About this role
Primary Purpose: Work closely with the Compliance Manager to provide technical and organizational leadership for the Head Start program's database environment. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Computer Science or related field
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Advanced Microsoft Office user (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Strong computer skills that include hands-on use of a network system and various software applications
• Strong coordination skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid understanding of databases and data mining
Experience:
• Strong experience in data collection, data input, database maintenance, and data analysis
• Experience in staff training preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Model HCDE and Head Start's mission, vision, and values.
• Develop and coordinate relevant report design, production, distribution, storage, and maintenance program.
• Manage all data projects and prepare required data reports in a timely manner, including but not limited to, the annual Program Information Report (PIR), the Annual Report, the Monthly Performance Report, and other reports as requested.
• Create reports and products based on reporting needs of the programs.
• Facilitate communication between Head Start and other database administrators and developers.
• Provide consistent customer service support to center-based staff, Coordinators, and Data Compliance Specialists.
• Provide database training and orientation, technical assistance, and database support to program users.
• Serve as the database administrator for the program's main data collection program by coordinating the development and maintenance of the system.
• Coordinate relevant report design, production, distribution and storage of data for the Head Start program.
• Attend meetings with appropriate Head Start staff related to the use of the database.
• Maintain data confidentiality and data integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.