Student Information Technology Analyst

Company Background

KIPP is a prominent network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to serving educationally underserved communities. With over 120,000 students enrolled across 275 KIPP schools in 27 regions nationwide, KIPP Philadelphia Schools Public Schools (KPPS) is an integral part of this national network, currently operating eight schools that cater to approximately 3,200 students in North and West Philadelphia.

Our Purpose

In collaboration with families and communities, we strive to create engaging, academically rigorous schools that equip students to pursue their chosen paths—whether that be college, career, or beyond—enabling them to lead fulfilling lives and contribute to a more equitable world.

Work Environment at KPPS

We recognize that skilled, dedicated, and culturally aware educators have the capacity to enhance our children's potential by fostering a school environment that affirms, values, and challenges them daily. Our aim is to cultivate a professional atmosphere characterized by joy, transparency, care, and community, where exceptional educators can establish a lasting career. At KIPP, educators:

• Commit to principles of anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.
• Become part of a supportive, diverse community of educators.
• Present their authentic selves, inspiring students to do the same.
• Access resources and support networks that promote well-being and sustainability.
• Lead with empathy and transparency, taking responsibility for student learning and development.
• Enhance their skills through personalized coaching and high-quality professional development.
• Benefit from leadership development programs and career advancement opportunities.
• Enjoy a fair, transparent compensation structure, comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families, a 403B matching program, and complimentary financial advising services.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director of Academics, the Student Information Systems Analyst (SISA) plays a crucial role in collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that our information systems and associated educational technology platforms consistently meet high-quality standards. The SISA is also responsible for equipping users at different levels with the necessary resources, knowledge, and tools to navigate these systems efficiently. The focus will be on functionalities and systems related to grading, credits, report cards, graduation plans, and transcripts.

Key Responsibilities

Data Systems & Policy Management

• Collaborate closely with the Regional Managing Director of Operations to co-manage our student information systems (currently PowerSchool), emphasizing functions related to grade books, credits, graduation plans, report cards, and transcripts.
• Work in partnership with the MD of Academics to oversee and maintain essential student data and various educational technology systems that integrate with our student information system (including Mosaic, Clever, Illuminate, DeansList, etc.).
• Engage with our contracted Tech Support team and vendors to ensure seamless connections between systems and facilitate automatic and ad-hoc account provisioning.
• Conduct audits of information, rectify errors, and build user skills to prevent future inaccuracies.
• Establish and document policies, practices, protocols, and systems for the SIS to ensure consistent and accurate operations moving forward.

Reporting

• Coordinate with school teams and vendors to guarantee the timely production and distribution of accurate, clear, and actionable report cards, data sheets, progress reports, and transcripts.
• Support the management, development, and enhancement of key reports for staff that facilitate effective monitoring of grades and graduation plan progress.

Analysis

• Monitor key metrics related to grades, GPAs, credit acquisition, and graduation progress, reporting significant changes or trends.
• Synthesize key findings in clear language tailored to the intended audience.
• Translate data into relevant insights and implications.
• Assist colleagues in interpreting findings.

Training & Support

• Train school leaders, teachers, office managers, and other staff to efficiently utilize SIS functions and reporting tools related to grade books, credits, graduation plans, report cards, and transcripts.
• Engage with key constituent groups (leaders, teachers, operations staff, parents, and students) to understand their experiences, gather feedback, and prioritize enhancements to system functions, reports, and training.
• Manage relevant support requests and communicate best practices and solutions to common challenges across school sites.
• Develop reference tools and resources to support ongoing training and professional development.

Additional Responsibilities

• In light of the rapidly evolving educational technology landscape, additional responsibilities may arise as necessary to meet the needs of our students, teachers, and schools.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to the mission of KIPP Philadelphia and a firm belief in the potential of our students.
• A dedication to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated ability to uphold KPPS Core Values (Cultural Competence, Children First, Ownership, Community).
• Flexibility and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while driving towards clarity and solutions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality.
• Required Skills/Experience:
  • Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, including formulas and pivot tables for data manipulation, compilation, and analysis.
  • Experience analyzing trends in data and communicating them effectively to various stakeholders.
• Preferred Skills/Experience:
  • Experience with Tableau, Tableau Prep, or other Business Intelligence (BI) tools for data visualization.
  • Experience managing and auditing data quality as a database administrator.
  • Experience writing and executing SQL queries for data manipulation.
  • Experience with educational technology platforms.
  • Experience using Student Information Systems (such as PowerSchool) and/or Customer Relationship Management software (such as Salesforce).

Who You Are:

• You possess a deep commitment to and demonstrated ability to uphold KIPP Philadelphia's Core Values.
• You enjoy engaging with data, from developing overarching data strategies to analyzing data for presentations and optimizing data flow.
• You operate with cultural competence and a commitment to inclusion and anti-racism.
• You have a passion for data and can translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• You are adaptable and capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment while striving for clarity and effective solutions.
• You have the ability to motivate and inspire others while holding them accountable.
• You are solutions-oriented and eager to adapt to solve challenges.
• You demonstrate a strong attention to detail and quality.

Compensation

• Competitive salary aligned with other Charter Management Organizations (CMOs), starting at $80K+, based on experience.
• All full-time team members at KPPS receive a comprehensive health benefits package (including vision and dental, telehealth options, and flexible spending accounts) for themselves and their families, along with a 403B matching program for retirement savings.

Equal Opportunity Employer

KIPP Philadelphia Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Employees are selected based on their abilities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation, in accordance with federal and state law.