Academic Systems Lead

Roles & Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the deployment, configuration, integration and alignment of academic systems including Learning Management Systems, Student Information Systems, and assessment platforms across the EiM group of schools.
• Ensure consistent functionality, data schemas and effective integration with the organization’s broader technology ecosystem.
• Conduct regular audits and performance analyses of academic systems to identify areas for improvement, ensure compliance with organizational standards, and address potential risks.
• Lead rigorous testing of academic systems and updates before implementation to ensure they meet user needs, function seamlessly, and avoid disruptions to teaching and learning.
• Act as a liaison between schools and the central data and information systems team, developing a deep understanding of individual schools’ needs, curricula provision, and timelines to ensure systems function smoothly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school leaders and staff, proactively seeking feedback and offering support to optimize system usage and user satisfaction.
• Ensure all academic systems contain accurate, well-structured, and up-to-date data, aligning data sets across systems to support consistency and interoperability. Collaborate with schools to address data discrepancies and maintain data integrity.
• Support the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) governing the use of academic systems, ensuring clarity, relevance, and consistency in processes across all schools.
• Design, deliver, and evaluate training programs for school staff on academic system usage, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to maximize the systems’ potential and minimize user errors.
• Provide effective service delivery for academic systems, ensuring timely resolution of issues, efficient support workflows, and a high-quality user experience.
• Work with vendors to solve issues identified by schools and to deliver projects on time and within the allocated budget.

Requirements

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Design

Interpersonal Skills

User Experience

Problem Solving

Compliance

Audits

Learning Management Systems

Learning Management

Student Development

Service Delivery