Administrative Assistant III – Office or Program

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates staff, and makes recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Personal Work Relationships

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies, and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of TEKS, STAAR, and state accountability systems, including alignment, rigor, and performance expectations.
• Knowledge of assessment design principles, including validity, reliability, alignment, and development of high-quality items and blueprints.
• Knowledge of data-driven instruction and effective use practices within instructional planning and improvement cycles.
• Knowledge of state and federal school improvement frameworks, campus improvement planning, and monitoring processes aligned to accountability systems.
• Knowledge of data visualization principles, dashboard design, and best practices for real-time, user-centered reporting tools.
• Skill in leading cross-functional initiatives related to assessment systems, data literacy, dashboards, and continuous improvement.
• Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing complex data sets into actionable insights.
• Skill in designing and overseeing the development of dashboards and data tools that translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Skill in building the capacity of leaders and educators to use data and dashboards to improve instruction and outcomes.
• Skill in leading complex analytics, reporting, and data management functions within a large and multifaceted organization.
• Skill in designing, implementing, and continuously improving reporting systems, dashboards, data hubs, user-facing reporting portals, and analytical solutions.
• Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing complex data sets and translating findings into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Skill in data visualization, executive reporting, performance monitoring, and communicating complex information in a concise and meaningful manner.
• Advanced skill in Microsoft Office applications, business intelligence platforms, data visualization tools, statistical software, database management systems, and SQL or comparable analytical platforms.
• Ability to ensure coherence between assessment design, data systems, dashboards, instructional practices, and school improvement efforts.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead, develop, supervise, and evaluate professional staff while building organizational capacity, technical expertise, and leadership within the department.
• Ability to establish and maintain districtwide systems that ensure timely, accurate, reliable, and customer-focused reporting and analytical services.
• Ability to synthesize large volumes of information and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences in a manner that supports decision-making and action.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high standards for quality, accuracy, responsiveness, customer service, and execution.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with campus leaders, central office staff, governmental agencies, vendors, researchers, and external partners.
• Ability to lead organizational change, modernize systems and processes, and implement innovative technologies that improve efficiency, effectiveness, and access to information.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, presentations, and discussions with a wide range of stakeholders and build consensus around data-informed decisions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet critical deadlines associated with accountability cycles, state reporting, audits, and other high-priority initiatives.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
• Advanced degree in a related field preferred.
• Certification/License: Valid Texas Teaching Certification preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in data analytics, accountability, performance monitoring, research, or campus- or district-level instructional leadership involving data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement, including experience within a K�12 school system, governmental agency, higher education institution, or similarly complex organization required. Demonstrated experience leading or managing data literacy initiatives, dashboards/data visualization efforts required. Demonstrated experience using data to drive instructional decision-making and improve student outcomes required. Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across multiple functions preferred. Demonstrated experience developing or implementing local assessments aligned to the TEKS and instructional systems preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in data analytics, accountability, performance monitoring, research, or campus- or district-level instructional leadership involving data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement, including experience within a K�12 school system, governmental agency, higher education institution, or similarly complex organization required.
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing data literacy initiatives, dashboards/data visualization efforts required.
• Demonstrated experience using data to drive instructional decision-making and improve student outcomes required.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across multiple functions preferred.
• Demonstrated experience developing or implementing local assessments aligned to the TEKS and instructional systems preferred.
• This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.