Becoming an Analyst Programmer at the University of Kent offers you a chance to play a key role in supporting and developing the student experience. In this role, you will be working with a motivated project team to help build a new student data system based on the Tribal SITS platform.

There are two roles available, one focussing on the current Student Data system and one developing the replacement.

In the first role you will be working in a motivated team to help run and support the existing Student Data System and help to facilitate the migration to the new Tribal SITS platform. You will work with a range of technical staff and business owners to provide key student and reporting services to the University.

In the second role, you will have the opportunity to use Tribal SITS toolsets, such as the Standard Reports and Letter (SRL) and associated entity configuration, to create web based interfaces to support the entire student lifecycle. You will also help to facilitate the data migration from the current Student Data System and ensure existing University workflows are implemented correctly.

The Person
You will enjoy working with a range of stakeholders to create a new student data system that meets the wide-ranging needs of the University. You will have a flair for understanding business processes and creating intuitive web interfaces.

Your key technical strengths will include a strong database and web development skills. You will also be proactive with great diagnostic and communication skills. We welcome applications from talented individuals who are enthusiastic to take on new challenges and learn on the job. For the first role, you should be familiar with the challenges of running legacy systems and be enthusiastic about fostering improvements and managing change.

There are two Analyst Programmer posts available, so we welcome applications from talented individuals who are enthusiastic to take on new challenges and learn on the job.

The University of Kent is a welcoming diverse environment. We have recently initiated a ‘Women in IT’ campaign and particularly welcome female applicants to this post.

The Department
Information Services is comprised of four sections: Customer Support, Library Collections and IT Development together directly support almost all areas of University activity, and the Planning and Administration section supports the work of the department. The JISC RSC South East is also located within the department and provides services to the wider educational community.

A strong emphasis is placed on user support and all provision is targeted as closely as possible to user needs. In line with the University’s strategic direction on information management, further emphasis is now being placed on the importance of increased electronic information provision, with a view to making more effective provision in some areas and developing new provision in others.

Website: www.kent.ac.uk/is/who

The Team
This post sits within the IS Student System Development Team, which responsible for key systems such as the University Student data and Admissions systems.

Website: http://www.kent.ac.uk/is/who/?tab=it-development

The Package
This post is offered at £31,644 - £36,661 and comes with a generous package of benefits including a contributory pension, 43 days of annual leave, relocation package (if applicable), childcare options and a great working environment.

Further Information
Closing date for applications: 27 Apr 2014
Initial phone interviews (tentative) : W/C 5 May 2014
On-site interviews are to be held: W/C 12 May 2014

For more information and to apply for the role please see http://www.kent.ac.uk/jobs/ and search for vacancy OTR0874.