Educational Data Analyst (Title I)
Role summary
This Educational Data Analyst position supports the Title I program by managing grant and local operating budgets. Responsibilities include financial administration, account analysis, budget development, and financial reporting to aid in data-driven decision-making. The role requires a strong analytical background, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and knowledge of school financial budgeting, grant management, and accounting principles. The analyst will prepare financial reports, reconcile accounts, project salary and fringe benefits, and ensure compliance with grantor regulations. This role is crucial for providing financial data to support grant writing and programmatic recommendations, collaborating with various staff across departments.
Under the leadership of an Executive Director or Director, the position is responsible for providing essential support in the preparation and management of budgets for the program's grants and local operating funds. This includes but is not limited to analyzing and monitoring accounts, performing functions of financial administration, and reporting data associated with the program.
#### ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Perform functions of financial administration and reporting to include assisting with the development and adjustment of grant and local budgets, coordinating budgeted funds, and screening and processing requests for expenditures.
- Prepare and maintain reports for reconciling accounts to track grant and local budget expenditures.
- Reconcile categorical grant payroll and fringe benefits charges to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
- Prepare salary and fringe benefit projections for budget development.
- Ensure compliance with the rules and regulations administered by the grantor.
- Monitor contracts for services essential to program and project implementation.
- Create user-friendly financial reports to assist the administration in making data-driven decisions.
- Provide financial and other data necessary to assist with the writing of grants; query data to address specific informational requests.
- Conduct detailed financial analysis and evaluation to assist staff in developing recommendations for programmatic changes.
- Develop specific methods and procedures for financial data collection to house extracted data from a variety of sources.
- Compose and proofread correspondence for various documents.
- Follow established internal protocols to ensure data accuracy.
- Serve as a liaison and collaborate with staff in other offices and departments on issues regarding grant and local budgets.
- Perform related work as required.
#### KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must have a general knowledge of the principles and laws governing school financial budgeting practices and procedures, school administration operations, and grant management processes to include accounting and financial reporting. Must have the ability to present information in an oral and written format; work independently; coordinate multiple assignments and competing priorities simultaneously; communicate effectively across a broad
spectrum of staff; and maintain effectively working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, staff, and the general public. Must have a strong analytical background and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs and financial management software to include spreadsheets and databases.
#### EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Advanced level experience in financial management, analysis, and reporting, preferably in the field of education.
Preferred:
Some experience in business or governmental budgeting and accounting.
A comparable amount of training and experience maybe substituted for the minimum qualificationS.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing and stooping.. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid driver's license. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
#### HOW TO APPLY
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Reports To
Director of Title I programs
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Job Posting Link
https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/4d32eb60-5133-427a-aa68-3d710bf95b35
Salary Range: From/To
Hourly rate range: $28.32-$41.31
Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.
VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.
Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U16
FTE
1.000
Start Date
2025-2026 School Yr
Additional Job Information
All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.
Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)
To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at (757) 263-1133,2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.
Alternative formats of this application which may include taped, Braille, or large print materials are available upon request for individuals with disabilities. Call or write the Department of Human Resources, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, 2512 George Mason Drive, P.O. Box 6038, Virginia Beach, VA 23456-0038. Telephone: (757) 263-1133 (voice); (757) 263-1240 (TDD) or email at: vbcpshr@vbschools.com.