Academic Data & Accreditation Specialist

American University of Sharjah; Sharjah; On-site; AED 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

American University of Sharjah in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for a LTA and Data Analyst to support accreditation, curriculum development, and academic data analysis within the School of Business Administration. Responsibilities include data collection, reporting, and supporting the Business Learning Center, plus teaching assigned courses.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, process digitization, and collaboration across academic units.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Business, Education, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in an academic environment, preferably higher education administration.
• Experience supporting AACSB/CAA accreditation and quality assurance activities.
• Experience in academic data analysis and reporting using Excel and STATA.
• Experience in curriculum and policy documentation within a higher education environment.
• Experience delivering student academic support sessions and workshops.
• Experience managing or coordinating a learning center or similar academic support function.
• Experience supporting process digitization and the use of academic systems.
• Strong academic writing and documentation skills.
• Strong project coordination and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Adaptability, responsiveness, and commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Power Query, PivotTables, and formulas.
• Proficiency in STATA for data cleaning and analysis.
• Data management and formatting skills.
• Familiarity with academic data platforms and reporting tools.
• Strong digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Support AACSB and CAA accreditation processes by preparing reports, documentation, and quality assurance materials for internal and external reviews.
• Support curriculum and policy development through proposal and policy drafting, benchmarking, research, and identification of best practices.
• Manage and enhance Business Learning Center (BLC) operations, including scheduling, tutor coordination, booking systems, review sessions, and academic workshops.
• Collect, clean, analyze, and organize student, faculty, institutional, and survey data using STATA and advanced Microsoft Excel tools, including Power Query and PivotTables.
• Prepare clear and accurate reports and data outputs to support program and institutional effectiveness, academic decision-making, and accreditation activities.
• Support program and course-level assessment and assurance of learning through the development of implementation guidelines and the use of internal systems and digital assessment tools.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative units on academic projects and initiatives within the scope of the position.
• Support the digitization of paper-based and manual processes, including report preparation and documentation workflows, through the use of appropriate digital tools and systems.
• Teach assigned courses and contribute to student learning and the academic development of the program.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Economics, Business, Education, or related field

Tools

STATA

Microsoft Excel (Power Query, PivotTables)

Job description

American University of Sharjah in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, invites applications for a LTA and Data Analyst to support accreditation, curriculum development, and academic data analysis within the School of Business Administration. Responsibilities include data collection, reporting, and supporting the Business Learning Center, plus teaching assigned courses.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision-making, process digitization, and collaboration across academic units.