Student Information System Administrator I

About the role

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students! ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date p rior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely . Job Posting End Date: 07-20-2026 Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site. Under the direction of the Coordinator, Student Information System (SIS), the Student Information System Administrator is responsible for supporting the activities associated with the Howard County Public School Systems SIS. The SIS Administrator will support current and future learning tools, technologies, and related processes and activities. The SIS Administrator will also meet with stakeholders from different parts of the school system to research and help implement required updates as directed . This role will work with the Student Information System team to help document and implement changes to the system.

Requirements

• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university .
• At least three (3) years of experience in a technical role working with an Enterprise Applications, such as Student Information System (SIS), Learning Management System (LMS ) or Data Warehouse (DW) platforms.
• The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don't meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Information Technology, Educational Technology, or a related field.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a system administrator of Student Information System (SIS ), Learning Management System (LMS ) or Data Warehouse (DW) platforms.
• Experience working within a preK-12 or college/university setting.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting enterprise systems .
• Experience in data extraction and analysis, using queries , spreadsheets , and other tools to manipulate data .
• Experience documenting system changes and functionality.
• ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
• The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
• Configuring the SIS .
• Performing administrative tasks in the SIS as needed, including running and preparing reports; completing enrollments and data entry; system management; system monitoring; functionality validation; and completing statistical analysis.
• Create or improve process workflows for both internal administration of the SIS and for end users.
• Researching, testing, and validating updates
• Providing routine and non-routine technical support and assistance to end users by troubleshooting and resolving SIS functionality issues and communicating resolutions in a timely manner .
• Maintaining expert knowledge and skills on all evolving SIS features and procedures;
• Working with vendors to evaluate, integrate, and troubleshoot integrations.
• Prepare and work with confidential and sensitive data and documents while adhering to CIPA, FERPA and HIPAA regulations.
• Supporting and providing recommendations to business owners and D epartment of I nformation T echnology staff.
• ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.
• Knowledge
• Technical expertise in system administration of student information systems and how school system policies impact settings and features.
• Knowledge of Student Information System (SIS) administration, functionality, processes, and best practices within a K-12 educational environment.
• Knowledge of enterprise application support, systems configuration, troubleshooting, and integration methods.
• Knowledge of data management principles, database concepts, reporting tools, and statistical analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of software testin

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