International Schools Partnership

The International Schools Partnership (ISP) is currently looking for someone to fill the Regional MIS (Management Information System) Specialist role to join our truly international Technology team and support our continued growth.

Responsible to: Regional IT Manager
Responsible for: All Regional Schools & Offices
Based: Vietnam

The MIS Specialist is a hands-on role, focused on supporting and developing our core MIS System “iSAMS” across all ISP schools in Vietnam. The post holder will be involved in training our school teams’ on iSAMS, ensuring all are following best practices set out by the Group MIS manager for standardised use and
consistent reporting. Along with the day to day support and management of iSAMS, the MIS Specialist is expected to lead on new implementations of iSAMS within Vietnam as well as driving new initiatives such as a Self-Assessment Rubric.

The post holder will be expected to build a close working relationship with all schools technology teams as well as the local ISP Team. This role may include travel to all schools and offices on a frequent but as required basis, providing support and training where necessary.

We aim to build a global support structure throughout ISP and expect that our team to collaborate and assist other regions where the opportunity arises. As part of the global Technology team, the holder will be expected to work closely with peers in other regions to support creative thinking and drive consistencies and efficiencies globally.

Key Duties and Areas of Responsibility:
• Support and develop iSAMS within Vietnam & Thailand, ensuring the system is used efficiently and effectively.
• Assist with continuous training and development for key iSAMS users.
• Lead on the embedding of best practices for iSAMS use and reporting functions.
• Project manage all iSAMS implementations within Vietnam & Thailand.
• Support the regional ISP team on all iSAMS matters.

1. Manage the training and development of iSAMS MIS in Vietnam & Thailand.
2. Support and train the school Data Lead and ICT Team on iSAMS.
3. Lead the delivery of tailored iSAMS projects where required.
4. Dedicate time evenly between all schools and regional office. Working onsite where possible.
5. Hold regular meetings with the school Data Lead & ICT Department and report status.
6. Manage all iSAMS support queries, escalating to Vendor where necessary.
7. Ensure iSAMS is setup and configured with security in mind, leaving a minimum
risk of the data breach.
8. Work closely with the infrastructure team to regularly monitor the performance of iSAMS.
9. Provide advice and guidance to the school management on the effective use of systems.
10. Show a willingness to work flexibly, sometimes outside of normal hours, in response to service demands of the schools and regional office.
11. Willing to travel frequently between schools within the region.
12. To suggest additional resources/systems our schools could use to improve efficiencies.
13. To undertake available training opportunities and demonstrate a commitment
to continuous personal and professional development in ICT.