Business Applications, Data Visualization & Position Control

Job Class: 0991

Salary Range: $110,580.75 - $151,049.68
Appointment Type: PEX (what does this mean?)

Calendar: Full time/Full Year

Who We Are

With an annual budget of $1.17 billion, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is California's seventh-largest school district, serving 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 schools in the City of San Francisco every year. We aim for All SFUSD students to graduate as independent thinkers with a sense of agency who have attained academic and creative skills to lead productive lives and contribute to our community.

Overview of the Position

The Manager I, Business Applications, Data Visualization & Position Control (0991) serves as the District’s primary visual technical expert responsible for the end-to-end development of data-based, dashboards, graphics and visual communication tools supporting Business Services and Operations. This role combines advanced graphic and dashboard creation with hands-on design and production of data visualizations, ensuring that complex operational and financial data is transformed into clear, accurate, and understandable outputs.

This position independently owns the full lifecycle of visualization work for “customer” departments in Business and Operations—from meeting with customers to understand what the data represents to data extraction across multiple enterprise systems to the design and delivery of polished graphics, dashboards, and digital tools. The role requires both strong technical systems knowledge and the ability to produce high-quality visual outputs that support transparency, public understanding, executive decision-making, and communication about the district’s fiscal and operational data.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

• Experience in web management, graphic design, dashboard development
• Experience with position control systems (e.g., Frontline).
• Experience with scripting or automation tools (e.g., Google Apps Script, Python).
• Familiarity with basic design principles, layout, and visual communication best practices.
• Experience developing web-based or digital reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to independently produce dashboards, reports, and visual data products from raw data.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), Excel, and reporting systems.
• Experience working with enterprise systems (HRIS, payroll, financial, or ERP systems).
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, high-quality visual outputs.
• A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources to take action
• Success leading effective teams and individuals, with a strong record of leading organizational change
• Well-developed cultural humility, awareness of their own identity, and understanding of internalized,

interpersonal, and systemic racism and other forms of oppression

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to convey complex information to a variety of audiences (e.g., large groups, staff meetings, executive briefings, public board meetings, memos)
• Strong analytics and quantitative skills

Responsibilities

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of

duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

LIST JOB DUTIES BELOW

End-to-End Data Visualization & Production (35%)

• Independently designs and produces high-quality data visualizations including dashboards, data models, graphs, organizational charts, and financial graphics.
• Translates complex datasets into clear, visually compelling outputs for executive leadership, operational teams, and public-facing materials.
• Develops presentation-ready materials using tools such as Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, and design platforms.
• Ensures all visual outputs meet high standards for accuracy, clarity, and usability.
• Iterates on visual products based on stakeholder (customer) feedback and evolving reporting needs.

Business Systems Analysis & Data Integration (20%)

• Maintains Business & Operation web design and integrity with a high level of organization focused on transparency and ease of access along with graphics and dashboards that make complex information accessible and understandable
• Performs data extraction, analysis, across district enterprise systems.
• Designs and maintains processes for cross departmental validation of data sets for accuracy and validation of clarity of product for communication
• Applies structured approaches to data modeling and reporting logic to support reliable outputs.

Dashboard & Reporting Systems Development (20%)

• Develops and maintains dashboards and reporting tools that support workforce planning, budgeting, and operational monitoring.
• Builds dynamic and user-friendly reporting solutions tailored to stakeholder needs.
• Enhances existing graphics and reporting tools and develops new solutions aligned to organizational priorities.

Application & Digital Tool Development (10%)

• Develops lightweight business applications, automated tools, and web-based resources to improve access to data.
• Utilizes scripting and automation (e.g., Google Apps Script or similar tools) to streamline reporting workflows.
• Supports usability and accessibility of tools through thoughtful design and structure.

Position Control Reporting & Support (10%)

• Serves as the primary analyst supporting reporting and analytics for Position Control systems, including Frontline.
• Develops staffing and vacancy reports, reconciliation tools, and budget-related analyses.
• Partners with the Director of Position Control to support data-driven decision-making and system improvements.

Stakeholder Support & Continuous Improvement (5%)

• Collaborates with Business and Operations departments to understand needs and deliver solutions.
• Provides guidance and informal training to users of dashboards and reporting tools.
• Identifies opportunities to improve processes, automate workflows, and enhance data accessibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Graphic Design, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience in business, graphic design, customer service and interaction, e-learning, web refinement and visual development, data analysis, reporting, data visualization, or business systems.

Substitution: Up to 4 years of education requirement may be substituted for additional experience on a year-for-year basis

Who We Want

When you join our team at SFUSD, you can expect to be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and equity-oriented organization that is intensely focused on achieving our student outcome goals.

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are committed to and will champion our Core Values, are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and motivated to unleash our students’ potential. We want strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers comfortable in a continuous learning community.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $110,580.75 - $151,049.68/annually, commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

• Visit careers.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application
• Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process
• You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

• Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status

and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

What to Expect in the Application Process

SFUSD is committed to providing a transparent, fair, rigorous, and expedient selection process. At minimum, the selection process may include the following steps:

• Application screening
• Phone screen
• Panel interview 1 (in-person or virtual)
• Panel interview 2 (in-person or virtual)
• Reference Check/Employment Verification
• Offer extended
• Onboarding

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to the San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.