Data Administrator

Strategic Planning

THE POST - Data Administrator

Strategic Planning is a small team at the heart of the University, responsible for the development of institutional policy and a driver of evidence-informed performance enhancement.

The post holder will primarily have responsibility for administering student evaluation surveys, and supporting the analytical process related to this and market research activity. The post holder will work closely with academic schools and departments as well as colleagues across Strategic Planning.

The post holder will collaborate closely with the Policy and Planning Manager to coordinate student evaluation activities throughout the university. This position serves as the primary point of contact for academic schools and professional services, providing support for the implementation of regular internal module evaluation questionnaires, the annual student survey, and any ad-hoc pulse surveys.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• Experience of inputting data, reviewing and analysing qualitative and quantitative data to support analysis
• Experience of taking an active part in a team, improving efficiency by sharing information and knowledge and supporting others as required.
• Ability to progress a broad range of activities within professional guidelines and in support of institutional policy in a high quality and timely manner
• Ability to interact and develop good working relationships with colleagues at all levels

ABOUT US

The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.

UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• An additional days leave on your birthday
• Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (currently 19.3%), including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme.
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

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UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.