Public Service Coordinator I - Education Data Warehouse Manager

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Purpose

The Maine Educational Data Management team, located in the Commissioner's Office within the Department of Education, collects and analyzes school administrative units’ school, staff, and student data to meet State and Federal reporting requirements. This section ensures data quality and timeliness, directly influencing State and Federal funding for Maine’s schools and the Department of Education’s policy and funding decisions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of education programs, policies, and State and federal data requirements.
Knowledge of data collection methods, procedures, and quality standards.
Knowledge of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and related regulations.
Ability to advise on continuous improvement of education data systems and quality data system standards.
Ability to evaluate operating procedures and implement necessary changes.
Knowledge of school operations relative to data collection and recording methods.
Ability to perform data quality checks for completeness, accuracy, and validity.
Ability to perform direct database manipulations to correct errors and update data.
Experience in customer service and effective communication of complex information to system users.
Ability to identify and collaborate with education program data stewards.
Ability to communicate database issues with systems analysts and other technology professionals.
Ability to develop and execute contracts and serve as contract administrator.
Experience with MS‑SQL databases, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access.
Experience responding to requests for educational data training and assistance with data sets.
Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of five (5) years of professional‑level experience in the management of educational data collection, analysis, and reporting systems.
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related specialty area.
Preference for candidates with experience using databases and computer systems common to State government and school units.
Strong understanding of education data requirements.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter and a current résumé. Ensure that your résumé includes the month and year for any relevant experience and identifies non‑full‑time experience where applicable. Contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov for assistance.
Benefits

Work‑Life Balance: 13 paid holidays, 12 days sick leave, and 3+ weeks vacation leave annually (vacation accrual increases with service).
Health Insurance Coverage: State pays 85‑100% of employee‑only premiums.
Health Insurance Premium Credit: 5% premium credit for participation.
Dental Insurance: State pays 100% of employee‑only premiums.
Retirement Plan: 18.91% of pay contributed to Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Gym Membership Reimbursement: up to $40 per month.
Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program.
Living Resources Program for employee assistance.
Parental Leave: 42 consecutive paid days for all employees welcoming a child.
Voluntary Deferred Compensation: pre‑tax contributions to MaineSaves 457(b) account.
Additional wellness benefits through the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members and ensure an inclusive environment for applicants of all backgrounds, including race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status, and genetics. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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