1 x Permanent, full time or part-time considered 1 x Fixed-term, full time or part time considered (for up to 24 months)

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1 STS Developer Job Specification JOB DESCRPTON Employment status: Hours: Location: Department: Manager: Liaises with: 1 x Permanent, full time or part-time considered 1 x Fixed-term, full time or part time considered (for up to 24 months) Full time is 35 per week, Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Horizons, 60 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4BS Student Record Systems and Data Team Student Services Jess Handley, Head of Student Record Systems and Data nternal stakeholders, department/team colleagues, external T services providers Summary of the role n 2015 University College of Estate Management (UCEM) formed a dedicated STS team to oversee the development and maintenance of the STS Student Record System; we are now looking to expand this team further into the Student Record Systems and Data Team. You will play a leading role in the development of UCEM s STS:Vision system, with a particular emphasis on configuration and development of e:vision. You will provide development expertise to support the delivery of institutional and departmental objectives. Duties and responsibilities e:vision configuration and content development, including: o Portal administration, including set-up, maintenance and administration of the e:vision portal. o Task Management o Vistas and Data Maintenance facilities o SRL Standard Letter/Report facilities o STUTALK o Student nformation Desk o harvesting Develop and maintain a full technical and functional appreciation of UCEM s STS:Vision system, and its interfaces, to other information systems, acting as the technical and process expert for e:vision and ensuring that all relevant supporting documentation is maintained. Develop and maintain excellent relationships with system users at all levels and act as a key interface point between the Student Record Systems and Data Team and system users. Participate actively in project-related user groups. Design and develop testing approaches to include the production of scripts, acceptance criteria and the running of testing sessions with internal staff who have the responsibility of reporting defects. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of appropriate systems and technologies and participate in Tribal and sector interest groups and forums. Develop and deliver user training and provide high quality advice and support to users. UCEM 02/2018 Page 1 of 5

2 Assist in the preparation, submission and monitoring of data, for statutory returns, in accordance with published deadlines (e.g. HESA returns, LR returns for apprenticeship provision). Assist in the preparation and presentation of data requested by external regulators and inspectorates (e.g. QAA, HEFCE, Ofsted, OfS). Design and develop unit testing and UAT procedures for e:vision content. Coordinate the testing and roll-out of system upgrades and updates for e:vision. Ensure ongoing data validation and compliance with Data Protection Act/GDPR. Ensure change management for system changes is implemented in accordance with agreed procedures. Work with Tribal consultants on the implementation of new features or the fixing of issues. ncrease the level of efficiency and automation of key functional areas. Support and develop knowledge of other UCEM Student Record Systems and data management tools including; PCS, OneFile, PowerB, dotmailer, Agresso. Support the Head of Student Record Systems and Data in delivering UCEM objectives, undertaking any other duties that fall within the scope of the role. Line management responsibilities None Financial accountabilities None PERSON SPECFCATON A = Application/CV = nterview T = Test Qualifications and training Relevant T qualifications A Previous experience Knowledge and experience of using the Tribal STS:Vision Student Record System to manage student and applicant data Experience of e:vision development using the full suite of tools available Experience of contributing to projects through the whole lifecycle (from requirements analysis through design, coding implementation, testing, system implementation and support) Knowledge and understanding of the administrative and business processes related to the student journey within the higher education sector Experience of developing technical documentation to support developments Experience of process review and managing change UCEM 02/2018 Page 2 of 5

3 Experience of working with data and explaining data to users using appropriate formats Experience in the production of data to meet the requirements of statutory returns and ad hoc data requests by external bodies Technical and other skills, knowledge and aptitudes Experience of working within a Tribal STS based environment A Experience of working within Student Record Systems other than Tribal STS:Vision (.NET 4.0 (C#) and VB.NET), JavaScript, jquery, HTML, CSS, XML T Experience of working within a Pellcomp PCS based environment Experience of working with relational databases using SQL/T- SQL Experience of Further Education system, record and data management God communication skills and the ability to describe complex technical solutions to technical and no-technic audiences Experience of other programming and web development language Excellent organisational skills Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to disseminate complex information in a clear and appropriate manner and to produce high quality reports and documentation. Strong problem solver Analytical skills with a strong eye for detail Self-motivated & technically accomplished Passionate about learning and sharing new skills VALUES we expect all new employees to demonstrate our values at work We will test these as part of the interview process Passion we care We want each and every one of our students to succeed We do the right thing by our students and customers; that means we do whatever we can to ensure that no student falls behind in their studies, and that no customer is unhappy with the service they receive ntegrity fairness first We model integrity in everything we do We never compromise on honesty or trustworthiness We adhere closely to laws and compliance standards UCEM 02/2018 Page 3 of 5

4 We do what we say we will do, and fulfil our promises to staff Excellence we aim high High standards drive everything we do We deliver excellence, strive for continuous improvement and respond dynamically to change Each one of us is personally responsible and accountable for the quality of whatever we do We listen to our students and understand their expectations We strive to exceed expectations in quality and delivery Support we support and respect each other At UCEM each member of staff does everything they can to help other staff and students to achieve their goals We respect others and their opinions, we are open to ideas, we trust each other We promote a supportive working environment across UCEM that extends to our students We value and reward each individual s skills, working towards common goals with shared objectives and through collaborative practice SAFEGUARDNG AND PREVENT Please note any appointment to this post is conditional upon and subject to an enhanced certificate (criminal record check) issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), which will also include a check of the DBS Barred Lists. f you are appointed to this post you will also be required, as part of your induction training, to undertake training relating to safeguarding and Prevent. This training will be both face-to-face and online. Any prior training in these areas is helpful, however it will not make you exempt from undertaking training with us. BENEFTS Salary range 40-45,000 per annum Full Time Equivalent. 24 days paid holiday (rising with service to 27) plus paid bank / public holidays and up to 5 paid closure days; all per holiday year. Full Time Equivalent. Holiday buy/sell available. Salary exchange pension scheme (auto-enrolment to the People s Pension). From March 2018, you will automatically be opted-in to salary exchange (the term we use for salary sacrifice). You may opt-out. Life assurance provision. Horizon s: There are limited parking spaces but you may ask to join the Waiting List. Employee Assistance Programme. Childcare Vouchers (to April 2018) and Cycle to Work salary sacrifice schemes. Voluntary Healthcare Scheme. Charity giving. Access to T discounts. On the jobs page of our website you will find the full list of employee benefits at UCEM APPLCATON PROCESS Preferably by to recruitment@ucem.ac.uk Please send the following documents: 1) Your up-to-date CV; 2) A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and preference of working hours; and 3) A completed Recruitment Check Form, available from the jobs section of our website at nternal applicants are advised to inform their line manager of their application. UCEM 02/2018 Page 4 of 5

5 nformal discussion Job Specification For an informal discussion about the role please contact Jess Handley on or For any other enquiries please contact HR on / 2113 or recruitment@ucem.ac.uk NO AGENCES WE DO NOT USE AGENCES NOR CAN WE ACCEPT CV SUBMSSONS Closing date Friday 23 March 2018 at 5.00 p.m. Please note, applications will be reviewed as and when received so you may be invited to interview ahead of the closing date UCEM 02/2018 Page 5 of 5