District Data Entry Specialist

🇺🇸In-Person - Alpharetta, GA$28K–$38K/yri2h ago

K-12 Operations Data Entry Operations Management Event Management Process Improvement Quality Assurance

Role Snapshot

District Data Entry Specialist responsible for creating and validating school events in the GoFan HQ platform, ensuring accurate event details and timely processing to support high school athletic programs. This part-time role maintains data quality and coordinates with internal teams to keep school events live and accessible to fans.

Key Responsibilities: Create and validate events manually in GoFan HQ based on school specifications, process bulk CSV uploads, and maintain a queue of incoming requests with same-day processing priority. Monitor data accuracy, communicate with Customer Success and Support teams on clarifications, and maintain daily logs of completed entries and backlog status.

Skills & Tools: Exceptional attention to detail with proficiency in web-based platforms, Google Sheets/Excel, CSV file preparation, and familiarity with AI tools for data interpretation. Strong organizational skills, self-directed work habits, and clear written communication ability are essential for managing high-volume requests independently.

Qualifications: No specific education requirement stated; prior experience with GoFan HQ or similar event management systems preferred but not required. Strong data entry background and demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy under volume are expected.

Location: In-Person - Alpharetta, GA

Compensation: $28K–$38K/yr (estimated)

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Job Description

In this role, you can expect to:

Event Entry:

• Create events manually in GoFan HQ based on specifications provided by schools via Customer Success and Support teams.
• Process bulk event uploads via CSV import when applicable.
• Validate all event details (dates, times, sport or activity type, ticketing structure, pricing, and event name) against school requirements prior to submission.
• Correct and resubmit entries promptly based on feedback from internal teams.

Quality Assurance:
• Self-review every entry for completeness and accuracy before finalizing.
• Adhere to established data entry standards and formatting guidelines.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies or gaps in request information before proceeding with entry.

Request Coordination:
• Monitor and manage an ongoing queue of incoming event entry requests throughout the workday.
• Communicate promptly with Customer Success and Support teams when requests are unclear or missing required details.
• Prioritize same-day processing to ensure school events are live when needed.

Tracking and Accountability:
• Maintain a daily log of completed entries and open requests.
• Proactively surface any backlog risks or volume spikes to your supervisor.

To thrive in this role, you have:

Attention to Detail:
• Exceptional accuracy in data entry with a zero-tolerance mindset for errors that impact school revenue or community events.
• Consistent quality and care even across high-volume, repetitive tasks.

Organizational Skills:
• Ability to manage a queue of incoming requests and process them in a timely, systematic manner.
• Self-directed with strong time management skills to work independently within a defined part-time schedule.

Technical Proficiency:
• Comfortable working in web-based platforms; prior experience with GoFan HQ or similar event management tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with CSV file preparation and data import processes preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel for organizing and formatting data.
• Comfort using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to efficiently interpret and process complex or inconsistently formatted schedules arriving from schools.

Communication Skills:
• Clear, timely written communication with internal teams when clarification is needed on a request.
• Comfort asking questions rather than making assumptions, because accuracy always comes first.

PlayOn is where high school sports come to life. Through GoFan, NFHS Network, and MaxPreps, we give every fan a front-row seat to the moments that matter most: the buzzer-beaters, the comeback wins, the senior nights, the rivalries that define a town.

We built our technology for the people who live and breathe high school athletics — the parents who never miss a game, the alumni still cheering from across the country, the communities that show up week after week. From buying tickets to watching a live stream to reliving the highlights, we make it simple to stay close to the sports and the athletes you love most.

Backed by KKR, we build the technology that powers high school athletics from the inside out: Schools trust us to handle ticketing, streaming, fundraising, concessions, merchandise, and more so the people running programs can stay focused on the athletes and fans we all serve together.

We're a growth-stage company on a mission to make high school sports more accessible, more memorable, and more connected than ever before.

When being there means everything, we make sure you never miss a moment.

Why You'll Love Working at PlayOn

Product, potential, and people. We’re a leader in the high school event space, constantly evolving our product to meet the needs of administrators. We focus on solving real challenges, learning quickly, and creating impactful solutions.

This is a growth-stage company, meaning your contributions have real impact. You’ll have opportunities to grow your skills, tackle meaningful problems, and make a difference in the lives of schools and the students and fans they serve.

Our culture is built on accountability, collaboration, growth, and fairness. We don’t just show up—we show up for each other. Everyone wears the same jersey, and we play hard, make the extra pass, and cheer one another on. Losses teach us, challenges motivate us, and persistence drives us forward. We value integrity over shortcuts, choosing to do what’s right even when it’s hard. Together, we strive to be better every day—because we know that’s how we win as a team.

The Benefits We Offer

Multiple medical insurance plans to choose from

Dental, vision life and disability insurance

Employee Emergency Fund

Company equity (stock options)

Open PTO policy

401K plan with company match

Hybrid/flexible work environment

Note: Must be a full-time employee to participate in the company’s employee health benefit plan. Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate.