Management Information Systems (MIS) Business Administrator

Wiltshire College & University Centre; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Sunderland is seeking a Management Information Systems (MIS) Business Administrator to join its team. You will provide essential administrative support to academic staff, managing student enrollments and ensuring document compliance. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and communication skills, and relevant educational qualifications. This permanent, full-time position offers a unique opportunity to impact the academic community positively.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills to manage tasks effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to engage stakeholders.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage student enrolments, transfers, and withdrawals accurately.
• Verify enrolment paperwork to ensure data integrity.
• Assist in creating and managing timetables and registers.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C / 4 or above

A level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards it

Job description

Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Management Information Systems (MIS) Business Administrator to join our team.

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week,52 weeks per year

About Us

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students.

MIS Business Administrator – The Role

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the academic world? We are seeking a motivated and proactive MIS Business Partner to join our vibrant team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting Heads of Faculties, lecturers, and professional services staff throughout the academic year by providing essential administrative support.

MIS Business Administrator – Key Responsibilities

• Student Administration: Manage student enrolments, transfers, and withdrawals, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in processing.
• Documentation Oversight: Verify enrolment paperwork to maintain compliance and data integrity.
• Timetable and Register Support: Assist academic staff in creating and managing timetables and registers for seamless operations.
• Curriculum Planning: Collaborate with Heads of Faculties to forecast and plan upcoming year curricula effectively.
• Data Management: Ensure students' personal information in our database (ProSolution) is up-to-date and accurate.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with a team of 4 other Business Partners and report to the Senior Business Partner under the guidance of the MIS Manager.

MIS Business Administrator – You

• Educational Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English at Grade C / 4 or above. A level 3 qualification is desirable or a willingness to work towards it.
• Experience: Previous experience in the education sector is advantageous but not essential.
• Organisational Skills: Strong ability to organise tasks efficiently and manage time effectively.
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Personal Attributes: Self-motivated with a positive attitude, empathetic, and understanding.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with stakeholders.

Application Process

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

To submit your application for this exciting MIS Business Partner opportunity, please click ‘Apply’ now.

PLEASE NOTE

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date : 8th January 2026

Shortlist date : 9th January 2026

Interview date : TBC