Coordinates with:Vice Presidents, Deans of Faculty, Directors, Bursar, Chief e-
Librarian, Heads of Department, ICT Infrastructure Manger, Information and
Security Manger, Information Administration and Communication Technology
Manager, Students and Staff Support Manager and Could Services and Platform/s
Manager.
PURPOSE
The Data Management and Services Manager maintains a comprehensive University
information resource, ensuring consistency and integrity of data; oversees collection
and reporting of complex, related information. Interprets data, including statistical
values, and provides advice and consultation regarding implications; may make
recommendations for adjustments and provides reports. Conducts needs
assessments, designs and creates databases, and participates in testing and
implementation of new applications and/or enhancements and modifications to
existing systems.
The Data Management and Services Manager requires:
a. Analysis, interpretation, and manipulation of data.
b. Knowledge of database construction, management and retrieval methods.
c. Ability to test and implement modifications and enhancements.
d. Provide analytical reports emerging from the data analysis.
e. Communicate and train staff on information resources and data.
f. Provide assistance and training to system users.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
14. Develops and designs methods and procedures for collecting, organizing,
interpreting, and classifying information for input into computer and retrieval from
computer, utilizing knowledge of symbolic language, optical or pattern recognition,
database construction, and retrieval methods.
15. Develops alternate designs to resolve problems in input, storage, or retrieval of
information, utilizing knowledge of electronic data processing principles,
mathematics, and computer capabilities.
16. Consults with and advises staff on the use and interpretation of data; collaborates
as appropriate with staff in the structuring and development of data requirements.
17. Performs needs assessment activities and works with other information systems
personnel to determine feasibility of development of new databases and/or
enhancements or modifications to existing databases.
18. Develops specifications for data capture and input; monitors input to ensure
consistency, quality, and integrity of data.
19. Programs, debugs, and runs a variety of scheduled and ad hoc listings, summaries,
statistics, labels, and other electronic and/or presentation reports.
20. Provides technical assistance and training to Faculties and Senior Management
personnel in the use of personal computers, standard software packages, and on
line information systems.
21. Makes recommendations for on-line program enhancements; assists in testing and
implementation of modifications and enhancements.
22. Supervises or oversees the work of programming and/or data entry staff and/or
student and other employees.
23. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art
technology, equipment, and/or systems.
24. May conduct individual, group, and/or University-based presentations related to
University objectives and parameters.
25. May set up and maintain staff security access codes; may manage departmental
staff and student's server infrastructure.
26. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
a. Bachelor's Degree in computer engineering or equivalent field or equivalent
qualification preferable Master level technology degree and technology
certifications.
b. At least 6 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities
specified.
c. Knowledge of structured programming, testing, and debugging techniques.
d. Ability to design and implement systems necessary to collect, maintain, and
analyse data.
e. Ability to implement and troubleshoot programming changes and modifications.
f. Ability to supervise and train assigned staff.
g. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
h. Ability to verify data input and correct errors and provides reports.
i. Ability to interact with students, faculty and/or staff in a team environment.
j. Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
k. Ability to provide a range of systems training and/or support activities for users.
l. Knowledge of database construction, management, and retrieval methods.
m. Ability to resolve data input, storage and/or retrieval problems and to design
solutions and modifications.
n. Knowledge of computer data processing principles.
o. Knowledge of mathematics.
p. Ability to analyse operational data requirements and to create and develop
databases specific to requirements.
q. Ability to create data capture and input specifications.