In 1980, Skyward was a small technology business ran from a family home. Today, we are made up of over 650 employees and serve over 2,000 school districts worldwide. While a lot has changed over the years, our roots have stayed the same.

If you are looking to join a global company with a family feel, you'll find your perfect fit at Skyward! Skyward builds software solutions for K - 12 schools. Just imagine every day getting to help students, teachers, and school administrators succeed!  You can't say that about every job!

We take great pride in our work, but also in our work environment; teamwork, enthusiasm, continuous improvement, and, of course, a bit of fun are what make us tick. When you join our team there is only one way your career will go - Skyward! 

• Skyward is an equal opportunity employer 
• Skyward offers in-depth training for all new employees and ongoing training and development with opportunities for career advancement
• A typical workweek at Skyward is Monday - Friday, with a typical workday of 8 hours between 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Depending on your role Skyward offers the flexibility of work from home and in-office days

To learn more about Skywards careers, history, products, and customers go to www.skyward.com.  

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Job Title: Legacy Data Migration Specialist 

Location: Stevens Point, WI - Corporate Office  

*May include remote opportunities in the following states: AZ, FL, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI. No relocation assistance is provided.  

Starting Salary: $45,045.26-$49,549.79 (Salary commensurate with experience) 

Last Day to Apply: August 28, 2023 

Position Description:

We are seeking an organized individual to join Skyward’s Software Engineering department as a Legacy Data Migration Specialist. This role is central to the department’s oversight of customers migrating from one Skyward system to another. The Legacy Data Migration Specialist will work closely with the department’s leadership, the Qmlativ Migrations department, the Technology Solutions Team, and our business partners.  

Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitors migrations to ensure customers data is available by established due dates 

• Monitors data migration runs to ensure errors are addressed before data is released 

• Communicates timelines and the status of needed items with other Skyward Departments 

• Records and maintains a variety of documents and activity tracking 

• Serves as a point of contact for stakeholders in the migration process 

• Cultivates a dynamic work environment that promotes cross-department collaboration 

• Immediate supervisor may assign other short-term duties and responsibilities   

What it takes:

• Strong organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills. 

• Independent ability to prioritize assignments, meet deadlines, and perform multiple tasks.   

• Excellent follow-through and the willingness to do what is necessary to achieve customer satisfaction.  

• Accuracy in work habits and data entry. 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and general PC applications.  

• two- or four-year degree or applicable experience. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Skyward, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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