Application Analyst

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Technology / Applications Analyst

• Date Posted :

12 / 2 / 2024

• Closing Date :

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

• Location :

Technology Department

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mapleton Public Schools, Adams County District #1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities.

CLASSIFIED VACANCY

Position is for the 2024-2025 school year.

POSITION : Application Analyst

LOCATION : Technology Department

PAY RANGE : Classified Schedule EO Ranges $66,316.307 - $123,425.22

CALENDAR : 260 days

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

REPORTS TO : Director of Information and Technology

MAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS :

Mapleton Public Schools is a small but mighty internationally accredited public school district located in one of the fastest-growing areas of metro Denver – Adams County.

WORK LIFE AND BENEFITS :

In Mapleton, we believe you deserve every opportunity to maximize your unique potential. We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on choice, quality, and value.

SUMMARY :

This position will research, design, implement, support, maintain, and manage all aspects of the district applications with primary focus on HR, Finance, SIS (Student Information System), LMS (Learning Management System), and the Mapleton website ensuring integrity, security, availability, and interoperability across all systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Plans, implements, documents, supports, and manages application technologies for district information systems, but not limited to :

Providing Tier II / III support troubleshooting for software and / or hardware issues addressing IT tickets as assigned.

• Lead / assist with projects as assigned.
• Develop, plan, implement, manage, and maintain security, configuration, availability, and capacity for all application platforms across the district.
• Proactively develop standards and best practices that allow for the continual improvement, data integrity, automation, and optimization of all district application information systems.
• Develop, implement, manage, and maintain existing and new data, application, user account integrations to other systems and platforms.
• Oversees the implementation of required hardware and software components for approved applications, coordinating tests of the application system to ensure proper performance.
• Proactively manage application vulnerability remediation and patch management for all district systems.
• Manage the Infinite Campus Student Information System including :

Beginning and end of year tasks.

• Course and grading system setup.
• Providing data analysis and participating in annual state and federal reporting.
• Proactive review of usage to coach users towards best practices.
• Manage the Canvas Learning Management System including :

Creation and management of content (including User, Term, and Course Management).

• Troubleshooting sync issues with grades, courses, and other elements integrating with other platforms.
• Proactive review of usage to coach users towards best practices.
• Participate in meetings, workshops, and / or trainings required to convey and / or gather information required to successfully execute essential performance responsibilities.
• Assist IT Department in completing any other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE :

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.
• 5 years of experience in application development and support for large enterprise-class environments.
• Programming, Microsoft, cloud and / or application industry certification preferred.
• Experience working in a technical capacity within a school district preferred.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES :

• Advanced knowledge of information systems including network, security, computer, storage, collaboration, and application platforms.
• Advanced knowledge of Office 365 including overall tenant management, single sign-on management through Azure AD, Exchange online, SharePoint online, and Teams management.
• Advanced knowledge and use of Powershell, JSON, Perl, Python, etc.
• Experience developing and managing multi-media services.
• Student information system data structures (Infinite Campus knowledge a plus).
• Learning Management System management.
• Basic knowledge of the student enrollment and registration process for K – 12.
• Database experience, specifically relational databases.
• Ability to analyze and solve complex technical and / or business problems.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills by empathizing, actively listening to their issue or concern, and establishing solid expectations in resolving their issue.
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers, colleagues, stakeholders, and leaders at all levels.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and self-directed.
• Strong organization skills with attention to detail, keen listening skills, and the ability to accomplish desired results verbally and / or in written form to appropriately document issues.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to adapt quickly to obstacles, changing demands, and think outside of the box to implement innovative and effective solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, follow instructions, and respond to management direction.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, building procedures, and department procedures.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY / TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY :

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands and fingers to perform repetitive motions; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock, dust and other nuisances. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasionally handles emergency crisis situations, frequently subject to interruptions and multiple calls and inquiries.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to compare, analyze, communicate, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

EVALUATION :

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policy on the District Classified Performance Evaluation System.

METHOD OF APPLICATION :

• External applicants must complete a career application online through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.
• Current Mapleton employees should create an account and submit their interest as an internal candidate through Frontline Recruiting & Hiring.

SMOKING IS NOT PERMITTED IN SCHOOL DISTRICT BUILDINGS OR ON SCHOOL GROUNDS

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Salary : $66,316 - $123,425