Head of Student Records

Head of Student Records, University of Oxford

£54,315-£62,698 (including an annual Oxford Weighting of £1500, pro rata for part time workers)

About the Role

You will be responsible for the University of Oxford’s student records which are a crucial testament of our students’ learning and assessment achievements. The accuracy of our student records is essential for many things, including student loans, student welfare, academic transcripts and visa applications. It is also used for management reporting and informing strategic and policy developments.

You will be responsible for three teams that manage and curate the University’s student records within a complex environment with multiple systems of records and a devolved administration. These three teams manage the on-course academic record; the final records for alumni (including the university’s graduation ceremonies); and submit large data returns to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

You will be a key player in promoting data standards leading on the development of policy and practice in student record matters in Oxford, to ensure that services offered meet the standard of excellence expected, and that academic integrity of the records is maintained at all times.

You will have responsibility for leading the review and analysis of operational processes to provide effective services for staff and students; to inform the development of enhancements to supporting systems; and to propose and lead policy changes where appropriate. You will be a key contributor to the University’s Data Strategy Implementation Programme leading on the response to identified recommendations.

About You

You will:

• have the ability to manage and lead large teams and a diverse workforce and be capable of leading institution-wide projects with multiple stakeholder groups.

• draw on your stakeholder management and negotiating skills to persuade and influence the organization and colleagues at all levels to the benefits for change.

• have awareness of the issues relating to the provision and analysis of data/records especially in relation to quality assurance and enhancement, data protection and information security. Strong critical and analytical skills with a methodical approach to investigating problems and resolving issues.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme

• 38 days annual leave

• A comprehensive range of childcare services

• Family leave schemes

• Cycle loan scheme

• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

• Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs

This role also offers the opportunity for hybrid working.

Application Process

You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.

The closing date for applications is 12noon on 11th November 2024.