Student Records Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Applications are invited for this exciting full-time role managing the Student Records team, which maintains the records for all undergraduate and postgraduate students here at the University.
The post-holder will lead the team in the delivery of all aspects of undergraduate, postgraduate taught and postgraduate research student records administration. They will also provide effective line management of the Student Records team.
The work involves the following activity:
- Lead the preparation and management of student registration activities
- Be the institutional point of contact with Student Finance England
- Lead the continuous improvement of service delivery that relates to the maintenance of student records
- Oversee the efficient and timely production of transcripts and other academic records for former and current students
- Undertake appropriate training to support personal and professional development
You will have a degree or equivalent and/or relevant professional experience, proven line management capabilities and preferably experience of Higher Education administration.
You should be a quick learner, a team player, highly organised, have excellent IT skills including the use of databases and spreadsheets, and have excellent oral and written communication skills such that you can write regulations and procedures.
You will be reliable, honest and committed to maintaining confidentiality and upholding data protection requirements.
Please contact Leo Baines-Jump (Head of Student Data & Records) via L.Baines-Jump@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,333 - £42,155 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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