Supervisor of Data Processing Systems And Programming SY 2025-26 (NBOE)

Non Instructional - All Titles / Sup Data Process Sys and Prog

• Date Posted :

11 / 25 / 2025

• Location :

Division of Information Tech - 304

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN SUPERINTENDENT

SUPERVISOR OF DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS & PROGRAMMING

Division of Information Technology

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Supervisor of Data Processing Systems & Programming within the Division of Information Technology.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION : Under direction supervises the planning design implementation and analysis of computer systems and programs; does other related work.

Note : The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Note : Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

Nine (9) years of professional experience in the design installation and operation of computer programs including systems analysis two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

OR

Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; and five (5) years of the above-mentioned professional experience two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Note : Professional experience refers to work that is creative analytical evaluative and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the professions principles concepts theories and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to ones own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

License : Appointees will be required to possess a drivers license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle rather than employee mobility is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Supervises the systems analysis and programming staff.

2. Supervises the analysis and evaluation of the operational application to be processed on

electronic data processing equipment.

3. Designs flow-charts and diagrams and develops systems and programming procedures to increase operating efficiency.

4. Plans schedules and supervises the work activities of the systems and programming staff.

5. Establishes programming standards and goals.

6. Writes and corrects complex programs.

7. Participates in systems analysis work and in the planning and development of data processing techniques and procedures.

8. Reviews completed systems and programs for adherence to established agency policy and prescribed standards.

9. Supervises the work operations and / or functional programs and has responsibility for employee evaluations and for effectively recommending the hiring firing promoting demoting and / or disciplining of employees.

10. Cooperates with other technical and operating personnel in planning operating schedules.

11. Prepares clear sound accurate and informative reports containing findings conclusions and recommendations.

12. Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files.

13. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and / or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of computer equipment capabilities.

2. Knowledge of programming procedures and techniques.

3. Knowledge of the methods used to analyze and correct programming procedures.

4. Knowledge of the factors involved in the planning design and logic of a data processing system.

5. Ability to identify and correct programming problems.

6. Knowledge of systems analysis.

7. Ability to reason logically for purposes of computer programming.

8. Ability to develop controls for accuracy and verification.

9. Ability to plan long and short range data processing programming applications.

10. Ability to plan schedule assign and supervise the work of programming and systems staff.

11. Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff and supervise performance of their work.

12. Ability to write clear and concise instructions and manuals and other media of information and instruction.

13. Ability to prepare clear sound accurate and informative reports containing findings conclusions and recommendations.

14. Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of records and files.

15. Ability to analyze and evaluate production flow of work forms and records systems and staff utilization.

16. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with associates and subordinates.

17. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and / or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units.

18. Ability to read write speak understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

19. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO : Department Head

SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION

1. Salary Range : $104004 - $121449

2. Employment Period : Twelve (12) Months

3. Union Affiliation : Local 32

• Pending salary negotiations

HOW TO APPLY

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE

Opening Date : November 25 2025

Closing Date : December 10 2025 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Active Directory,Data Entry,Clearance,LAN,Database Development,Electronic Discovery,Peripheral Equipment,Windows,QC,Software Managements,Data Files,RAN,Backup,Data Processing,Setup

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1