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Job Description
Department: Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Reports to: Director of the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Scope and Purpose:
The Data Analyst will support the university’s data-driven decision-making by collecting, cleaning, validating, and analyzing data from institutional systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability. The role is responsible for preparing analytical reports, dashboards, and data visualizations that inform leadership, support accreditation requirements, guide strategic planning, and enhance institutional performance and effectiveness.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Managing and analyzing datasets using SQL, Excel, and data analysis tools.
- Designing, administering, and evaluating surveys to generate actionable insights.
- Translating analytical results into clear findings for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- The position requires strict adherence to confidentiality, ethical data standards, and data governance practices to safeguard institutional information and ensure responsible use of data.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in data Analytics, Statistics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
Years of Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required, preferably in higher education.
- Advanced knowledge in SQL and programming.
- Oracle certified developers are preferred.
- Knowledge of Ellucian Banner and/or Explorance Blue systems is considered an added value.
- Fluency in both Arabic and English speaking, reading, and writing.
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction, cleaning, and validation.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications for reporting and presentations.
- Proven experience in data cleaning, data accuracy checks, and quality assurance.
- Experience in survey design, data collection, and analysis using tools such as Blue, SurveyMonkey, or similar platforms.
- Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data clearly to support decision-making.
- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau) is an advantage.
- High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and confidentiality when handling data.
Job Details
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Careers at American University of Kuwait
The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and coeducational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural, and administrative structure, methods and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning. The language of instruction is English.
Established by Amiri Decree 139 in 2003, AUK received its Institutional Accreditation from the Private Universities Council (PUC) – Ministry of Higher Education in the State of Kuwait, as of February 1, 2006.
AUK offers students a quality education based on an American college model. The faculty, administration, and staff work hard to create a caring environment where every aspect of the student’s development gets attention and support. The course of study is designed to prepare students for the contemporary world where critical thinking, communication skills, and life-long learning have become imperative. The Liberal Arts education system aims not only to guide the students to fulfill their educational goals, but to also instill effective critical thinking skills that they can apply in their future careers in the fields of their choice.
The AUK faculty is comprised of a highly qualified group of international academics experienced in the American style of higher education. There are over 123 faculty members at AUK, 92 percent of whom have earned PhDs or terminal degrees. With most class sizes ranging from 17 to 24 students, developing bonds between students and professors is easy.
During their academic career at AUK, our students will be trained to improve their academic skills, time management skills, and learn stress reduction techniques. Our students will also find opportunities to gain professional experiences through our student employment program and internships, develop their creative talents and maintain their personal health and fitness through our extracurricular activities, and learn to become involved members of the community.