Student Data Assistant - (Full-time)
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Position Overview & Specifications
The role holder undertakes duties in support the Student Data Manager in the enrolment of students, the provision of essential services such as their library card, and in reporting on student data and monitoring quality to ensure accurate student records for both non-matriculated students and MSt students across the University. He/she ensures that student data is correctly maintained, providing student records and accurate and timely statistical reporting of student data for internal and external purposes (e.g. HEFCE, HESA, HE-BCI).
Key responsibilities:
Acts as point of contact for the Business Information Team, performs regular quality checks on student data, and identifies and investigates data anomalies rectifying where possible, provides support to Student Data Manager and Business Information Team to ensure compliance with statutory student record obligations.
Works with the Student Data Manager and Student Data Co-ordinator to ensure all courses and units are accurately recorded, and students are enrolled on relevant units. Records grades against enrolments and identifies those approved for awards, contacts students where statutory information is missing, performs records maintenance.
Manages the CamSIS worklist, identifies and resolves anomalies, manages the processing of student library cards in collaboration with the University Library and the Card office, supports the upload to students to the VLE, produces ad hoc Certificates of Attendance.
Supports the production of various reports and maintenance of data for, for example, Qualent Return to the BIT team, Annual Report and HE-BCI, CLA entries, provides reporting service to ICE colleagues, departments, degree committees and colleges as needed, delivers statistical reports to committees as required.
Any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to level of role.
Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to the Head of IT Systems, Ellen Lee (Ellen.Lee@ice.cam.ac.uk ). Questions about the application process may be directed to: ICEHRAdministration@ice.cam.ac.uk.
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The closing date for applications is Monday 03 April 2023.
Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 19 April 2023
Please quote reference EA35859 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,285 - £27,929 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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