Applications Support Specialist - Regina, Canada - Regina Catholic School Division

Regina Catholic School Division

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Regina, Canada

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Regina Catholic School Division

Position Description_

Position Title Applications Support Specialist

Reports to Applications Manager, CIO

Pay Level Pay Level 06

Employment Term 12 Months

Revision Date March 2023

Additionally, they are responsible for managing, monitoring, and submitting necessary student data to the Ministry of
Education.

Required Duties and Responsibilities:

Without restricting the generality of the above-stated basic function, the Applications Support Specialist shall perform such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned including but not restricted to the following:

Catholic Distinctiveness
Ensure Catholicism is evident in her/his work both within and outside of the division

Be knowledgeable and supportive of Regina Catholic Schools' policies and expectations
Permeate our Catholic faith in his/her area
Foster Christlike behavior
Treat all stakeholders as valued people of God. Is fair and understanding, developing relationships to help move people forward
When applicable attend and participate in faith building activities
Conduct oneself in a Christian manner appropriate to an educational institution
Complete a yearly Catholic Formation goal in the Committed to Professional Growth document

Primary Duties Operational Management

Maintain software updates, knowledgebase articles, frequently asked questions, and training resources.
Provide support to schools with respect to reporting and data entry in the school division's student information systems.
Assist in the maintenance of data within the SIS and assessment database as well as assisting with the development, analysis and reporting of the information gleaned from the data.
Perform electronic data transfers and data validation of student information to the

Saskatchewan Student Data System

Perform electronic data transfers from SIS to various 3rd Party software used by the

Division

Support HR with Educator Profile data submissions
Attend Ministry meetings regarding data collection and data submission and liaise with the various Ministry departments
Attend user group meetings to collaborate and communicate with other school divisions
Attend SIS Management User Group meetings (SMUG) to collaborate and communicate with other school divisions
Saskatchewan Ministry Student Data System (SDS) security administrator for Regina

Catholic School Division

Strategy and Planning

Review training materials and documentation and keep them up to date.
Remain current regarding advancements in student information and assessment systems to make recommendations
Other duties as assigned as assigned by the Applications Manager

Job Specifications:

In addition to the Duties and Responsibilities, the Applications Support Specialist is expected to have the following requirements:
Regina Catholic School Division

Position Description_

Confidentiality At no time should the employee discuss publicly or release information pertaining to students and employees of the Regina Catholic School Division, or any intrinsic information obtained from the said position. Any breach of confidentiality in this regard is a serious violation of acceptable professional conduct.

Education/Experience Preference will be given to an individual holding a college diploma or university degree in the

Level Required technology field and/or three plus years of equivalent work experience.

Skills Required The Applications Support Specialist will:

Have an understanding of school office workflow including experience utilizing a student information system would be an asset
Possess extensive knowledge of division SIS
Have understanding of databases and report writer to generate data as required
Have basic understanding of SQL server
Have ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with a broadcross section of individuals, both internally and externally to the organization as it relates to this position
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills
Demonstrate professionalism
Demonstrate superior professional relationship (PR) skills
Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of diversity
Demonstrate the ability to be flexible and adaptable
Demonstrate concern for health, safety and the environment
Demonstrate the ability to work as a team player
Demonstrate accountability in decision making

Physical L-Light Work

Demands
Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally
- and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently
- and/or a negligible amount of force constantly

Independence The Applications Support Specialist is expected to work independently.

Internal/External The Software Support Specialist works collegially with other staff, teachers, school-based

Contacts administration and school-division staff. Dir