Require Institutional Research Specialist, UAE

The Strategy Division is seeking an Institutional Research Specialist who will be responsible for implementing Institutional Research-related activities, including data collection, predictive modeling, dashboard development, and research analysis, to support data-driven planning, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement, in line with the institutional strategic objectives and data governance and analytics leading practices.

The Responsibilities

• Implement institutional data collection, governance, and management frameworks in line with the approved standards.
• Analyse and validate complex data and prepare professional analytics reports to support data-driven decision-making across the University in line with set policies and procedures.
• Develop predictive data models and forecasting tools in line with the strategic and operational planning objectives.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive business intelligence outputs, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Conduct institutional research studies, market trend analysis, and benchmarking activities in accordance with leading practices and research methodologies.
• Develop interactive dashboards in line with the performance tracking and data visualisation requirements.
• Design, administer, and analyse surveys and assessments in an accurate and timely manner.
• Assist in analysing research findings and provide actionable recommendations to support strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives to the Senior Specialist.
• Assist in the development of standardised data reporting protocols, under senior specialist supervision.
• Perform ad-hoc activities related to the job duties, as required by the direct supervisor.

The Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience and at least 1 year in a supervisory position; or a Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience and at least 2 years in a supervisory position. 
• Certification in a relevant field is preferred.