Lead Data Analytics

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU); Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) is seeking a seasoned analytics specialist to support data-driven decisions across the university. You will report to the Director, Academic Operations and work closely with CTI on data collection, analytics, and quality improvements.

You will analyze student satisfaction surveys, report on attrition trends, and provide actionable insights to inform program planning and resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Minimum degree in analytics, data science, statistics, computer science or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in big data analytics.
• Strong statistical mindset with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate analytics into business insights and decisions.
• Proficiency in statistics packages Excel, SPSS, SAS for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Apply data analytics to support data-driven decisions by university leadership.
• Collaborate with CTI on data collection systems, analytics, and strategies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Analyze student surveys to report on satisfaction and program effectiveness for informed decisions.
• Provide insights on student attrition rates, with context on programs and reasons for attrition.
• Contribute to teaching and learning by delivering modules and creating content in areas of expertise.
• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned by the Director, Academic Operations.

Skills

Big data analytics

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Problem solving

Data analytics

Education

Degree in Analytics/Data Science/Statistics/CS

Tools

SPSS

SAS

Excel

Job description

• Apply data analytics, for data driven and timely decision by the leadership team across the university, with direct reporting to Director, Academic Operations.
• Work closely with CTI in the data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Analyse and provide statistics on student satisfaction, experience based on student surveys – mid/end semester, programme evaluation survey as well as ad-hoc online feedback - and assist leadership in the analysis of the findings for informed and effective decision making.
• Provide in-depth information on the rate of student attrition over a period of time, with insights on the programmes, number of students as well reasons for attrition.
• Contribute towards teaching/learning, by undertaking module delivery as well as module content creation of a few select modules in which he/she has the expertise.
• Take on any other administrative role that contributes towards effective academic operations across the university, assigned by the Director, Academic Operations.

General requirements

• Minimum Degree in Analytics/ Data Science / Statistics / Computer Science or any related field.
• Working experience of at least 5 years in related Big Data Analytic fields.
• Statistical mind set, exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to rapidly connect and match analytics and data products to business needs.
• Technical proficiency regarding database design development, data models, techniques for data mining, and segmentation.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate challenges in high-stakes decision making that is supported by information semantics and AI.
• Proficiency in statistics and statistical packages like Excel, SPSS, SAS to be used for data set analysing.
• Experience with statistical software.
• Reporting and data visualization skills.

We thank you for your application. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.