Legal Education - Programs Technology Specialist

**Cover Letter is Required Job Summary/General Purpose of Job Responsible for supporting an entity's activities using approved ABA technology mediums. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent) Responsible for supporting an entity’s activities using approved ABA technology mediums. Optimizes use of data and technical tools/systems to enhance the entity’s ability to effectively meet its strategic and tactical initiatives. Partners with ABA Information Technology and engages, as needed, with the Accreditation Project’s technology vendor to assure the department’s technology needs are met. Contribute to the maintenance of entity data, drafting, running, and editing reports:   Prepare raw data from diverse sources for both internal analysis and public release.  Create and maintain regular and ad hoc data reports to support accreditation activities.  Perform regular ongoing data checks to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of all data assets. Optimizes business processes by leveraging available technology and identifies and suggests technology enhancements. Assist with performing post-questionnaire audit processes to ensure data quality and assist with law school follow-ups as needed. Troubleshoot issues and provide technical assistances to external users throughout the questionnaire cycle.  Assist with responding to data requests from various stakeholders including but not limited to Council committees, law schools, staff, and third-party researchers. Help maintain retrievable archive of all accreditation data assets. Performs other related duties as required. Required Education, Qualifications, Experience Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and at least three years' experience; OR, possession of a high school diploma or GED and at least five years’ relevant professional experience. Minimum three years of technical experience in data preparation, synthesis, and analysis using Excel or other advanced tools. Previous experience in creating and maintaining public data reports and visualizations. Previous experience working with internal and external clients to complete tasks and achieve results. Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience Five or more years of technical experience in data preparation, synthesis, and analysis using Excel or other advanced tools. Previous experience working within an education accreditation environment. Previous experience working in a law school or other legal education environment. Physical Requirements Typical office work environment. Extent of Travel Required in the Job As a normal course of business, this job will typically require travel of less than 5% of the time.