Data analysis and research specialist at Doha University of Science and Technology in Qatar

Job Overview

• Location: Qatar
• Expiration date: 2024-06-22
• Experience: 5 Year
• Qualification: Certificate

About Us

University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) is the first national applied University in the State of Qatar, offering applied Bachelors and Master’s degrees in addition to certificates and diplomas in various fields. UDST has over 50 programs in the fields of Engineering Technology and Industrial Trades, Business Management, Computing and Information Technology, Health Sciences, Continuing and Professional Education and more.

With more than 600 staff and over 7,000 students, UDST is the destination for top-notch applied and experiential learning. The University is recognized for its student-centered learning and state-of-the-art facilities. Our faculty are committed to delivering pedagogically-sound learning experiences with incorporation of innovative technological interventions, to further enhance students’ skills and help develop talented graduates that can effectively contribute to a knowledge-based economy and make Qatar’s National Vision 2030 a reality.

The Institutional Excellence Directorate invites applications for the position of Data Analysis and Research Specialist. Reporting to the Manager, Institutional Research, the Data Analysis and Research Specialist should be a proven leader with the skills and expertise necessary to support the Institutional Excellence Directorate in fully implementing the University’s mission and vision.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the demonstration of institutional effectiveness through ongoing, integrated and institution-wide research-based activities by conducting data analysis on performance of individual training providers comparative across the entity.
• The successful candidate will be responsible to assist in interpreting data, analyzing results using statistical techniques, and providing analytical reports to support strategic initiatives and decision-making.
• The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation of timely and accurate reports to meet the section requirements, policies and standards.
• S/He will also produce regular and annual reports on Institutional Effectiveness trends and areas for improvement based on data analysis.
• The successful candidate will adhere to the set policies and procedures including conflict of interest, risk, complaints, data collection and management systems (including confidentiality) and report any breaches as necessary.
• The successful candidate will conduct regular and ad hoc research and studies on institutional-impacting issues to support ongoing assessment toward improving Institutional effectiveness including administrative programs, academic programs, student success and student services.
• The successful candidate will assist in developing and implementing database, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality.
• The successful candidate will assist in preparing institutional annual reports and publications and provide technical expertise on data storage structures, data mining, and data cleansing.
• The successful candidate will maintain confidentiality compliance and follow all internal and governmental regulations regarding data management.

Qualifications

• Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science and Analysis, Statistics or another related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years relevant to duties and responsibilities at the similar level is preferred.

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English language is required.
• Fluency in written and spoken Arabic language is preferred.