Program Data Technician - Career Education 5.2022 at Orange County Department of Education
About the Employer
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Career Education Credentialing Programs are designed to support new and experienced educators working towards earning their preliminary and clear credentials. These programs qualify candidates who have successfully completed educational coursework at the post-secondary level. Through online coursework and in person support, candidates gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to become effective, fully credentialed teachers and administrators. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to serve as Program Data Technician who will maintain records of candidates in specialized programs; receive and audit program documentation and candidate submissions to ensure complete and accurate information, and that candidate eligibility requirements have been met. The selected incumbent will input data in applicable databases, generate monthly summary, and statistical reports on candidates completing the program. The Program Data Technician may provide administrative support to program staff, coordinate, and organize office work flow. This position will require a detailed understanding of the Career Education operations and advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other software to import/export data elements, documents, and materials requiring the interpretation and manipulation of data; responds to inquiries and support administrators and career education staff as needed.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • High School equivalency test. • Three (3) years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience, at least two of which involved the maintenance of student records utilizing a computerized student information system similar to that used by OCDE; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. • Completion of coursework on database, spreadsheet, and other software applications is highly desirable.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please describe your data analysis experience working with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and various credentials. 2. Share your experience and knowledge of minimum qualifications for teacher and administrator credentials. 3. Which educational software programs do you have experience using and in what capacity.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • High School equivalency test. • Three (3) years of increasingly responsible office administrative experience, at least two of which involved the maintenance of student records utilizing a computerized student information system similar to that used by OCDE; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. • Completion of coursework on database, spreadsheet, and other software applications is highly desirable.
There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please describe your data analysis experience working with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and various credentials. 2. Share your experience and knowledge of minimum qualifications for teacher and administrator credentials. 3. Which educational software programs do you have experience using and in what capacity.
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Comments and Other Information
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application.
Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability.
We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position.
AA/EOE/ADA
Application Deadline
6/10/2022 9:00 AM Pacific
Date Posted
5/9/2022
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Classified, Range 42: $4,334 - $5,685 monthly. Placement based on education and years of experience.
Length of Work Year
260 Days/12 Months
Employment Type
Full Time
Benefits
We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for employees. OCDE offers generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff. Benefits may be prorated for employees working fewer than 12 months per year or less than full-time. Benefits packages include medical, dental, and vision care insurance for employees and their eligible dependents, and life insurance for employees.