Senior Data Analyst - Education Technology

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Professional development budget

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible schedule

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Data Analyst for a fully remote EdTech role. You will analyze large educational datasets to inform product development, improve user engagement, and enhance student outcomes, collaborating with product managers, engineers, and educators from anywhere.

Responsibilities include building dashboards, defining KPIs, running experiments, ensuring data quality and privacy, and mentoring junior analysts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field.

Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large volumes of educational data.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data mining

Predictive modeling

Data visualization

Communication

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Data Science / Statistics / CS / Math

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is an innovative EdTech company that operates on a fully remote basis, dedicated to transforming educational delivery through cutting-edge technology. We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior Data Analyst to join our dynamic team. This critical role will involve leveraging vast datasets to derive actionable insights that drive product development, improve user engagement, and enhance educational outcomes for our diverse student base. Working from anywhere, you will collaborate virtually with product managers, engineers, and educational specialists to identify trends, optimize learning pathways, and contribute to strategic decision-making. This is an exceptional opportunity for a data-driven professional to make a significant impact on the future of education technology on a national scale, with a particular focus on supporting educational initiatives within regions like Benoni and surrounding areas. You will be instrumental in shaping data-informed strategies that enhance the learning experience for thousands of students.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and process large volumes of educational data from various sources (e.g., user interactions, performance metrics, feedback).
• Perform complex data analysis to identify key trends, patterns, and insights related to student learning behavior, platform usage, and content effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to visualize data and communicate findings to stakeholders across different departments.
• Collaborate with product teams to define key performance indicators (KPIs) and design experiments (A/B testing) to measure the impact of new features and initiatives.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize user experience, personalize learning paths, and improve student retention and success rates.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and efficient data pipeline management.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data analysis techniques, tools, and educational technology trends.
• Mentor junior data analysts and contribute to a data-centric culture within the organization.
• Present complex analytical findings in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ensure data privacy and security protocols are strictly adhered to.

Requirements

• A Master's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• A minimum of 6 years of professional experience in data analysis, with a significant focus on the education technology sector.
• Proven expertise in statistical analysis, data mining, and predictive modeling.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R, and SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Strong understanding of database management and data warehousing concepts.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in a remote, collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with educational data standards (e.g., xAPI, LTI) is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with potential for annual bonuses.
• Fully remote position offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement savings plan.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and shape the future of EdTech.
• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
• Access to a world-class remote work infrastructure.