Student Data and Management Information Officer

London
9 months ago
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Job Advertisement: Student Data and Management Information Officer

Join a vibrant team dedicated to the world of higher education! Our client, a prestigious institution in London, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Student Data and Management Information Officer to enhance student data quality and support effective data management.

Position Details:

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Salary: £36,950

Hours: 35 hours per week

What You'll Do:

Data Analysis & Reporting:

Support the production and submission of statutory student data returns to external agencies such as HESA and OfS.
Create and maintain reports and documents for internal committees and boards.
Champion student data quality by ensuring compliance with statutory standards.
Generating Improvement:
utilise your expertise to identify issues and areas for process improvement.
Promote best practises in data accuracy and business processes.
Customer/Service Support:
Handle queries and provide timely support, ensuring a customer-focused approach.
Proactively resolve issues to minimise service disruptions.
Planning & Organisation:
Take charge of your specific area, setting long-term objectives and making informed decisions.
Manage or contribute to projects that align with organisational goals.Communication & Collaboration:

Build strong relationships within Student and Academic Services, and with external partners.
Represent the organisation at external meetings, addressing sector-wide issues.
Student Records System (SITS):
Maintain system base data and processes, coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Act as a SITS "Superuser," providing training and developing user documentation.
Other Systems (CELCAT, SEAtS):
Assist with annual academic timetable integration and attendance monitoring data.What We're Looking For:

A proactive problem solver with a knack for data management.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Experience with data analysis and reporting, ideally in a higher education setting.
Familiarity with SITS, CELCAT, or SEAtS is a plus!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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