1. Institutional Research Analyst

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah

On-site

AED 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Unified OSIE team environment

Job summary

American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) in the UAE seeks an Institutional Research Analyst to support institutional research, data management, and analytics. The role involves developing dashboards, surveys, and performance indicators to support regulatory and accreditation reporting, while ensuring data accuracy across programs and offices.

Reporting to the Director of OSIE, you will handle data collection, validation, and coordination with internal stakeholders to drive evidence-based

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; highly desirable in higher education data domains.
2-4 years’ experience with data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation and presentation.
Familiarity with UAE MoHESR/CAA requirements, OBEF and accreditation processes.
Strong analytical and visualization skills; attention to data quality.

Responsibilities

Support regulatory and institutional data reporting for accreditation and ranking needs.
Develop dashboards, analytics reports, surveys, and performance indicators.
Coordinate external data reporting and prepare data files for analysis.
Ensure data accuracy across academic programs and administrative offices.
Follow up on actions from survey-based improvement plans.

Skills

Data governance

SQL

Power BI

Data analysis

Python

SPSS

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics, statistics, business analytics, information systems, mathematics, economics, social sciences, education, or related quantitative discipline

Tools

Power BI

SPSS

Python

SQL

Job description

Institutional Research Analyst

American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), UAE

General Information About Institution

AURAK is an independent co-education institution of Higher Education that provides an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education. All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE; additionally, it is accredited by the U.S. regional accreditation association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The American model of higher education ensures not only skills in specific academic fields but also a general education curriculum that exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues. AURAK is a young and rapidly growing university. AURAK is located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes—its white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sands dunes, and the many historical sites.

AURAK values diversity, inclusiveness and cultural authenticity where all individuals are treated based on their merits and abilities. AURAK is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or age.

About The Role

Within the Office of Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness (OSIE), reporting to the Director of OSIE, the Institutional Research Analyst plays an important role in supporting institutional research, data management, reporting, analytics, surveys, and performance measurement. This position also supports the preparation and validation of institutional data for regulatory, accreditation, ranking, and institutional reporting requirements, while also contributing to the development of dashboards, analytical reports, surveys, and performance indicators.

The Institutional Research Analyst is responsible for gathering and analyzing data/statistics, preparing reports. The post holder assists in the provision of institutional data using various technologies; administering surveys in support of institutional research, planning, and evaluation activities. The analyst assists in the coordination of all aspects of external data reporting, including preparing data files for analysis, collecting data from academic programs and administrative offices, and ensuring data accuracy. The post holder also follows up on actions identified in actions plans developed from surveys to ensure that these are completed.

Key Result Areas and Duties

Regulatory and Institutional Data Management
Institutional Surveys
Data Governance, Liaison and Continuous Improvement
Institutional Analytics, Dashboards, and Reporting
OBEF, KPI, and Performance Reporting

Academic

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in data analytics, statistics, business analytics, information systems, mathematics, economics, social sciences, education, or a related quantitative discipline

Work Experience

2 - 4 years’ professional experience with collection, statistical analysis, interpretation and presentation of data results, preferably in a research and/or educational environment

Skills And Knowledge

Essential: Understanding of higher-education data domains such as students, admissions, enrolment, progression, retention, graduation, employment, learning outcomes, faculty, research, partnerships, and community engagement. Familiarity with UAE MoHESR/CAA requirements, OBEF, accreditation, or institutional licensure is highly desirable.

Desirable: Advanced spreadsheet skills; strong data cleaning, validation, reconciliation, statistical analysis, visualization, and interpretation capabilities. Working knowledge of SQL and a business-intelligence tool such as Power BI is highly desirable. Experience with SPSS, R, Python, or comparable analytical software is advantageous.

Language Proficiency Required

Essential: Strong communication skills with the ability to speak, read and write in English at native language level.

Desirable: Proficiency in reading and writing Arabic.

Working Relationships

Internal