Database Manager: Latifa School for Girls and Rashid School for Boys

Database Manager: Latifa School for Girls and Rashid School for Boys  

The database manager is responsible for providing strategic leadership, guidance and support regarding the use of the Double First ‘Engage’ Management Information System.  Experience of other school systems would also be very welcome.  He or she must ensure the schools are making maximum use of the functionality available and achieving full benefit from the investment in the MIS. 

 Key Accountabilities  

• Give strategic guidance and support regarding the use of the schools’ information systems to senior school leaders at Latifa School for Girls and Rashid School for Boys. 

• Manage the MIS, its web and app interfaces, installing software updates as required 

• Identify all staff and which elements of Engage they require training on and address any areas where knowledge transfer has not been successful either through cascade training from colleagues or the arrangement of additional training 

• Troubleshoot and resolve all student, staff and parent MIS related issues 

• Proactively manage the system user accounts and security to ensure data integrity for the purpose of regulating access to the MIS and ensuring confidentiality of student records 

• Develop and create custom forms, reports or exports using various tools such as Stimulsoft and/or Excel, based the MIS program on requirements and goals 

• Secure the in the integrity of the school’s database through regular review, verification, and data cleanup, to assure accuracy and efficiency 

• Monitor support requests logged in the Double First Support Centre on behalf of the school and ensure issues are being responded to and resolved within appropriate timescales 

• Keep up to date with new developments and planned new features of the MIS and bring these to the senior management of the school in order that they can be considered for adoption 

• Establish and maintain professional relationships with MIS users in other schools to ensure best practices are being shared and applied in the school   

Essential Criteria  

• Excellent, current experience of developing and using school management software 

• Ability to troubleshoot desktop problems related to the student information system  

• Ability to maintain confidentiality with discretion of sensitive information 

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing  

• Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills, with careful attention to detail 

• A willingness to work in an exciting multi-cultural society and with a diverse team of colleagues 

• Ability to coordinate multiple resources to take projects to successful completion  

• A positive and enthusiastic approach to self-development  

• Good relationships with staff, students and parents 

• Outstanding references 

• Be a team player 

• Be flexible        

Applications should be addressed to Mr. Glyn Kilsby, Headmaster and emailed to jobs@rsb.sch.ae and should include: C.V., a letter of application and completed Confidential Information Form 

Plus the names, addresses and contacts of two professional referees.  

Please include the job title in the subject line of your e-mail or your application may be rejected by our spam filter. 

Applications without a letter of application will not be considered.  

Closing date for applications: 9th October 2018