Student Information Systems and Data Manager

Student Information Systems and Data Manager JobID: 12888

• Position Type:

Other/ Other

• Date Posted:

9/28/2026

• Location:

Administrative Service Center - ASC

• Date Available:

ASAP

• Closing Date:

Until Filled

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Salary Range: $84,175 to $106,925 (dependent upon education & experience)

The SIS and Reporting Managerleads the administration, management and strategic optimization of DCSD's student information system (Infinite Campus) and student data reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

System Management & Administration

• Serve as the primary system administrator for the District's SIS and integrated instructional software applications.

• Oversee system configuration, security role-based access, workflows, user accounts, and data security standards in compliance with FERPA and district policy.

• Manage annual lifecycle tasks, including academic calendar setups, course catalog configuration, scheduling setups, end-of-year rollovers, and term rollovers.

• Partner with software vendors to evaluate updates, test new features, manage system patches, and resolve technical bugs.

State & Federal Reporting

• Manage, prepare, and submit all required federal and state reporting cycles to the Iowa Department of Education (e.g., SRI/Student Reporting, Certified Enrollment).

• Develop and maintain an annual compliance calendar to ensure all state data submissions meet strict federal and state-mandated deadlines.

• Run systematic audit scripts and data quality checks to identify, troubleshoot, and correct errors prior to official state certification.

• Monitor changing legislation and Iowa Department of Education administrative rule updates, adjusting local data collection practices and system logic accordingly.

• Conduct periodic district-wide data audits on student records (enrollment, attendance, discipline, transcripts, special education, and English learner status) to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Training & Support

• Provide technical leadership, user support, and end-user documentation for school secretaries, registrars, administrators, and staff.

• Develop and conduct training sessions (including a "train-the-trainer" model) on SIS workflows, gradebooks, attendance tracking, and parent/student portals.

• Maintain clear Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation for all SIS tasks and data reporting processes.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, supervise, evaluate and mentor the district's SIS, Reporting and Data support team.

• Establish workload priorities, assign support tickets, and manage operational workflows to ensure timely resolution of user requests and technical issues.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations, set measurable team goals, and promote continuous professional growth in data standards and system administration.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing a database environment or Student Information System, preferably within a K-12 public school district.

• Demonstrated experience in state or federal reporting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of PK-12 operational workflows (i.e. grading, attendance, enrollment).

• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams, resolve conflicts constructively, share information transparently, and take personal accountability for achieving collective goals.

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and project management skills.

• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and maintain collaborative relationships.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Sitting or standing for extended periods; light lifting (up to 25-30 lbs); typing and computer monitor use for prolonged periods.

• Office environment with moderate noise level; occasional fast-paced deadlines around reporting windows.

• Travel local between district buildings as needed.

• Good attendance and punctuality are required.