Data Analyst (Student Data Specialist)

Keypath Education; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Keypath Education as a Student Data Specialist, where you will enhance the accuracy and efficiency of student admissions data. This permanent role offers flexible work arrangements in a fast-paced EdTech environment, supporting admissions through data management and insights. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and have a strong ability to work with data sets.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Access to health & wellbeing programs

Learning & growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Company events and activities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in student admissions or educational administration.
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex data sets.
• Proven track record in supporting teams through data-driven processes.

Responsibilities

• Process application reports and update CRM records.
• Manage updates from partner systems to ensure data accuracy.
• Produce reports to monitor admissions metrics.

Skills

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM software

Job description

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At Keypath, we invite you to be part of something transformative. As a global EdTech leader, we collaborate with prestigious universities to create and deliver online education solutions that tackle global social and economic challenges head-on.

Join our dynamic, fast-growing international team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Chicago, and SE Asia, we are truly a global company. Today, we're a family of over 700 passionate "Keypathers" worldwide.

Work Anywhere:

At Keypath Education Australia, flexibility is our strength. We put our people first, allowing you to choose where you work – from home, in the office, or both.

This role is a permanent, full-time role. Only candidates located in Malaysia, and Malaysians or non-Malaysians with a valid permit to work in Malaysia will be considered for this role.

Company Description

Discover Your Path at Keypath!

About Us:

At Keypath, we invite you to be part of something transformative. As a global EdTech leader, we collaborate with prestigious universities to create and deliver online education solutions that tackle global social and economic challenges head-on.

Join our dynamic, fast-growing international team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Chicago, and SE Asia, we are truly a global company. Today, we're a family of over 700 passionate "Keypathers" worldwide.

Work Anywhere:

At Keypath Education Australia, flexibility is our strength. We put our people first, allowing you to choose where you work – from home, in the office, or both.

This role is a permanent, full-time role. Only candidates located in Malaysia, and Malaysians or non-Malaysians with a valid permit to work in Malaysia will be considered for this role.

Job Description

The Student Data Specialist plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and efficiency of student admissions data.

This role supports the Admissions team by managing and maintaining data integrity within our systems, assisting with reporting and dashboards, and contributing to the development of improved processes, automations and documentation.

The specialist will work closely with key stakeholders to support the admissions lifecycle and drive data-informed decision-making.

Responsibilities included the following:

Admissions Data Processing & CRM Updates

• Process application reports from roster files and update CRM records accordingly.
• Manage updates from partner systems and ensure accurate reflection of application changes in student records.
• Apply data cleansing activities, including identifying and closing invalid, duplicate, or spam leads.
• Update lead statuses for students who don’t meet entry criteria or are not active prospects.
• Maintain accurate data in relation to teaching terms, including plan term updates post-census.
• Provide support to the Admissions team by resolving CRM data issues or escalating them appropriately.

Tools, Dashboards & Tracker Management

• Create and maintain study trackers each term, including updates as new data becomes available.
• Support dashboard creation and maintenance, including development of new dashboards and views in the Cloud CRM.
• Ensure access for new starters to relevant dashboards and views.

Reporting & Insights

• Produce reports that monitor admissions metrics and advisor performance,
• Contribute to process improvements through data-driven insights and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience in a data, administration, or education-related field.

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience working in student admissions, administrative operations, or a related role in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to work with complex data sets and high attention to detail.
• Proven track record of supporting teams through data-driven processes and reporting

Technical/Further Skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. formulas, pivot tables, lookups).
• Advanced CRM user (eg. creating views, dashboards)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and handle ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

At Keypath, we put our people first. We’re committed to creating a flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environment where you can thrive. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:

Benefits and Rewards:

• Opportunity to work in office, hybrid or remotely
• All the necessary equipment for success including laptop
• Access to health & wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Days
• Learning & growth opportunities including access to LinkedIn Learning, Career Development Programs and Learning Labs
• Employee led Initiatives such as Culture Club, Team Green, Sustainability and more
• Company events and activities run in office and remotely

Why Keypath?

• Global EdTech Leader: Join an industry on the rise.
• Transform the World: Contribute to upskilling and reskilling globally.
• Make an Impact: Help solve future economic and social challenges.

Join Keypath and make a difference. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer inclusive support throughout the recruitment process.

Apply now to unlock your potential with Keypath!

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At Keypath, you can be part of something bigger.

As a leading global EdTech company, we partner with world-leading universities to design and deliver the most career-relevant online education programs that help solve our global social and economic challenges.

We are a fast-growing, and fast-moving international team who value collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning in our mission to unlock greatness in educators, their students, and our people.

We have offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Chicago, Toronto, London, and Kuala Lumpur and we connect, collaborate, and operate as a truly global company. We have experienced tremendous growth since we launched only seven years ago and now have over 700 employees (Keypathers!) across the globe with no intention to slow down.

Our people are working all over Australia, in our offices (when restrictions allow) or from their home offices. We put our people first, which means you choose where you want to work from, including if you want to work from home.

At Keypath, you can be part of something bigger.

As a leading global EdTech company, we partner with world-leading universities to design and deliver the most career-relevant online education programs that help solve our global social and economic challenges.

We are a fast-growing, and fast-moving international team who value collaboration, innovation, and lifelong learning in our mission to unlock greatness in educators, their students, and our people.

We have offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Chicago, Toronto, London, and Kuala Lumpur and we connect, collaborate, and operate as a truly global company. We have experienced tremendous growth since we launched only seven years ago and now have over 700 employees (Keypathers!) across the globe with no intention to slow down.

Our people are working all over Australia, in our offices (when restrictions allow) or from their home offices. We put our people first, which means you choose where you want to work from, including if you want to work from home.

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