Institutional Data Officer – Curtin University Dubai

Transnational Academic Group; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freezone visa sponsorship

Health insurance with quality provider

Annual air ticket after year one

Annual leave as per UAE Labour Law

Gratuity and end of service benefits

Job summary

Curtin University Dubai is seeking an Institutional Data Officer to support the Quality Assurance Department with data collection, validation, and regulatory reporting. You will coordinate data from across the university, ensure accuracy, and assist in MOHESR, KHDA, and CAA submissions.

The role requires strong data-analysis skills, advanced Excel, and experience with UAE higher education quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field as stated in the job posting.
• Strong data analysis, BI and reporting skills with advanced Excel proficiency.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Strong cross functional collaboration and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience in UAE higher education quality, compliance and regulatory requirements is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager in ensuring compliance with institutional policies and UAE regulations.
• Coordinate collection, consolidation and validation of institutional and program data for MOHESR, CAA and KHDA reporting.
• Liaise with data owners to verify data across departments and systems.
• Support regulatory data submissions via MOHESR/KHDA platforms.
• Monitor data quality and coordinate corrective actions.
• Maintain institutional databases and regulatory data records.
• Coordinate OBEF KPI data collection and evidence.
• Maintain standardised data collection templates and reporting procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve data collection and reporting processes.
• Assist in regulatory submissions and audits with prepared data and evidence packs.
• Liaise with MOHESR, CAA and KHDA as directed.

Skills

Data analysis

Business intelligence

Reporting

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Stakeholder coordination

Independent work

Discretion with confidential data

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Sciences

Bachelor's degree in Business Analytics

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Data management systems

Job description

Institutional Data Officer – Curtin University Dubai

POSITION SUMMARY

The Institutional Data Officer provides operational support to the Quality Assurance Department, with a primary focus on institutional data collection, management, validation and regulatory reporting. The role is responsible for coordinating data collection and consolidation, performing data quality checks, preparing and maintaining regulatory datasets, supporting MOHESR and KHDA submissions, and monitoring reporting requirements and deadlines. The Officer reports to the Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager and works closely with internal stakeholders and data owners in Curtin Dubai and Curtin Perth to ensure institutional data is accurate, complete, consistent and reliable, while maintaining data records and supporting evidence for regulatory reporting, OBEF monitoring, licensing, accreditation and other quality assurance and compliance activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Quality Assurance & Compliance Manager in ensuring compliance with institutional policies, UAE higher education regulations, and quality assurance requirements.
• Coordinate the collection, consolidation, validation of institutional and program data and operational effectiveness indicators for MOHESR, CAA and KHDA regulatory reporting requirements.
• Liaise with data owners across the university to obtain, verify and reconcile data across departments and systems.
• Support regulatory data submissions such as HEBD, KHDA census through the MOHESR/KHDA Master API and other relevant reporting platforms.
• Monitor data quality, completeness, accuracy and consistency, identifying discrepancies and coordinating corrective actions.
• Support in maintaining institutional databases, regulatory data records, reporting trackers and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate the collection, validation and monitoring of OBEF KPI data, performance indicators and supporting evidence.
• Maintain standardised data collection templates, reporting procedures and data management processes. Collaborate with academic and professional services teams to ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory data.
• Identify opportunities to improve data collection, reporting efficiency, data integration and information management.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of quality assurance documentation, reports, records, manuals and procedural guidelines.
• Support MOHESR, CAA and KHDA institutional licensure, program accreditation, audit, self-evaluation reports, periodic monitoring or review reports and any other regulatory submissions through the preparation and verification of institutional data, documentation and evidence packs.
• Liaise and communicate with stakeholders at MOHESR, CAA and KHDA as directed.
• Support the Quality Assurance and Compliance Manager in institutional reporting, regulatory data management and continuous improvement initiatives.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

• Collaborate with academic faculty, People & Culture, Marketing, and external government entities and industry stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelors degree in Data Sciences, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Business Administration or a related field
• Strong data analysis, business intelligence and reporting skills, with advanced Excel proficiency.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, deadlines and regulatory requirements.
• Strong cross functional collaboration and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience in UAE higher education quality, compliance and regulatory requirements is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

LOCATION AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position is a full-time, on-campus role
• Flexibility for remote work based on operational requirements and approved workloads.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package aligned with the industry.
• Freezone company sponsored visa.
• Health insurance with a quality provider under the company’s group medical policy.
• Annual air ticket after the completion of one year
• Annual leave as per the UAE Labour Law.
• Gratuity and end of service benefits as per the UAE Labour Law.
• Transport services or transport reimbursement if travelling is required offsite.
• Staff discounts on university programs and university’s short courses.

Transnational Academic Group (TAG https://transnationalacademicgroup.com/ ), established in 2007, specializes in providing private higher education and professional education in the Middle East and Africa. TAG’s education holdings include Curtin University Dubai, Lancaster University Ghana, and TAG International College Nigeria, ABN Training Institute South Africa, and TAGmyFuture. The group focuses on developing human capacity in emerging markets through its university partnerships, international colleges, and training institutes by offering a range of academic and professional pathway, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs across the disciplines of business, information technology, engineering, law, psychology, health sciences, and media. Its mission is centered on offering high-quality, career-focused education to foster the development of individuals who can contribute positively to their communities and nations.

Curtin University Dubai, a global campus of Curtin University Australia, was established in collaboration with TAG in 2017. It is recognized for its innovative approach to education, focusing on high-impact research and strong industry partnerships, which are designed to prepare students for future job markets.

Curtin University is ranked 183rd globally in the QS World University Rankings 2024 and continues to be positioned in the top 1% of universities globally according to the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2023 and Times Higher Education Ranking 2023. The Dubai campus is also 5-star rated by the QS Knowledge and Human Development Authority Education Classification Rankings.

The Dubai campus offers a diverse range of programs in areas such as Engineering, IT & Computing, Business & Management, and Health Sciences, each tailored to meet the demands of global and local markets. Additionally, the campus is a vibrant hub for student life, offering various clubs, societies, and a range of support services to enhance the student experience and foster community engagement. The university emphasizes personal attention to students, boasting an impressive graduate placement rate of 95% as of March 2024, highlighting its commitment to producing industry-ready professionals.

Curtin University Dubai values community engagement, forming strong ties to local and international communities through various initiatives. This engagement not only enhances the student learning experience but also contributes to societal development.