Data & Systems Administrator - EC00220

Job Title: Data & Systems Administrator

Department: Curriculum Planning and Performance

Full time – 35 Hours per week

Main Location: Milton Road

Permanent

Salary – Band E £24,529 - £26,310 (appointment is usually made at the first point of the salary scale)

For the future you want

As one of the largest colleges in the UK and a key contributor to learning in our capital city, Edinburgh College is proud to be supporting over 19,000 students from around 115 countries worldwide to achieve the future they want.

As a student-centred organisation and one which offers over 700 courses across 32 subject areas, Edinburgh College also works with over 1,800 industry partners to help secure the best possible employment opportunities for our students.

We are also the biggest single provider of students to Edinburgh Universities, with 98% of our successful full time students moving onto employment or further education within 6 months of graduating.

Edinburgh College is seeking to recruit a suitably qualified person to take up the exciting post of Data & Systems Administrator.

What you can expect

Provide support and guidance to Curriculum Managers and Heads of Centre on the rules and regulations associated with credits and appropriate curriculum structures.

To ensure that suitable management information systems and associated procedures are set up, maintained and developed in line with all current funding body requirements.

An eye for detail is essential as is excellent verbal and written communication.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deal confidently with system support issues and must have excellent IT/computer skills and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

After appropriate training, you will be expected to assist in the production of training materials for use by College staff (user guides, video tutorials, etc.) and to assist in training sessions either in a group situation or on a one to one basis.

You will be expected to be able to take decisions on course framework issues, which may be complex & unique and to work flexibly in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

What we can offer you

We have great benefits at Edinburgh College, with generous annual leave, a career average pension scheme and access to other benefits like cycle to work. We also have great on-site facilities including a gym, pool, training restaurants, shops and canteens. Plus you get to be part of a unique organisation which contributes to improving the lives of others.

What you can offer us

Excellent IT/Computer skills and a familiarity with Database software.

Extensive experience of working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Intermediate/Advanced knowledge of standard Microsoft Office products - for example, Excel, Word, Skype and Access packages

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure the provision of effective advice and guidance to staff and Students.

The successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Closing Date:1st September 2019