Data Coordinator Job Vacancy at Uganda Christian University

Job Title:      Data Coordinator
Employer: Uganda Christian University (UCU)
Location: Mukono, Uganda

Duties: 
·         Administer and control the departments’ database system and be responsible for the performance and tuning of the database system.
·         Supervising and monitoring the work of data entrants and data administrators.
·         Generating shortlists for applicants and admission letters for admitted students.
·         Managing the transfer of students who apply for change of programme and any other changes.
·         Providing faster query execution by managing parameters and monitoring performance of the Academic Management Information Database.
·         Perform students’ enrollment analysis and generate shortlists and related reports to determine applicants who qualify for the programmes at the University.
·         Execute requested database queries and cleanup.
·         Prepare budgets for the Academic Year.
·         Prepare reports requested by Management and other regulatory bodies pertaining to student enrollment statistics.
·         Initiate database fine-tuning.
·         Resolve problems relating to database issues.
·         Initiate and maintain procedures for backup and reorganization.

Education:
·         The Data Coordinator must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant management or information technology field is an added advantage.
·         A Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology related field is a must.

Experience
·         At least two years of post masters experience working with databases and information technology resources to manage academic records.
·         A working knowledge of general university and regulatory requirements for admission to different levels of study programs both nationally and internationally.
·         Collaborative, problem solving, planning and organizational skills, strong oral, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.


How to Apply:
All prospective employees are encouraged to send two (2) copies of an application letter clearly demonstrating suitability together with updated Curriculum Vitae and three references. Please also attach two (2) copies of academic and professional certificates and transcripts.

Send to:
The Manager of Human Resource & Administration,
Uganda Christian University,
Pilkington Building,
P.O. Box 4, Mukono. Uganda

Email to: jobs@ucu.ac.ug

Deadline: Friday, 27th October 2017 by 5:00pm