Institutional Research Analyst
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), UAE
General Information About Institution
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is an independent co-education institution of Higher Education that provides an integrated American-style, undergraduate and graduate education. All programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the UAE; additionally, it is accredited by the U.S. regional accreditation association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The American model of higher education ensures not only skills in specific academic fields, but also a general education curriculum that exposes students to new ideas and ways of thinking critically about local and global issues. AURAK is a young and rapidly growing university. AURAK is located in Ras Al Khaimah, one of the Northern Emirates and a rapidly growing region. The beauty of Ras Al Khaimah is reflected in its traditions and diverse landscapes — its white sandy beaches, the majestic Hajjar Mountains, the expansive desert and its sands dunes, and the many historical sites.
AURAK values diversity, inclusiveness and cultural authenticity where all individuals are treated based on their merits and abilities. AURAK is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or age.
The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) invites applications for the position of
Institutional Research Analyst within the Office of Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness (OSIE). Reporting to the Director of OSIE, the Institutional Research Analyst plays an important role in supporting institutional research, data management, reporting, analytics, surveys, and performance measurement.
This is an exciting opportunity for a data-driven and detail-oriented professional to contribute to evidence-based planning and decision-making at AURAK. The position supports the preparation and validation of institutional data for regulatory, accreditation, ranking, and institutional reporting requirements, while also contributing to the development of dashboards, analytical reports, surveys, and performance indicators.
About The Role
The Institutional Research Analyst is responsible for gathering and analyzing data/statistics, preparing reports. The post holder assists in the provision of institutional data using various technologies; administering surveys in support of institutional research, planning, and evaluation activities. The analyst assists in the coordination of all aspects of external data reporting, including preparing data files for analysis, collecting data from academic programs and administrative offices, and ensuring data accuracy. The post holder also follows up on actions identified in actions plans developed from surveys to ensure that these are completed.
Key Result Areas and Duties
- Regulatory and Institutional Data Management
- Institutional Surveys
- Data Governance, Liaison and Continuous Improvement
- Institutional Analytics, Dashboards, and Reporting
- OBEF, KPI, and Performance Reporting
Academic
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in data analytics, statistics, business analytics, information systems, mathematics, economics, social sciences, education, or a related quantitative discipline
Work Experience
2 - 4 years professional experience with collection, statistical analysis, interpretation and presentation of data results, preferably in a research and/or educational environment
Skills And Knowledge
Essential: Understanding of higher-education data domains such as students, admissions, enrolment, progression, retention, graduation, employment, learning outcomes, faculty, research, partnerships, and community engagement. Familiarity with UAE MoHESR/CAA requirements, OBEF, accreditation, or institutional licensure is highly desirable.
Desirable: Advanced spreadsheet skills; strong data cleaning, validation, reconciliation, statistical analysis, visualization, and interpretation capabilities. Working knowledge of SQL and a business-intelligence tool such as Power BI is highly desirable. Experience with SPSS, R, Python, or comparable analytical software is advantageous.
Language Proficiency Required
Essential: Strong communication skills with the ability to speak, read and write in English at native language level.
Desirable: Proficiency in reading and writing Arabic.
Working Relationships
Internal
- President
- Provost/Vice Presidents
- Deans, Directors and Managers
- Program Chairs
- Special Project Teams/Committees
- Faculty, Staff and Student Leaders
External
- UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
- Commission for Academic Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- QS and other assigned ranking agencies
- Federal and local government agencies/departments
- Government and private sector employees
Key Behaviors
- Service Excellence
- Professional Ethics and Integrity
- Problem-solving
- Time Management
- Teamwork
