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Burr and Burton Academy in Manchester, Vermont seeks an energetic and innovative Database and Administrative Systems Specialist (DASS) to join a dynamic high school community. This pivotal person helps the tech team leverage, integrate, and optimize a suite of administrative technologies, including Blackbaud’s K-12 Education, Raiser’s Edge, and Financial Edge, to support a mission of empowering students in a 21st-century educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborative Problem-Solving: Partner with faculty and staff to identify challenges and opportunities, implementing innovative technology solutions.
• System Integration & Optimization: Develop efficient workflows between Blackbaud systems and custom tools for seamless data management and reporting.
• Data Visualization: Create intuitive dashboards and views to support key initiatives such as outreach, scheduling, and decision-making.
• Administrative Technology Leadership: Stay informed on trends and model best practices in technology use.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Solve unexpected challenges with ingenuity and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Problem-Solving Proficiency: Expertise in analyzing challenges and implementing solutions.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Blackbaud systems, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel, Power Apps, SQL, Ruby, PHP, CSS, and JavaScript. System integration expertise is a plus.
• Collaborative Communicator: Empathetic and approachable, with strong facilitation and presentation skills.
• Creative & Adaptable: A startup mentality with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
• Self-Motivated & Detail-Oriented: Takes initiative and completes tasks with pride and precision.

Start Date: Immediately

Founded in 1829, Burr and Burton Academy (BBA) is an independent, coeducational Vermont high school with a public mission. It serves as the school of choice for nearly 800 students who come from Manchester, surrounding communities, and countries overseas. BBA’s mission is to educate students intellectually and morally for a life of responsibility, integrity, and service. BBA delivers its mission through its core values:

• Engaging, vigorous educational experiences;
• Respect for individual differences;
• The highest standards of performance and behavior;
• A mindset of perseverance and reflection;
• A caring and supportive community.