Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities % Time 1. To contribute to strategic evidence based decision making in the University through 60 % detailed manipulation, analysis and reporting of various data This could include but not limited to: To develop, maintain and publish a diverse range of relevant and timely analyses, performance reports and dashboards for use by University managers in decision making processes, utilising both internal and external data sources as appropriate. Ensuring outputs are appropriate to the target audience. To undertake modelling and forecasting to support planning and decision making. To provide analysis and insight into the size and shape of the applicant and student population, the profile of enrolled students, and their academic outcomes To provide analysis and reporting that, using sector data, allows the university to benchmark itself to competitors and the sector across a range of measures. To undertake analysis and develop recommendations around the university’s performance in external measures such as league tables and TEF, in support of decisions and action plans. To produce, as appropriate: committee papers/reports, bespoke analysis and automated reporting/modelling tools aimed at decision makers To respond to requests for data and information from a wide variety of colleagues across 2. 25 % the University and from external organisations, with excellent levels of customer service and pro-activity, ensuring any statutory response times are met (for example in the case of requests under the Freedom of Information Act). 3. To provide expert support and guidance to colleagues responsible for the maintenance of 10% student data to ensure that data quality is maximised, including supporting the verification of data to be submitted externally. 4. To attend internal and external committees, project and working group meetings to 5 % ensure appropriate departmental or University issues are discussed, and to participate in University-wide activities as appropriate. 5. Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder. Internal and external relationships Senior management Other senior decision makers and groups Academic and professional services staff Admissions team Finance, Planning & Analytics (especially Strategy, Planning & Analytics) Relevant suppliers to the University
Key accountabilities/primary responsibilities % Time 1. To contribute to strategic evidence based decision making in the University through detailed manipulation, analysis and reporting of various data This could include but not limited to: To develop, maintain and publish a diverse range of relevant and timely analyses, performance reports and dashboards for use by University managers in decision making processes, utilising both internal and external data sources as appropriate. Ensuring outputs are appropriate to the target audience. To undertake modelling and forecasting to support planning and decision making. To provide analysis and insight into the size and shape of the applicant and student population, the profile of enrolled students, and their academic outcomes To provide analysis and reporting that, using sector data, allows the university to benchmark itself to competitors and the sector across a range of measures. To undertake analysis and develop recommendations around the university’s performance in external measures such as league tables and TEF, in support of decisions and action plans. To produce, as appropriate: committee papers/reports, bespoke analysis and automated reporting/modelling tools aimed at decision makers 60 % 2. To respond to requests for data and information from a wide variety of colleagues across the University and from external organisations, with excellent levels of customer service and pro-activity, ensuring any statutory response times are met (for example in the case of requests under the Freedom of Information Act). 25 % 3. To provide expert support and guidance to colleagues responsible for the maintenance of student data to ensure that data quality is maximised, including supporting the verification of data to be submitted externally. 10% 4. To attend internal and external committees, project and working group meetings to ensure appropriate departmental or University issues are discussed, and to participate in University-wide activities as appropriate. 5 % 5. Any other duties as allocated by the line manager following consultation with the post holder. Internal and external relationships Senior management Other senior decision makers and groups Academic and professional services staff Admissions team Finance, Planning & Analytics (especially Strategy, Planning & Analytics) Relevant suppliers to the University
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