Data Administrator

Summary:

Join a school as a Data Administrator and support academic and operational excellence.

About the School:

A school located in Al Barsha South, Dubai, offers a progressive British International curriculum with a strong focus on innovation, inclusivity, and student wellbeing.

The Opportunity:

As a Data Administrator, you will play a key role in managing and supporting the school’s data systems, ensuring accurate and efficient operations across academic, administrative, and student management functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and develop iSAMS, ensuring smooth day-to-day database operations and data integrity.
• Coordinate the administration of standardised assessments and manage data imports, validation, and reporting.
• Administer learning platforms such as Seesaw, Kerboodle, and ActiveLearn, ensuring alignment with academic systems.
• Support the management of the OpenApply CRM platform and maintain accurate student data.
• Prepare and submit student census data for KHDA and ensure compliance with UAE data protection regulations.
• Produce academic data reports for senior leadership and maintain tracking dashboards for attainment and progress.
• Assist in developing and improving academic data architecture and support integration between platforms.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Formal training or certification in iSAMS or significant demonstrable experience as a system administrator.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience working with MIS systems in a school environment (preferably iSAMS).
• Experience administering and analysing standardised assessments (e.g. CAT4, PTE, PTM, PTS, NGRT, ABT, IBT).
• Experience managing academic databases and student information systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including formulas, pivot tables, data validation, and reporting).
• Experience preparing regulatory or census reports (e.g. KHDA or equivalent authority).

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience of Power BI or similar data analysis platforms.
• Experience with admissions software and student data systems.
• Familiarity with marketing and recruitment strategies.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Visa and medical insurance coverage
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law