Data Specialist
McLean School, MD
Job Level
Entry-level position
Post Date
06/30/2017
Job Category
Specialist / Associate
Sector
Job Status
Areas of Responsibility
McLean School is a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, is seeking applicants for half-time position of Data Specialist to begin immediately. This position will be a half-time role, offering 50% of full-time hours.
McLean School has, for sixty years, been helping students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college preparatory program that emphasizes small classes and differentiated instruction. We embrace both traditional learners and ones with mild to moderate learning differences. Many of our students excel in some areas while benefiting from support in others.
Position Summary
The Data Specialist is an integral part of the Technology operations team with primary responsibility for updating and maintaining accurate student data.
Reports to: Technology Manager
Essential Functions
The main responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Manage contact email lists in Constant Contact
- Update name and address information across all student databases as required
- Manage annual student progression
- Assist with student information reports and lists
- Run queries and generate customized mailing lists, labels, name tags, and email lists etc., to meet needs of specific School functions
- Maintain student, parent, faculty, and staff directories and grade level groups in Mustang Portal
- Log changes in student information and communicate updates across all platforms: Raiser’s Edge, Education Edge, Constant Contact, Mustang Portal, and School Messenger
- Assist in keeping record of emergency contacts, ensure emergency contacts are consistent across student databases
- Support school events such as Grandparents & Friends Day, Auction donations, select student events and activities
- Support the IT Office with specialty projects, inventory, and technology support as required
- Review, clean up, and purge data in various databases to ensure accurate and consistent records management.
Position Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: Minimum five years student database management, and query development
Computer Skills: Proficient with Excel, Microsoft Office, experience with student databases such as Blackbaud. Proficient computer skills on Mac and PC
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and résumé to Mike Carson, Technology Manager, at mcarson@mcleanschool.org