Junior Research Analyst (Job Vacancy)

Requirement:

You have experience in the higher education/school sector or are genuinely passionate about education and someone who believes in our values - passion, innovation, empowerment, integrity, diversity, and collaboration. You will be familiar with working with large and diverse data sets (both qualitative and quantitative). This knowledge will be something you can adapt to quickly learning new systems. You will have a keen eye for detail and enjoy working in an environment where you spend large amounts of time focusing on data specifics. As well as undertaking your day-to-day work, you will constantly look for ways to maintain the quality of deliverables, improve processes, and actively take the lead in your professional development.

You will also have a passion for innovation and writing, effectively contributing to the organisation's content development and publication efforts. You will also have strong communication skills and be confident when having complex conversations in English with senior stakeholders and clients, as well as being comfortable writing to them.

As an effective team player, you will bring a flexible attitude into the office every day. You will be equally prepared to contribute to team-wide data collection and validation efforts as you will be to work on your initiative on your allocated projects. Our most successful analysts have been able to think outside the box and are confident in making judgment calls and recommendations when there are process ambiguities.

Job Description:

• Collecting and validating information from clients during an audit process
• Producing and checking on surveys, datasheets, databases, and scorecards as part of the audit process
• Undertaking self-directed desk-based research and reports on the higher education as well as the school education sector
• Detailed validation of data using Excel and any other data evaluation tools
• Liaising with clients and assisting them in the audit process and data requirements
• Working with other analysts to ensure the audits and reports are of impeccable quality
• Developing and maintaining both personal and organisational expertise in institutional research in international higher education

Key Skills:

• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Highly adaptable and quick learner.
• Experience or a strong understanding of higher education and School sectors.
• A degree in STEM or a subject related to social research, such as education, humanities, or social sciences (a Master's degree is preferred).
• Strong data skills with advanced knowledge of Excel or equivalent data evaluation software and exposure to other data analytical tools.
• A professional attitude and a strong work ethic.
• High attention to detail, using self-judgment to evaluate data and an explorative mindset to assess data sets.
• Adept at using technology and industry-standard applications/tools in day-to-day business.
• Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative data and to synthesise clear narratives and conclusions.
• Ability to manage workload and competing deadlines with minimal handholding.
• Direct international and domestic client contact experience at some level and client interfacing skills. Work experience/ studied abroad will be an added advantage.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English.
• Foreign language skills will be an added advantage.

This position requires a strong commitment to learning, exploring, and having an out-of-the-box thinking mindset.

Preference for immediate joiners