Under the direction of the Supervisor – Instructional Support, the Data Entry Technician assumes responsibility for performing difficult technical work necessary to carry-out the data acquisition and management tasks associated with the Prince George’s County Public Schools’ (PGCPS) course catalog, related documents and reports.  The incumbent of this position inputs data in multiple portals, facilitates working sessions with key staff, maintains records, develops reports and provides information as needed necessary for the operation of the course catalog.  Work involves frequent contact with various other offices within the Division of Academics and within the school system.

Receives, examines and processes course requests for completeness and accuracy;

Sets-up, maintains and updates data records and inputs directly into the computer to effect necessary changes;

Provides technical guidance in working sessions by telephone or in writing to Academics and other departments relative to the course catalog processes;

Compiles/prepares information for district and state reports and publications as requested;

Works with the supervisor to provide training as required for the course catalog and reporting;

Works in collaboration with the supervisor and other staff to review and reconcile course catalog information in various formats;

Facilitates processes in order to meet deadline dates;

Handles special projects as assigned;

Supports and assists other areas with all course catalog needs as necessary; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Must have a high attention to detail, the ability to multitask, organize, and prioritize within a fast-paced rigorous environment;

Must be results oriented with a strong sense of urgency;

Must be a self-starter, able to work well independently, with little supervision;

Must work well with teams and be service-oriented;

Must be able to use Oracle, student information systems and other applications;

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suites, with particular strength in spreadsheets;

Must also be proficient in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc., and skilled using the internet for work related research; and

This is a highly analytical position, which requires demonstrated experience in analyzing and synthesizing information, working quickly and accurately.

High School Diploma required; must have at least three (3) years specializing in high volume data management.



None Required.



No direct supervisory responsibilities.



The physical demands 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




None.