Job Title: Data and Web Services Manager
Reports to: Director of Technology
Terms and Conditions: Full-time, 12 months, 8 hours per day.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $79,000.00 - $102,000.00, based on qualifications/experience
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OPRF – WHO WE ARE…

Oak Park and River Forest High School, or OPRF, is a comprehensive public high school located in Oak Park, IL, a suburb eight miles due west of downtown Chicago. We are a one-school district, with the majority of our students coming from two sender districts, River Forest Public Schools District 90 and Oak Park Elementary School District 97. We offer more than 200 courses, a variety of programs for students with special needs, 103 clubs and activities, and 34 competitive sports. We prepare our students well for post-secondary success, with an average ACT composite score of 24 and a 96% graduation rate.

Oak Park and River Forest are communities that highly value diversity. OPRF is a founding member of the national Minority Student Achievement Network, and our school is racially and economically diverse, with about 48% of our 3,300 students identifying as African-American, Hispanic, multiracial, or Asian. Our villages have long embraced the LGBTQ community, and we have a significant mix of homeowners and renters.

We seek faculty and staff who have high expectations for all students, and who value student voice in education. As a school, we are particularly focused on closing opportunity gaps for our students of color and other under-represented groups. OPRF is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. OPRF’s goal is to increase the diversity of its workforce.

OPRF is a great place for those who are interested in an environment that supports creativity, leadership at all levels, innovation, a focus on professional and curriculum development, and the best practices of instruction. We are currently seeking individuals to join our team that all students are capable of high levels of academic and social success.

Job Summary

The Data and Web Services Manager leads the Data Systems and Web Services teams in securing, managing, and disseminating critical district information. This role oversees the software tools, processes, and procedures used to collect, validate, and analyze data—including student achievement, personnel, financial, and facilities records. Serving faculty, administration, the Board of Education, and families, the Manager ensures the district’s data platforms are secure, integrated, and forward-thinking.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Team Management: Direct all activities for the Data Systems and Web Services teams, providing ongoing training, professional development, and performance feedback.
Strategic Planning: Stay current with emerging data trends to advise on future applications and system improvements.
Budgeting: Propose and manage the annual budget for data systems and web services.

Data Governance & Operations

System Architecture: Manage the district’s data ecosystem; map existing integrations and identify opportunities for system upgrades or replacements.
Data Integrity: Enforce strict data security, quality standards, and compliance with data governance principles.
Reporting & Analytics: Collaborate with the Director of Assessment and Research to translate educational questions into actionable reports and dashboards.
Project Management: Lead the deployment of new systems, yearly maintenance tasks, and mandatory State/Federal reporting.

Technical Oversight

SIS Management: Oversee the configuration and integration of the Student Information System (SIS).
User Support: Ensure high-level technical support and documentation are provided for all SIS users.
Modeling & Visualization: Make key decisions on data modeling, visualization techniques, and the prioritization of ad hoc vs. permanent reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

Required

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years in a data-focused role with demonstrated leadership/management experience.
Technical Proficiencies: Expertise in SQL and data manipulation.
- Strong understanding of data modeling and governance.
- Proficiency in data visualization best practices.
Soft Skills: High-level analytical thinking and complex problem-solving abilities.

Preferred

Experience with Tableau (including Tableau Prep).
Knowledge of Data Warehousing concepts and methodologies.
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python or R).

Work Environment

Conditions: Standard office and school building environments.
Physical Demands: Consistent with standard office work; no heavy lifting required.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.

Please, no phone calls. The respective hiring manager will review candidates once the job posting closes. If selected to move forward, you will be contacted by phone or email. After reviewing the job posting, if you have any questions, please send an email to hr@oprfhs.org.

Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200 (OPRF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer