Data Specialist - Boston College High School, Boston MA

Carlene Johnson

Boston College High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent school serving approximately 1400 young men across grades 7-12 from various communities across Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, Boston College High School continues its commitment to an authentic formation of the head, heart, and hands within the parameters of the Characteristics of Jesuit Education, the Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm, the BC High Mission Statement, and the strategic plan.

Working at Boston College High School means joining a dynamic community of educators and staff, committed to forming young men into compassionate and caring citizens of the world. Our administrators, faculty, staff, and coaches are deeply invested in our mission, and find being a part of this community rewarding, both professionally and personally!

Job Description:
Reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer, the Data Specialist ensures the management and migration of student and employee data across Boston College High School’s systems. The Data Specialist will optimize data flow processes, aid in reporting on this data and, in collaboration with the Chief Information Officer, ensure the security and integrity of this information.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be supportive of our mission as a Jesuit, Catholic high school and formation of the whole person. The candidate must handle sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner. The position requires experience with data and database management, specifically inputting, exporting, and mapping data between systems. Also required is an understanding of the function and structure of a Student Information System (SIS), and experience with Ravenna and Blackbaud school management software is preferred. The candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills, and an attentiveness to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Manage student and employee data throughout the data lifecycle, including the movement of data within and between multiple systems.
• Work closely with other departmental representatives to validate and update data across school systems.
• Work with the CIO and appropriate departments to optimize data flow through the development of integrations and automations.
• Work with the CIO to implement best practices and other measures to secure data applications.
• Assist in maintaining historical student and school records.
• Work with leadership to develop a school-wide reporting dashboard solution.
• Meet with leadership to understand their departmental needs relative to data and reporting and help to find appropriate solutions to meet these challenges.
• Work alongside other members of the IT team to aid in, and improve, existing internal processes as appropriate.
• Maintain updated documentation and data maps.
• Respond to SIS and other related issues in a timely manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicants with diverse backgrounds/experiences are encouraged to apply. BC High is an equal opportunity employer.

In addition to offering excellent benefits, BC High is a WorkWell Massachusetts Award Winner for exemplary worksite health promotion in 2021 and 2022.