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Salary : $83,206.50 - $98,280.00 Annually
Location : 888 Washington Blvd., Stamford, CT
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Board of Education
Division: Research-BOE Research City
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: UAW
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the department Director or designee, this position is responsible for collecting, managing, and analyzing data for the Board of Education.
Supervision Received: Under the general supervision of the department Director or designee.
Supervision Exercised: None
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
• Performs related duties as required.
DATA ENTRY
• Assist in the collection/input of data into the district's information systems.
• Receives, formats, and imports data into the district's information systems.
• Imports assessment data into the district's information systems.
DATA INTEGRITY
• Ensures integrity of data, verifying information regarding data quality and data completeness.
• Reviews and audits databases on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of data. Makes corrections and additions to database records as required.
DATA MAINTENANCE
• Designs, establishes, and maintains data bases related to programs and initiatives.
DATA REPORTING
• Designs reports, using advance technology, as requested.
• Produces data reports as requested by administration and school district staff. Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual data reports as needed Develops ad hoc reports as necessary.
• Uses knowledge of the information system to extract data and generate required reports and queries in varying formats as requested.
• Assist with Federal and State reporting of school district data including exporting and uploading to external systems.
• Collects and researches material necessary for the completion of annual state and federal reports, records and manuals.
DATA ANALYSIS
• Extracts, manipulates, and analyzes data utilizing advanced functions in Excel.
• Performs searches on the Internet as necessary.
• Communicates and processes of requests as necessary.
• Research specific problems and/or questions and proposes solutions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word, and the ability to run reports from these programs as necessary.
• Working knowledge of PowerPoint.
• Experience working with database systems required. Experience working with a student information system a plus.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to gather, collage and or classify data.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work autonomously with the ability to make decisions as necessary with minimal supervision and direction.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to read, understand and prepare complex written material.
• Working knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of accepted database design and management.
• Experience with data extraction, reporting, and analysis tools.
• Ability to generate graphs/charts for reporting.
• Thorough knowledge of Business Mathematics and English.
• Ability to deal effectively with others, including department heads, principals, employees, parents, and other governmental agencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business, Computer Science, Accounting or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the accounting, information technology or business environment, OR the equivalent commensurate combination of training, schooling and experience in the business, information technology or accounting environment.
SCOPE OF EXAMINATION: Qualified applicants will be evaluated on their level and quality of related experience, education and training documented on the application and application supplement. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
The City of Stamford offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes; health, vision, dental, defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plans, free term life insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter benefits. Sick bank and tuition reimbursement as well as training from the City of Stamford Training Institute.
Specific information regarding benefits are outlined in each Collective Bargaining Agreement or in the Pay Plan Document for pay plan employees.
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If the position is a seasonal/temporary position, it is not eligible for union benefits.
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• High School or GED
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
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Please describe your experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate, analyze, and report data. Identify the advanced Excel functions or tools you have used (e.g., PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, conditional formatting, charts, or other data-analysis tools) and provide an example of how you used them to solve a work-related problem.
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Please describe your experience working with database systems, including Microsoft Access or other database applications. What types of databases have you worked with, and what responsibilities did you have for entering, maintaining, querying, or extracting information?
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Describe your experience reviewing data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency. What methods or procedures have you used to identify errors, duplicate records, missing information, or other data-quality issues?
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Describe your experience creating recurring and/or ad hoc reports from databases or information systems. Please identify the types of reports you have prepared, the systems or tools you used, and the intended audience for the reports.
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Please describe your working knowledge of database design and management principles, along with your experience using database systems. Include the names of any student information systems you have used and the specific types of tasks you performed within those systems.
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Please describe your ability to gather, organize, and classify data, as well as your experience with data extraction, reporting, and analysis tools. Also include examples demonstrating your ability to generate graphs and charts for reporting purposes.
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Please describe your knowledge of Business Mathematics and English, and provide examples demonstrating your written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. Include specific instances where you successfully handled communication challenges in a professional setting.
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Please describe your ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work independently, including making sound decisions with minimal supervision. In your response, explain how you maintain strong attention to detail, manage competing deadlines, and effectively interpret and prepare complex written materials. Additionally, provide examples that demonstrate how you have applied these skills in a professional setting.
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