Spring Branch Independent School District Job Description Applications Engineer – Student Information Systems
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Job Title:
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Applications Engineer – Student Information Systems
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Reports To:
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Manager, Student Information Systems
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Classification:
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Information Technology
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Wage/Hour Status:
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Exempt
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Days:
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230
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Salary:
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See Compensation Plan for Technology, Pay Grades 405-407 based on experience, qualifications and skills level.
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Contract:
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None
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Date Revised:
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11/6/2024
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Primary Purpose:
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Provide support for the Student Information System (SIS). Responsible for monitoring resources to support SBISD’s SIS and related applications. Use reporting tools to write/maintain reports for campuses and departments. Troubleshoot and support 3rd party software applications and maintain interfaces with the SIS.
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Qualifications/Skills:
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Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree in related field (Preferred).
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage projects and timelines.
- Ability to solve complex technical problems efficiently.
- Ability to prioritize, be flexible and meet strict deadlines.
- Self-motivated with ability to work unsupervised.
- Ability to learn new technologies by reading, self-paced practice and minimal one-on-one training.
- Ability to organize data into meaningful reports.
- Strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit to accommodate a high level of responsibility and multiple changing priorities.
- Strong organizational skills.
Experience:
- SIS experience (Skyward Experience Preferred).
- Training experience preferred.
- An understanding of PEIMS reporting.
- Knowledge of SQL and Crystal Reports.
- Two (2) plus years of hands-on working experience with database development, data modeling, stored procedures, views.
- Gather business requirements, define technical scope, help create project plans and keep technical documentation.
- A working knowledge level of Windows server operating systems.
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Major Duties and Responsibilities:
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SIS Implementation/Maintenance & Updates
- Work with vendors and SBISD staff with regards to maintaining and updating SBISD’s SIS Software and related interfaces with third party software.
- Oversee extraction of data for reporting.
- Collaborate in the design, programming and implementing software/reports to assist end-users.
- Has working knowledge of relational databases, and able to write scripts, stored procedures and reports.
- Assist in data maintenance for reporting to State and Federal entities.
- Provide user assistance/training for applications.
- Coordinate with vendors to troubleshoot application problems and updates.
- Provide after-hours support when needed.
- Work with other departments in development and implementation of district policies related to technology.
Other:
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule and local board policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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Supervisory Responsibilities:
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None
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Equipment Used:
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Computer and various office equipment.
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Working Conditions:
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Mental Demands:
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Work with frequent interruptions.
- This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
Physical Demands:
- Repetitive hand motions.
- Prolonged use of the computer.
- Work after-hours, as necessary.
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Application Procedure:
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Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at http://www.springbranchisd.com and click on JOIN OUR TEAM then APPLY NOW.
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Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.
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