Institutional Data Management Specialist Abu Dhabi, UAE Full-time NEW

A university in the UAE needs a Data Management and Institutional Effectiveness Specialist. This full time role supports data driven decision making and performance optimization. You will manage institutional data and document management systems. You will also apply analytics to inform long term strategy and planning. Your work will help achieve strategic plans, policy development, and accreditation outcomes. In addition, you will align with UAE government digital initiatives. If you hold a bachelor degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field, this role suits you. You also need four years of experience in institutional research or data analysis within higher education.

University Overview

This university is committed to academic excellence and institutional effectiveness. It values data driven improvement and digital transformation. The institution serves a diverse community and aligns with national expectations. The work environment is collaborative and focused on quality. English is the primary language, but Arabic is preferable.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with departments to align the strategic plan with divisional and departmental plans

• Collaborate on cross institutional action plans and evaluation strategies

• Ensure quality and data driven improvement for key metrics and rankings

• Help develop structured institutional datasets and data definitions

• Maintain documentation to enhance data consistency and comparability

• Support the Senior Institutional Research Analyst in data collection, analysis, and validation

• Use applied research methods for effective decision making

• Collect accurate and complete data for external parties and government agencies

• Submit data within required timeframes and formats

• Support document and records management systems for data, reports, and policies

• Ensure proper classification, version control, retention, and secure access

• Follow internal policies and external regulations

• Manage and maintain institutional data systems, databases, and platforms

• Develop dashboards and data summaries for policy, strategy, and resource planning

• Integrate data across systems to improve reporting and efficiency

• Automate recurring data collection, reporting, and KPI monitoring

• Conduct regular benchmarks of key datasets

• Perform statistical analyses to optimize performance metrics

• Prepare reports and presentations that summarize findings and trends

• Provide evidence based insights to internal and external stakeholders

• Collaborate with IT Services for effective data communication

• Stay current on software, reporting platforms, and data management tools

• Use databases and programming languages such as SQL, SAS, or others as needed

• Perform other related duties as directed by your line manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related subject

• Four years of experience in institutional research, data analysis, data management, or planning within higher education

• Strong statistical analysis and applied research methods

• Knowledge of institutional data management and governance

• Experience with document and records management systems

• Data validation and quality assurance skills

• Survey design and analysis experience

• Data dashboard reporting skills

• Workflow and reporting automation is preferable

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI or QlikView

• Experience with statistical software such as Stata, SPSS, or Minitab

• Experience with databases and data extraction, SQL is an advantage

• English fluency is required; Arabic is preferable

Benefits and Perks

The monthly tax free salary for this specialist role ranges from 18000 to 25000 AED. Your experience and qualifications determine the exact amount. The university offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance and paid annual leave. You will have access to professional development opportunities. The institution values work life balance and provides a supportive environment.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter through the university’s recruitment portal. Highlight your experience with data management, institutional research, and higher education analytics. The university values diversity and inclusion. If you are ready to drive data informed decision making in a dynamic academic setting, we encourage you to apply today.