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Senior Academic Systems Specialist (UXXI)

On-site in Villanueva de la Cañada·Full-time·Added 7 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Villanueva de la Cañada
Contract
Permanent contract, full-time hours
Spanish
Native level
English
Required
Experience
7+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Base degree: Degree in Computer Engineering or Information Systems.

Technical specialization: Oracle databases, advanced SQL, integrations, and BI.

  • Languages: native Spanish and B2 English or higher.

  • Additional training: technological project management, data governance, and systems architecture.

• Minimum 7 years in university academic management systems, of which at least 5 with UXXI-AC (in a university, at OCU, or at a partner consultancy).

• Demonstrable experience in admission and enrollment processes, academic records, fees, transcripts, and degrees.

• Experience in the economic management of UXXI-AC (enrollment settlement, receipts, collections, returns) and its integration with the financial system.

• Experience leading integration projects between the academic ERP and other platforms (CRM, LMS, portals).

• UXXI-AC (admission, enrollment, economic management and billing, academic records, fees, transcripts, degrees, mobility), UXXI-Portal, and UXXI API: expert level.

• Advanced SQL and knowledge of Oracle databases.

• Integrations: REST/SOAP APIs, UXXI web services, ETL processes, and exchange files.

• Identity and access: SSO (SAML / Microsoft Entra ID).

Nice to have

• Valuable: experience in private universities and in technological provider management.

• Integration of UXXI with document managers (CMIS standard) and with accounting (UXXI-EC or another financial ERP): valuable.

• Salesforce (Education Cloud), Blackboard Learn, and ServiceNow: desirable.

• BI and reporting: OBIEE and Power BI.

• Valuable: knowledge of .NET, project management tools (monday.com, Jira), and generative AI applied to analysis and documentation.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

• Location: Campus Villafranca - UCJC (Villanueva de la Cañada, Madrid)

• Contract: Permanent

• Schedule: Full-time: 9:00-14:00 and 15:00-18:00. Occasional availability during admission, enrollment, and transcript closure peaks.

• Start date: Immediate.

The role

Camilo José Cela University is looking to hire a Senior Academic Systems Specialist (UXXI) with immediate start at its UCJC Villafranca campus.

Guarantee the operation, evolution, and integration of UCJC's academic management systems, with UXXI as the core, throughout the entire student lifecycle (pre-registration, admission, enrollment, billing, academic records, transcripts, degrees, and mobility). Act as a functional-technical reference between the Registrar, Admissions, Management, and the IT Department, and lead improvement projects for these processes.

What you'll do

• Configure and evolve UXXI-AC: parameterization of study plans, centers, fees and prices, enrollment, academic records, transcripts, degrees, and mobility; expert liaison with OCU.

• Improve the admission, document management, and enrollment processes: pre-registration and admission in MyUCJC, student documentation linked to admission and enrollment, conditional enrollment, transfers, and controls on outstanding payments.

• Manage the integrations of UXXI with the University's different systems: CRM, LMS, portals and SSO, service management, document manager, library, BI, and internal applications, ensuring data quality and governance.

• Manage providers: control of hour banks, deliverables, and service levels of OCU and other partners in the academic field.

• Work with SQL and reporting: queries on the UXXI database, data exploitation for Management, Quality, and official reporting, and support for the migration from OBIEE to Power BI.

• Provide advanced support during enrollment peaks and transcript closures: diagnosis and resolution of critical incidents during the periods of highest load in the academic calendar.

• Provide advanced support for billing in UXXI: parameterization and control of the economic management of enrollment (settlements, receipts, deadlines and payment methods, direct debits, returns, and delinquency) and its reconciliation with the University's financial system.

Skills

• Academic business vision: understanding Registrar and Admissions processes and translating them into technical solutions.

• Clear communication with non-technical users and management.

• Planning and ability to work under pressure during academic calendar peaks.

• Autonomy, rigor, and results orientation.

• Negotiation and provider follow-up skills.

• Documentation and knowledge transfer to the team.

About SEK Education Group

SEK Education Group is a private educational institution based in Madrid, Spain, operating a network of international schools across Spain and other countries. The group offers education from early years through university, with a strong focus on the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and bilingual education. It is one of the leading private school groups in Spain, with campuses in Madrid, Barcelona, Catalonia, and other locations, as well as international presence in countries like France, Ireland, and the United States.

For international professionals, SEK Education Group offers opportunities in teaching, administration, and technology roles across its Spanish campuses. The group emphasizes innovation, international-mindedness, and professional development, making it an attractive employer for educators with IB experience or those looking to work in a multicultural environment. With a growing international talent pool initiative, SEK actively welcomes candidates from abroad, offering support for relocation and integration into the Spanish education system.

Industry
Education
Founded
1892
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Catalonia
Website
sek.es

Good to know if you are moving

  • SEK actively recruits international teachers, especially those with IB certification, and has a dedicated international talent pool for candidates from abroad.
  • The group operates schools in multiple countries, offering potential for international mobility within the organization.
  • Teaching positions often require English proficiency, and bilingual education is a core part of the curriculum, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • SEK provides support for relocation and integration, including assistance with visas and housing for international hires.
  • The group has a strong focus on professional development, with opportunities for continuous training and career advancement.

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Additional information

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