Doctoral College Information and Data Co-ordinator in Guildford

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. Postgraduate researchers are at the heart of the University of Surrey’s research and innovation ecosystem. We aim to build the University’s reputation as the destination of choice for postgraduate researchers to start and grow their research careers. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The University of Surrey Doctoral College is looking for a proactive and highly organised individual to join our small friendly team as an Information and Data Coordinator. The post holder will play a pivotal role in the Postgraduate Researcher (PGR) Lifecycle by developing and maintaining information systems, for the Doctoral College and wider University community, ensuring stakeholders have access to vital information. The role will also involve some data analysis and reporting to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

• Liaising with users regarding studentship data and resolving more complex cases for the Studentship Approval Recording tool (StART). This will include the checking of data and some data inputting.
• Developing and maintaining user-friendly information resources on all aspects of the PGR Lifecycle for a diverse audience, including research students, supervisors, and professional services staff.
• Supporting continuous improvement by working closely with the PGR Lifecycle system Manager to identify current system limitations, develop solutions, and assess the impact of implemented changes.
• Extracting and manipulating data from systems to produce high quality periodic and ad hoc statistical reports, management information, and trend analyses.
• Ensuring all information within Doctoral College systems adheres to General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to play a key role in PGR Lifecycle systems improvement projects. We’re looking for an experienced team player with strong operational knowledge of information systems and analysing/reporting software. You’ll have experience of various data storage and data presentation systems but will also be able to quickly adapt to using new tools and analytical methods. You’ll have experience of data analysis and manipulating data to produce professional reports that meet the needs of multiple stakeholders. Knowledge and understanding of information resources (such as web pages) will be key in this role, and you’ll be comfortable adapting material to a variety of audiences and channels.

Please apply on the University website including a CV and covering letter detailing your reasons for applying and demonstrating how you meet the essential requirements outlined above and in the role profile. For informal enquiries relating to the role please contact Dubem Barker, PGR Lifecycle & Studentship Systems Manager (d.barker@surrey.ac.uk).

Interviews will be held week commencing 16th or 23rd of March. The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We value everyone in our community and are seeking to increase the diversity. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.