Data Visualization and Application Support Analyst

Lakeville Area Schools has a Data Visualization & Application Support Analyst
This position is a 261 day per year position.
Salary: $95,000 - $100,000 depending on experience

POSITION SUMMARY: The central focus of this role is data visualization: transforming raw school, student, and compliance data into interactive dashboards and actionable visual insights that empower district leadership, principals, and educators to make data-driven decisions. The Data and Application Support Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and integration of the district's educational and administrative software ecosystems. This position bridges the gap between technical systems and business objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

Data Analytics & Visualization

• Dashboard Development: Design, build, and maintain interactive, user-friendly dashboards and reports (using Tableau and other tools) for the board, district leadership, principals, administration, teachers and families.
• Actionable Insights: Transform complex student performance, attendance, demographic, and behavioral datasets into clear visual narratives to support data-driven decision making.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Establish and track district-wide metrics to monitor equity, student growth, and intervention effectiveness.
• Ad-Hoc Reporting: Respond to custom data requests from school board members and administrators, translating their questions into accurate data visualizations.

Data Management

• Monitor to ensure the accuracy, completeness, consistency and timeliness of data.
• Manage and monitor the data synchronization between SIS and 3rd party data sources into the data warehouse.
• Defining rules, roles, and standards for data visualization ownership, access control, and usage across the organization.

System Administration & Application Support

• Support and troubleshoot system integrations between the Student Information System (SIS) and other systems.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve software errors and integration issues

Training & End-User Empowerment

• Create clear documentation, user guides, and standard operating procedures for district applications and dashboards.
• Conduct training sessions (both in-person and virtual) to help staff interpret data dashboards and use software effectively.
• Translate complex technical processes into user-friendly instructions for non-technical staff.

Other duties as assigned.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may be modified or assigned as necessary to meet the operational needs of the District, consistent with applicable laws, collective bargaining agreements, and reasonable accommodation requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (Specific training or job experience required before appointment):

1. Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Education Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
2. Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in data visualization, application support, or database management.
3. Prior experience working in a K-12 school district or educational service agency is highly preferred.
4. Data Visualization Tools: Mastery of Tableau, or industry standard equivalent.
5. Database proficiency: Strong knowledge of SQL for querying, data hygiene, and dataset preparation.
6. K-12 Systems: Hands-on experience with major SIS platforms
7. Data Tools: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Power Query, Pivot Tables).
8. Excellent problem-solving skills and an eagle eye for data anomalies.
9. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a heavy emphasis on patience and customer service.
10. Ability to present complex data findings to a non-technical audience clearly and concisely.
11. Deep understanding of student privacy laws, specifically FERPA and COPPA.

For full description see attached job description.

WHAT YOU WILL LIKE ABOUT US:
Student focused; community connected.

Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School Disrict No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River, and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an area learning center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.

Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued and respected.
As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well-being of you and your family.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Employees are eligible for benefits on Day One of employment.
  • All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
  • Teachers are offered health and dental benefits at a 0.50 FTE or more.
  • All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.
  • Health benefits include:
    • added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST
    • free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7
    • free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs
    • provider choice with the largest PPO network available
    • wellness rewards program
  • Dental plans include orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 403(b) retirement investment account offerings to help you save for the future with employer matching offered under many collective bargaining agreements.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (for more information, visit PERAfor non-instructional positions and TRAfor instructional/licensed positions).
• Staff over 30 hours per week are offered employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).
• Staff over 30 hours per week are offered Long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury (offered to teachers at 0.50 FTE or more).
• Tax-free flex spending accounts for health, dental, orthodontic, vision, and dependent care.
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• Everyday life can be stressful and can affect your health, well-being, and performance. Under our EAP, employees and their famiies can receive no-cost, confidential information help for a wide variety of needs and concerns: anxiety, childcare, eldercare family conflict, parenting concerns, alcohol or drug addictions, stress management, and more.
• Virtual Fitness Services: easily accessible, effective and affordable way to reach your fitness goals any time, anywhere for better health and well-being.

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Loan Service Forgiveness Program. Some positions may qualify for the Public Services Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at.

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility vary based on type of employment, funding availability, and collective bargaining agreement with Lakeville Area Schools. Employment information can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document located on our website.

FULL BENEFIT GUIDEBOOK

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS:
There are several collective bargaining agreements at Lakeville Area Schools. Check them out on our website under "Collective Bargaining Agreements"

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and supports workforce diversity

Internal and External applicants apply online https://phl.applitrack.com/isd194/onlineapp/