Institutional Research Analyst

Remote DXB; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 156,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) seeks a data analytics professional to gather, analyze, and report on institutional data. You will design dashboards and indicators, administer surveys, and support accreditation and regulatory reporting across academic and administrative units.

The role requires experience with higher-education data domains, strong English communication, and proficiency in SQL, Power BI, and statistical software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, statistics, business analytics, information systems, mathematics, economics, social sciences, or education
• 2–4 years of professional experience in data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation
• Strong communication skills with native-level English proficiency
• Understanding of higher-education data domains (admissions, enrollment, retention, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data and statistics to prepare institutional reports
• Administer surveys to support institutional research, planning, and evaluation
• Coordinate external data reporting and ensure data accuracy across academic and administrative offices
• Develop dashboards, analytical reports, and performance indicators
• Follow up on action plans developed from surveys to ensure completion
• Support regulatory, accreditation, and ranking reporting requirements

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Higher-education data

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

SPSS

R

Python

Job description

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data and statistics to prepare institutional reports
• Administer surveys to support institutional research, planning, and evaluation
• Coordinate external data reporting and ensure data accuracy across academic and administrative offices
• Develop dashboards, analytical reports, and performance indicators
• Follow up on action plans developed from surveys to ensure completion
• Support regulatory, accreditation, and ranking reporting requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, statistics, business analytics, information systems, mathematics, economics, social sciences, or education
• 2-4 years of professional experience in data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation
• Strong communication skills with native-level English proficiency
• Understanding of higher-education data domains (admissions, enrollment, retention, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in reading and writing Arabic
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience with data cleaning and visualization
• Working knowledge of SQL and Power BI
• Experience with SPSS, R, Python, or similar analytical software
• Familiarity with UAE MoHESR/CAA requirements and accreditation standards

About the Company

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-education institution of Higher Education providing an integrated American-style undergraduate and graduate education in the UAE.