Academic Data & Insights Analyst

R.E.A.L Education Group Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Data and Insights Analyst to manage academic data systems and dashboards. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining data solutions while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance educational outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong data management skills and experience with tools like Power BI and SQL.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Data and Insights Analyst.
• Proficiency in SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of academic data systems and dashboards.
• Collaborate with school data leads for data practices.
• Monitor and analyze data dashboards for strategic initiatives.

Skills

Data Management

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Job description

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Main Purpose
To lead the development and management of sophisticated academic and business data systems and dashboards that collect, analyse, and report on live data centrally and from schools, while also providing data support to strategic and technology functions across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Data Systems Development and Support

• Design, implement, and maintain centralised academic data systems, including those supporting XCL Education’s Educational Improvement Planning, Tracking the Learning, assessment and examination tracking, and pre-university and career pathways.
• Improve existing academic dashboards and automate data flows using Power BI, Excel, and related tools.
• Ensure systems are structured to allow schools to upload live data efficiently for central reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with school data leads to build autonomous and sustainable academic data practices aligned with academic strategy and frameworks.
• Work with external providers to develop, enhance, and integrate academic data dashboards (primarily Power BI-based).

Dashboards and Reporting

• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards (using Power BI) for internal academic and strategic reporting.
• Create reporting templates and automated data models to support regular, efficient analysis centrally and by school teams.
• Ensure data outputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with the needs of the Chief Academic Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief Technology Officer.

Data Management and Analysis

• Monitor and analyse data dashboards that support strategic, operational, and technology-driven initiatives, highlighting trends, strengths, and areas for intervention.
• Support data preparation and analysis for mid- and end-year academic reviews, including group-wide reports.
• Maintain data accuracy, consistency, and security across all systems and dashboards.

Collaboration, Support, and Capacity Building

• Work with Heads of Schools, school data leads, and relevant leaders to ensure alignment of data inputs with system requirements.
• Support the Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Technology Officer with dashboard development and data projects as needed.
• Facilitate regular training programmes for school-based and central staff to build capacity in data dashboard management and interpretation.
• Champion a culture of self-sufficiency, enabling schools and departments to manage their own data processes independently over time.
• Liaise closely with central leadership (Academics, Strategy, Technology) and external partners to ensure alignment of data solutions with the group’s strategic goals.
• Continuously review and enhance data structures and dashboards to meet evolving educational, business, and strategic needs.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve data collection, analysis, and reporting processes, recommending fit-for-purpose technology solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and strategic impact.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in education technology, data visualisation, and business intelligence to drive innovation in practice.

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The journey of R.E.A.L Education began 30 years ago with its first establishment in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. We engage our students into a transformative journey that produces results. These results do not only encompass academic achievements but are balanced with extracurricular excellence and honourable character. For more details, please check out http://www.real.edu.my/

The journey of R.E.A.L Education began 30 years ago with its first establishment in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur. We engage our students into a transformative journey that produces results. These results do not only encompass academic achievements but are balanced with extracurricular excellence and honourable character. For more details, please check out http://www.real.edu.my/

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