Data Analyst

American International School Chennai; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Chennai, India, seeks a Data Analyst to enhance data-driven decision-making processes. This role involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to improve student outcomes and operational efficiency. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least 3 years of data analysis experience, and proficiency in tools like SQL and Tableau. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in data analysis including sourcing, cleaning, transformations.
• Expertise in reporting and visualization tools such as Looker Studio, Tableau.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and manage large datasets from various sources.
• Analyze data to identify trends and insights on student achievement.
• Develop and maintain ongoing reporting and interactive dashboards.

Skills

Data analysis tools (SQL, Python, R)

Reporting and visualization tools (Looker Studio, Tableau)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and presentation skills

Data integrity and confidentiality practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Education

Tools

PowerSchool

Google Sheets

Advanced Excel functions

Job description

Learn about AISC's Core—our Vision, Mission, Values, and Definition of Learning here .

Position Title: Data Analyst

Department: IT

Supervisor's Title: Data and Information Systems Director

Effective Date: Immediately

Salary Schedule: Depends on experience and qualifications

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The Data Analyst is responsible for the integrity, in-depth analysis, and strategic communication of institutional data across the school’s academic, operational, and financial units. This is a critical role in supporting the data-driven decision-making processes at American International School Chennai. This position involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting educational and operational data to enhance student outcomes, personalize learning, improve operations, and ensure data compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and manage large datasets from various sources, such as student information systems (PowerSchool / ManageBac or equivalent), assessment tools (NWEA MAP, WIDA, or other assessments), surveys and school administrative systems, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights on student achievement, demographic diversity, learning tiers, survey and feedback, enrollment forecasts, and operational efficacy to inform strategic planning.
• Develop and maintain ongoing reporting and interactive dashboards, reports, and visualizations to communicate findings to school stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in data collection and analysis, including implementing new tools or methodologies to enhance efficiency.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative teams to define data needs, conduct ad-hoc analyses, and provide training on data interpretation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Education, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in data analysis, including sourcing, cleaning, transforming and creating reports and dashboards.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages, such as SQL, Python, R, Google Sheets, or advanced Excel functions.
• Expertise in reporting and visualization tools such as Looker Studio, Tableau or equivalent.
• Basic working knowledge on data warehousing, data engineering and related tools such as BigQuery.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with the ability to handle complex datasets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey technical insights to non‑technical audiences.
• Commitment to data integrity, confidentiality, and ethical practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field, such as Educational Data Analytics or Business Intelligence.
• Experience working in international or multicultural environments in education setting.
• Familiarity with educational systems (e.g., PowerSchool, Google Classroom) and/or school operations.

NOTE
The above job description is meant to outline general knowledge, skills and responsibilities. It may be necessary to assume other duties and responsibilities that are not specifically outlined herein.