SAN JOSE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

I.

Title

Student Data Systems Coordinator

II.

Definition

Under general direction, supervises the input and output control functions for student
academic data in the District computer center. Acts as a user liaison to insure the
satisfactory delivery of user requests for services; trains District personnel and students on
the microcomputer system and on-line terminals; does related work consistent with the job
description.

III.

Examples of Duties

Serves as a resource person for the options and methods available in obtaining student data
from the computer center particularly at the secondary school level in the areas of
scheduling, grade reports, and warning notices. Assists via telephone or at school sites in the
training of school personnel and students in the operation of on-line computer terminals and
microcomputer system. Creates and implements forms on the microcomputer system to
enhance attendance monitoring program. Is responsible for being informed of the
programming needs of schools and departments regarding student data and works with
programmers to meet these needs. Assigns, directs and reviews work of data input
processors; performs input/output scheduling and control functions for the District's
computer center; insures timely and proper interpretation, execution and output distribution
for each request or regularly scheduled production run; processes, interprets and logs user
requests and determines the appropriate program sequence of programs; accumulates all
materials for the operation. Screens user source data for completeness; schedules and
monitors the program of scheduled requests and initiates schedule changes to accommodate
established priorities. Reviews and distributes output; maintains control cards for District
production and request programs .

IV.

Distinguishing Characteristics
Persons in this position must possess a thorough knowledge of specific District student
data processing procedures.

V.

Employment Standards

A.

Knowledge of:

General principles and operations of computer systems, related equipment, data
processing techniques, computer procedures and limitations;

Principles of supervisory computer control systems:

Modern office practices and procedures, including filing systems;

Modern office equipment.

B.

Ability to:

Coordinate the operation of control and data entry areas and
personnel;

oversee data entry

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Operate unit record, key-driven and electronic equipment;

Perform arithmetic computations, compile statistical data, and maintain involved
records and files;

Understand and carry out oral, written and coded instructions;

Meet the public tactfully and courteously and establish and maintain cooperative and
effective working relationships.

C.

Education/Training/Experience:

Completion of 12th grade or equivalent and successful
completion of additional courses in data processing or any combination of education,
experience and training which meets or exceeds standards of knowledge, skills, and
abilities listed above.

Three years work experience in a data processing environment, two years of which
should be with San Jose Unified School District during which time there should be
involvement with the application of District equipment to student academic data.

D.

Licenses/Certificates:

Valid California Driver's License.

VI.

Specific Language Qualifications

Not applicable.

Range24A

Work Year12 Months

Position Code231314

CRC1:cf
12/18/85