Pre-K Partnership Registrar

Who we are:

United Way for Greater Austin (United Way) brings together people, ideas, and resources to fight poverty in our community. Through our focus areas of education, health, and financial stability, we are breaking the cycle of poverty. All of our strategic, evidence-based work – from leading community coalitions, to funding nonprofit partners, to running proven programs – is aligned to achieve this singular goal. Building opportunities that meet the education, health, and financial stability needs across the counties we serve will unlock the potential for Central Texans today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.

United Way for Greater Austin is a regional organization, and this role may be responsible for supporting our regional projects and initiatives.

Who we want:

The Pre-K Partnership Registrar is responsible for requesting, collecting, and organizing data from child development centers (CDCs) and entering information into District and State data systems. As the PKP Registrar, you will receive training to fully understand the goals of this endeavor and work closely with the United Way Manager of Pre-K Partnerships and the directors of partner CDCs to implement data entry protocols for timely and accurate data reporting. This position is grant funded.

Who you are:

• Drives results: You have a strong bottom-line orientation. You persist in accomplishing objectives despite obstacles and setbacks and have a track record of exceeding goals successfully. You push yourself and help others achieve results.
• Communicates effectively: You are effective in various communication settings: one-on-one, in small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels. You attentively listen to others and adjust to fit the audience and the message. You provide timely and helpful information to others across the organization and encourage the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
• Nimble learning: You learn quickly when facing new situations and experiment to find new solutions. You take on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and extract lessons learned from failures and mistakes.
• Optimizes work processes: You identify and create the processes necessary to get work done. You separate and combine activities into an efficient workflow and design processes and procedures that allow managing from a distance. You seek ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete re-engineering.
• Tech savvy: You anticipate the impact of emerging technologies and adjust. You scan the environment for new technical skills, knowledge, or capabilities to benefit the business or personal performance. You reject low-impact or fad technologies and readily learn and adopt new technologies.
• Resilient: You are confident under pressure and maintain a positive attitude despite adversity. You manage crises effectively, bounce back from setbacks, and grow from your hardships and negative experiences.

What you’ll do:

• Engage in frequent communication with CDCs to obtain data elements for reporting
• Identify and implement procedures to streamline data collection.
• Validate and enter data into various systems accurately.
• Maintain appropriate filing systems for hard and soft copies of student information.
• Transmit student information to students’ next school or district.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring:

• This position requires an Associate’s degree or at least two (2) years of related experience
• Experience with PEIMS data (student data entry system) and TEAMS data (Online Attendance) preferred
• Experience with preparing data reports and records management
• Familiarity with class rosters and attendance monitoring
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders
• An ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment

What you’ll receive:

• Dynamic and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Hybrid Work Option
• Employer 403(b) Matching
• Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance (for employees)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• FMLA
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Notice: The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Management has the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time. United Way for Greater Austin is an “at-will” employer.