Job Title: College Information Systems Assistant
Location: Hulme, Manchester
Salary: £19,381 – £22,142 per annum, pro-rata
Job Type: Part time, Fixed-term (22 hours per week)
Closing Date: 9am on 3rd February 2020
The College is located in Hulme a mile south of the centre of Manchester and very close to Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University, with excellent transport links. It is one of the largest Sixth Form Colleges in the country and rated as Outstanding at the last Ofsted Inspection.
They are seeking am Information Systems assistant to assist the CIS Manager with the maintenance of the College database and the provision of timely, accurate and user friendly data.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To process data concerning student, enrolment and destination details into the central MIS database
- To process course and timetable data into the MIS database
- To continually update departmental procedures and document any new initiatives
- To assist with the maintenance of the College database to ensure the accuracy and availability of all student data required for the efficient management of the College
- To query the college databases in order to produce reports and datasets
- To assist the CIS Manager with retrieval and validation of data for audit, statistical or management purposes
- To provide support to help with College events as required
- To create Columbus usernames and passwords for new staff and resetting passwords for current staff in line with IT security regulations
- To have a basic knowledge of government funding methodologies and achievement requirements
- To provide regular feedback in relation to the progress of tasks completed, those outstanding and progress towards departmental priorities, targets and deadlines
- To ensure familiarity with and adherence to all policies and procedures and data systems relevant to the post
Staffing
- To undertake staff development where appropriate
- To take part in the College’s Appraisal Process
- To ensure that appropriate arrangements for cover are made when absent
- To work as part of a team and to ensure effective working relations
Quality Assurance
- To ensure the effective operation of quality assurance systems
- To contribute to the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement
- To assist with the implementation of College quality procedures, especially through contribution to the self-assessment process
Communications
- To ensure familiarity with the department’s aims and objectives
- To liaise with relevant external bodies as appropriate
Marketing and Liaison
- To contribute to the College liaison and marketing activities
- To link with external agencies as appropriate
Management of Resources
- To contribute to the maintenance of an attractive working environment in the College office
The successful Candidate will have/ be:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent, or substantial relevant experience that demonstrates a high order of literacy, numeracy and analytical skills
- Experience with computerised systems and a proven ability to use and adapt quickly to new technology
- Excellent IT skills including the ability to use MS office applications
- Numerate with the ability to analyse data and produce easy to understand reports
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good knowledge of SQL
- The ability to recognise and appreciate the confidential nature of some work undertaken
- Ability to empathise with 16-19 year olds within a college situation
- Ability to prioritise a demanding and changeable workload
- Ability to adapt quickly to new environments/technologies
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Positive and Enthusiastic
- Smart in appearance and manner
- An excellent record of punctuality and attendance
- Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks
- Ability to work outside normal office hours on occasions
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Candidates with the experience and relevant job titles of: IT Technician, IT Support Engineer, IT Service Engineer, IT Service Desk Technician, IT Support Technician, Support Technician, IT Support Engineer, Technical Support, IT Support, IT Systems Support will be considered for this role.
