Academic Data & Reporting Specialist

SRUC; Broxburn; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension contributions

Cycle to work

RAC membership

Hybrid working

Job summary

SRUC is seeking a Data Officer to underpin academic records and reporting within the Registry function. The role collaborates with the Academic Records Lead to operate the student records system and ensure timely external reporting to bodies such as HESA, SQA, SAAS and SFC.

You will design data processes, run enrolment calendars, and prepare management information and dashboards. This is a hybrid role across SRUC campuses, including Oatridge, with strong IT, deadline discipline, and data quality

Qualifications

• Educated to SCQF level 7 in a relevant subject with good numeracy skills.
• Experience of completing HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) returns.
• Experience of student records, data management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Run enrolments and data collection to inform strategic decisions and meet external deadlines (SQA, SDS, SAAS, FES, HESA).
• Organise Graduation data flow with staff and external bodies, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Validate data in student records systems and resolve anomalies with academic staff.
• Prepare MIS reports for internal and external use, including SFC, SQA and NSS.
• Support the IDS system and develop dashboards/reports for training and governance.

Education

SCQF level 7

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MIS/databases

Data reporting systems

Job description

SRUC is seeking a Data Officer to underpin academic records and reporting within the Registry function. The role collaborates with the Academic Records Lead to operate the student records system and ensure timely external reporting to bodies such as HESA, SQA, SAAS and SFC.

You will design data processes, run enrolment calendars, and prepare management information and dashboards. This is a hybrid role across SRUC campuses, including Oatridge, with strong IT, deadline discipline, and data quality