Institutional Research AnalystFebruary 11, 2025

Job Title: Institutional Research Analyst

Reporting Relationship: Director of the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE)

Location: Global Studies University, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Expected Starting Date: For immediate hire

Job Status: Full-time

Application Deadline: The position is open until filled

About Us

Located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and following the successful launch of The Africa Institute in 2018, Global Studies University was established in 2023 as a non-profit institution for higher education by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.

About The Position

The Institutional Research Analyst works as part of a team in the GSU Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) which is responsible for monitoring progress in matters related to Quality Enhancement and Assurance of the institute’s progress in areas of teaching, research, and knowledge production, with the objective of creating the best learning environment for faculty and graduate students. The overall mission of the OIE is to provide support through the development of a mechanism for collecting data on the institute’s progress as required by UAE-CAA.

The main objective of the OIE is to enhance the institute’s ranking according to the international standards of research and teaching institutions. Working collaboratively with other professionals in the OIE, academic programs, and administrative units across GSU, the Research Analyst ensures the conducting of an ongoing evaluation through feedback from faculty, students, and staff, leading to constant improvement and maintenance of academic standards.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Director of Institutional Effectiveness. The objective of the Institutional Research Analyst is to support the Office of Institutional Effectiveness (OIE) in all its goals that are related to business and operational functions. The Institutional Research Analyst is responsible for gathering and analyzing institutional data and information in a timely and accurate manner. The candidate is also responsible for developing periodic reports related to institutional effectiveness and performance to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Gather and analyze institutional data and information in a timely and accurate manner.
2. Develop periodic reports related to institutional effectiveness and performance to internal and external stakeholders.
3. Analyze and comprehend operational organizational goals and strategies and how they relate to own function.
4. Implement policies, procedures, processes, and techniques for efficient and timely qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
5. Gather, validate, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data from GSU’s various functions and campuses.
6. Compile data related to GSU’s percentage of attraction, retention, and graduation of students in all academic programs.
7. Work to develop GSU’s fact book which comprises general information and data about GSU.
8. Support the development of institutional reports to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
9. Assist with a periodical benchmarking exercise to compare GSU to similar local, regional, and international peer institutions.
10. Develop and maintain an up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive institutional database.
11. Support accreditation efforts through the compilation and analysis of data.
12. Prepare timely and accurate OIE reports using statistical analysis and other data presentation tools.
13. Provide analytical input into self-studies for accreditation and licensure.
14. Track student cohort enrolments and indicators of student progress and success.
15. Assist in the development of various OIE reports.
16. Design and administer surveys, questionnaires, and other data collection instruments.
17. Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases of institutional data.
18. Ensure confidentiality and security of all collected data.
19. Summarize and report on the Outcomes Assessment Plan results.
20. Perform other related functions as assigned.

Required Education

• A minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required e.g. Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a related field.

Required Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar capacity in a higher education institution.

Key Competencies

• Statistical analysis
• Survey design and analysis
• Data dashboard reporting
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Microsoft Power BI
• Statistical Software; Stata, SPSS, Minitab, etc.
• English proficiency is required. Arabic proficiency is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

If you are interested, kindly send an email with your CV and a Cover Letter to the following email: careers@theafricainstitute.org. Please mention the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Salary and further compensation commensurate with degree and experience. Benefits package includes health insurance, housing, and transportation, children’s school fees allowances subject to coordination of benefits.

The Africa Institute (GSU) is committed to fair employment practices and encourages women and men of all national, ethnic, and religious backgrounds to apply and join our expanding team. UAE nationals are encouraged to apply.

We anticipate a high number of applications and will do our best to respond to any queries. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted in the first instance.