ETL and Data Analyst

Responsibilities

Data Pipelines, ETL and Systems Integration • Design, build, and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data pipelines to integrate data from student information systems, LMS, HR, Library, finance, and other relevant systems. • Ensure data models, transformations, and aggregations are aligned with MOHESR/CAA KPIs, HEDB, and KHDA reporting requirements. • Coordinate with IT and external vendors to ensure stable, secure, and efficient data flows and system integrations.

Regulatory Data Collection, Validation and Reporting • Establish and maintain a regulatory reporting calendar and associated workflows for MOHESR/CAA KPIs, HEDB, and KHDA submissions. • Develop and implement data validation and reconciliation routines to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of submitted data. • Prepare and deliver data extracts, templates, and files in the formats required by regulators, within agreed timelines. • Maintain clear documentation, mappings, and definitions for all fields reported to regulators.

Institutional Analytics and Performance Monitoring • Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and analytical outputs on institutional KPIs, including enrolment, progression, retention, completion, graduate outcomes, quality indicators, and other performance metrics. • Provide analytical support to quality assurance reviews, self-evaluation reports, accreditation submissions, and internal audits. • Identify trends, anomalies, and risks in institutional data and provide recommendations to the Quality and Compliance Manager and senior leadership.

Data Governance, Quality and Integrity • Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for institutional data management, including data definitions, ownership, and access controls. • Monitor data quality, investigate discrepancies with data owners, and coordinate corrective actions. • Maintain and update data dictionaries, metadata, and process documentation to support transparency and continuity. • Ensure appropriate handling of confidential and personal data in line with internal policies and applicable data protection regulations.

Reporting to Senior Leadership, Boards and Committees • Prepare clear, accurate, and visually effective reports and presentations on compliance status, regulatory submissions, quality indicators, and risk metrics for senior leadership, boards, and committees. • Support the Quality and Compliance Manager in compiling evidence, summaries, and datasets for governance meetings and external reviews.

Miscellaneous responsibilities • Support the Quality and Compliance Manager in continuous improvement initiatives related to quality assurance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. • Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on data definitions, reporting standards, and use of dashboards and reports. • Assist with data requests for audits, special studies, and strategic projects as required. • Any other responsibilities related to institutional data, analytics, and compliance as reasonably requested from time to time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, information systems, statistics, engineering, or a related field. • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in data analytics, ETL development, business intelligence, or institutional research. • Strong proficiency in SQL and working with relational databases; experience with ETL tools and/or data integration frameworks. • Advanced skills in MS Excel and experience with one or more BI / data visualisation tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or similar). • Demonstrated experience in data cleaning, validation, reconciliation, and building reproducible data processes. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights and reports for non-technical stakeholders. • High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and regulatory cycles. • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear reports and present findings to senior leadership, boards, and committees. • Ability to work collaboratively across departments, while also being self-motivated and able to manage work independently within defined timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or a regulated environment. • Understanding of student lifecycle and institutional data (admissions, enrolment, progression, completion, outcomes). • Familiarity with MOHESR/CAA and KHDA reporting requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive package. • Gratuity as per company policy.

About the Company

Curtin University Dubai is a branch campus of Curtin University (Australia), located in Dubai, UAE. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, committed to providing quality education and fostering a vibrant learning community.