Data Collection Assistant UCAS

Location:  Cheltenham              
Business Unit:  Policy & Research                                                          
Contract:  FTC until end of June 2013
Salary:  £15,000 (pro rata, dependent on experience)

Overview: The Data Collection Team currently sits within Policy & Research and the Data Collection Assistant is part of a team which ensures that appropriate & accurate data is collected for UCAS operational & contractual purposes, for example, Course Search and the Big Map; Hotcourses and the British Council.

The Data Collection Assistant will assist in ensuring that appropriate & accurate data is collected for operational & contractual purposes by focusing on manual data manipulation for UCAS and non-UCAS course data, in accordance with specifications and guidelines, on multiple systems.

Role Responsibilities;

• To collect and input data to UCAS systems to required specifications
• To check, edit & approve data supplied from external sources to meet standards defined.
• To maintain logs and filing systems of data collection activities.
• To use subject classification systems to classify courses as required
• To contact HEIs to collect and verify data as appropriate
• To use the internet to research HEIs course & institution data

Minimum Criteria;  

• GCSE: Grade C or above in English or an equivalent qualification
• The ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Computer literate:  Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and in house systems
• A proactive and flexible approach to work
• The ability to identify and resolve problems and to escalate where necessary
• An understanding of Higher Education
• Meticulous attention to detail

How to apply: Should you wish to apply for this role please send a CV and covering letter, which outlines your reasons for applying for the role, please click the APPLY button below. If you would like any further information regarding this post, please do not hesitate to speak to the Recruiting Manager.

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