ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
The Colorado Charter School Institute (CSI) is a statewide charter school authorizer whose mission is to foster high-quality public-school choices offered through charter schools, particularly those focused on closing the achievement gap for at-risk students. Governed by a board of nine members appointed by the Governor and Commissioner of Education, CSI currently serves a diverse portfolio of 45+ schools across 24 Colorado towns and cities, representing 17 unique educational models and serving over 20,000 students statewide. CSI is uniquely positioned to support and promote charter school innovation in communities throughout Colorado and to lead improvements in authorizing practices. The organization aspires to continue growing both the quality and quantity of its portfolio in response to the ongoing need for high-quality, innovative charter school options. CSI is at an extraordinary point of opportunity and is poised to make additional systemic changes that will yield improvements in overall student achievement across its schools.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This position is non-classified and is not subject to appeal rights.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Student Information System (SIS) Administrator is responsible for leading the launch, configuration, and ongoing management of CSI’s new shared student information system, Infinite Campus. During the first year, the SIS Administrator will configure the system and direct implementation with an initial cohort of schools, establishing the foundation for a multi-year rollout as additional CSI schools elect to join the shared system. This position oversees data management and ensures compliance with all state and federal reporting requirements. The SIS Administrator also delivers training, technical support, and strategic guidance to CSI staff and participating schools.
Please see below for a complete position description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ROLE-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
System Implementation & Onboarding
- Lead implementation and onboarding of CSI schools into the CSI-managed Infinite Campus student information system (SIS).
- Serve as project manager for SIS implementation activities, ensuring schools meet deadlines for system configuration, training, and data migration.
- Coordinate with vendors, CSI staff, and schools to manage data conversions, including trial migrations, validation sign-offs, and appropriate manual entry processes where applicable.
- Coordinate with vendors and CSI staff to ensure successful setup and integration with state and local reporting systems.
System Management & Operations
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the CSI-managed SIS, including monitoring system performance, troubleshooting, and resolving technical or user issues.
- Manage SIS upgrades, security patches, and user account provisioning.
- Coordinate update scheduling and release testing in staging environment to ensure minimal disruption.
- Maintain system documentation, workflows, and data governance policies to support consistency and compliance.
- Monitor audit logs and system alerts to identify and address potential security issues or data integrity concerns.
Data Quality & Reporting
- Partner with schools on the CSI-managed SIS in ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of student enrollment, attendance, course, and program participation data.
- Develop and maintain reports, queries, and exports to support school- and institute-level decision-making, compliance, and audits.
- Perform data validation and quality checks to safeguard integrity across CSI and state reporting.
- Conduct reconciliation and quality checks after major submissions or system updates to confirm data integrity.
Training & Support
- Deliver training, consultation, and ongoing support for school- and CSI-level SIS users with a customer-service mindset that meets users at their level of technical expertise.
- Develop user guides, training materials, and communications to ensure school staff are informed of system updates and state reporting requirements.
- Serve as the primary CSI SIS point of contact for schools, CSI staff, and vendors.
- Represent CSI in statewide Infinite Campus user groups (CSIS) and communicate relevant updates and best practices back to CSI schools.
Collaboration & Integration
- Work with CSI departments to ensure SIS functionality supports operational and compliance needs.
- Coordinate data exchange between SIS and third-party systems (assessment platforms, nutrition systems, learning management systems, etc.).
- Set and achieve annual personal and departmental goals, actively engage in quarterly supervisor check-ins, and complete self-evaluations to support continuous growth and performance improvement.
Department Responsibilities
- Handle the usage of data systems with security and confidentiality, adhering to CSI data privacy practices and requirements.
- Collaborate with team members on establishing consistent submission practices, resource documentation design, and training methods.
- Ensure that all training, technical assistance, and compliance monitoring includes tiered processes and actions based on school performance.
- Ensure quality and availability of data for inclusion in the CSI Annual Review of Schools and other CSI initiatives.
- Participate in the review of charter applications and school operational plans in support of CSI’s role as a school authorizer.
- Support departments in accessing and understanding data gathered from state reporting.
- Provide operational support for the Chief of Staff.
- Provide technical assistance and back-up support to other collections as needed.
- Establish and maintain practices that advance departmental and organizational knowledge management efforts.
BENEFITS
As a valued member of the Colorado Charter School Institute team, you'll enjoy an array of benefits designed to enhance your well-being and professional growth. These include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous paid leave, flexible schedule options, a supportive work-life balance ethos, complimentary life and disability insurance (with opportunities for enhanced coverage), options for Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts, access to professional development programs, wellness initiatives, performance-based bonuses, and membership in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA).
CSI’S COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
CSI recognizes that autonomy and diversity can drive innovation and improved outcomes, both in our schools and in our organization. We are committed to a diverse and culturally inclusive workplace as we believe that differences in perspective and experiences broaden our awareness, enrich our daily experiences, and contribute to our collective strength.
As a charter school authorizer with schools that serve a wide range of communities across the state, we prioritize recruiting a staff that shares the diversity of the students and communities our schools serve.
CSI is proud to be an equal employment and educational opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender (including gender identity or expression), race, color, religion or belief, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, family composition, or any other protected class as defined by state or federal law.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
At a minimum, we are looking for the following:
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a student information system administrator—Infinite Campus strongly preferred— for a K-12 school, network, or district, including experience with troubleshooting and coordinating issue resolution with vendors.
- Advanced Excel skills demonstrated by the ability to structure, manipulate, and validate large datasets for data quality and reporting beyond basic spreadsheet functions.
- Knowledge of relational databases, queries, reporting tools, and data integration processes.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with adaptability and professionalism.
- Demonstrated ability to train and support diverse users with patience, clarity, and a customer-service mindset.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to build relationships across schools, CSI departments, and vendors.
- All final candidates must successfully pass a thorough criminal background check.
Ideal candidates will have some, or all, of the following education, skills, and abilities:
- Experience with change management and process improvement.
- Experience working with schools and vendors in data migration processes.
- Familiarity with APIs and system integrations and data import/export processes.
- Experience with identity management (SSO, Active Directory, role-based permissions).
- Familiarity with other student information systems and student plan management systems used in the state of Colorado
- Knowledge of and experience with Colorado state reporting requirements strongly preferred
LOCATION & TRAVEL
Candidates must be residents of Colorado. Employees will primarily work from a home office and must have a suitable workspace to support remote duties. Some within-state travel is required, and the role requires reliable transportation.
SALARY RANGE
Starting at $74,000–$110,000 annually. This range allows flexibility to offer competitive pay to candidates based on skills and experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee may sit or stand as needed while working and frequently uses hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment. Occasional walking or reaching may be required. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to focus on computer screens and printed materials.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is performed primarily in a remote home office environment, with occasional in-person meetings or travel within the state of Colorado as required.
NOTE
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. CSI may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to CSIEmployment@csi.state.co.us. In your cover letter, describe how your experience aligns with the qualifications listed above.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $74,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Denver, CO 80203
