing daily back-up copies of records on storage disks. Employee is also responsible for troubleshooting errors or other operational problems with computers and peripheral equipment, installing computer program software, and preparing various correspondence and forms. Work also involves general clerical work, such as answering telephones and assisting visitors to the school office.
Utilizes the computerized Student Information Management System, a computer-driven system of word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs, to enter, store and/or retrieve information as requested or as otherwise necessary.
Selects data from varied sources, and summarizes information for standard reports, including preparing reports for submission to school administrators, school system administrators, and State Department of Public Instruction, as required or as requested, ensuring delivery in a timely manner; records various files on storage disks as backup copies or for delivery to appropriate officials or offices.
Prepares and maintains computer records of daily student attendance from submitted forms; reviews late-arrival forms and reconciles with absences to create “tardy” lists; reviews check-out forms, and reconciles with absences to create “early leave” correspondence to students’ parents to advise of excessive absences, absences, according to established policies,
Prepares attendance reports and reconciles manual and computer reports monthly.
Prepares and maintains database of student enrollment, recording such data as student’s name, address, parents or guardians, sex, race, immunization record, grade of assignment, class schedule, grades, school bus assignment, lunch period assignment, medical needs, emergency contacts, etc.; records student suspensions and prepares periodic statistical reports; records students’ withdrawal from school enrollment, recording reasons for withdrawal and students plans, as available, and preparing periodic statistical reports; prepares and maintains daily backup records on storage disks.
Prepares and maintains records of exceptional students being served by school, including student’s enrollment and personal data, and specific handicap(s) of individual students.
May compare various data against data in secondary or previously used information system, contacting such officials as necessary to resolve discrepancies.
Troubleshoots hardware and software problems and errors in computer equipment or software, determines cause of error or stoppage and applies corrective steps or standard operational techniques, in cases where stoppage can be corrected; develops remedies to identified program deficiencies or operational failures.
Performs routine maintenance on computers and peripheral equipment.
Attends seminars, conferences, workshops, classes, lectures, etc. as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of database management, with specific emphasis on use of the SIMS system.
Assists teachers and principals with scheduling projects.
Performs other related work as required
Must have thorough knowledge of the operations and activities of the school/department which assigned, knowledge of office practices and procedures, knowledge of commonly used programs (Microsoft Word, Spreadsheet, etc), knowledge of principles of organization, ability to work independently, and ability to maintain confidential information.

Disclaimer:

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position.

Position Type:

Full-Time
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