Director of Data and Reporting

South Bend Community School Corp

South Bend, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, CSS (Cascading Style Sheet), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Copying Machines, Data Analysis, Data Cleaning, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Product Family, Operational Support, Operations Planning, Performance Analysis, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printers, Process Development, Project/Program Management, Reporting Dashboards, School Buildings, Software Development, Tableau, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
South Bend, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Title: Director of Data and Reporting

Salary Range: Regionally Competitive

Contract Length: Full-time, Exempt 12 months

Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director of Data, Technology & System Improvement

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Data and Reporting is a critical leadership role responsible for the integrity

and strategic use of district-wide data. This individual will oversee all state and federal

reporting to ensure compliance and accuracy. Beyond that, this role serves as a vital

service hub for the district, providing technical support and analytical expertise to meet the

diverse data needs of central oUice departments and individual school sites. Ultimately,

this role ensures that the district leverages data as an asset to improve student outcomes

and organizational eUiciency.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Data and Reporting will lead a team of data analysts to perform the

following core functions and other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Team Leadership & Development

? Supervise and develop data team personnel, establishing high standards for data

practice and professionalism

? Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture rooted in transparency,

continuous improvement, and a shared commitment to data accuracy and service

excellence.

? Mentor and provide professional development opportunities for data analysts,

ensuring the team remains proficient in emerging technologies and evolving state

and federal reporting requirements.

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Data Stewardship & Governance

? Establish and enforce district-wide data standards to ensure information is

accurate, consistent, complete, and secure across all platforms.

? Improve the data collection, cleaning, and storage pipeline to strengthen data

integration and interoperability for meeting educators' data needs.

? Manage and monitor data permissions, access, and usage.

? Provide district-wide oversight and guidance on proper use of data

Data Reporting

? Serve as the primary lead for all state and federal data reporting, including all

reporting cycles through the Indiana Data Exchange (DEX) and annual Civil Rights

Data Collection to the US Department of Education.

? Collaborate with central oUice departments and schools to provide customized

data reports that support instructional and operational decisions.

? Manage and respond to internal and external data requests.

Data Solutions & Strategy

? Design and maintain interactive dashboards to monitor performance, identify

trends, spot anomalies, and understand actionable insights.

? Partner with district leadership to identify organizational deficiencies and build data

solutions to streamline processes, reduce errors, improve eUiciency, and

strengthen communications.

? Develop and implement strategies to promote data-driven decision-making, moving

the organization from reactive reporting to proactive, evidence-based instructional

and operational planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

? Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math or related fields

? Extensive experience in data management, with at least 2 years in a leadership or

project management capacity.

? Proven track record with Indiana state reporting and the Data Exchange (DEX)

platform.

? Demonstrated mastery of FERPA and HIPAA regulations with a proven track record

of maintaining data privacy and institutional compliance in the K-12 setting.

? Expert-level proficiency in PowerSchool products, including PowerSchool SIS,

SchoolMessenger, Ecollect Forms, PowerEnrollment, and ParentPortal.

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? Demonstrated experience in using Tableau to design and deploy complex

workbooks and automated dashboards.

? Strong proficiency in SQL and R coding for data pulling, cleaning, transformation,

and engineering.

? Demonstrated experience of using Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps and

PowerAutomate) to develop custom applications and automated workflows for data

projects.

? Working knowledge of HTML/CSS.

CORE COMPETENCIES

? A commitment to providing high-quality support to all internal and external data

stakeholders

? Meticulous attention to detail in ensuring accuracy and integrity in data and

reporting

? Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

? Strong verbal and written communication skills

WORKING CONDITIONS:

? Indoor oUice environment

? The person in this position needs to be able to move about inside school buildings

to visit classrooms and attend meetings outside of his or her oUice

? The person in this position must be able to transport himself or herself to all school

locations within the district.

? The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of

the time

? The person in this position must be able to operate a computer and other oUice

productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer

? The person in this position must be able to converse with administrators, teachers,

families and community members and must be able to exchange accurate

information with such individuals

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift, push and pull up to 25 lbs., sit, stand, walk, speak, hear and use

close vision.

About the Company

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South Bend Community School Corp