Senior Data Analyst

Vacancy Details

Employer:Stellenbosch University
Stellenbosch University
Responsibility Centre: DVC: Learning and Teaching
Division for Learning and Teaching Enhancement

Senior Data Analyst (Job Level 7)
(Three-year fixed-term contract)
Ref. LO/198/0824

Kindly note that only South African citizens from the designated groups will be considered for the position.

The Division for Learning and Teaching Enhancement coordinates the Integrated Student Success Initiative at Stellenbosch University (SU). Student success is research-based, and data-driven interventions will inform management decisions and support Academic Advising in the faculties. The purpose of this post is to support SU's Student Success initiative with an operational focus on the collection, integrating, analysis and presentation of various applicable data sets.

The position will report to the Senior Director: Learning and Teaching Enhancement.

Duties:

The incumbent will be expected to:
• Collect and verify multiple data sets that are both internal and external to the Integrated Student Success Initiative and SU;
• Assist with software refinement for the extraction of data from existing databases, and the manipulation of data;
• Compile and compare the data sets with other, similar data;
• Present the data in tables, graphs and reports to facilitate its interpretation;
• Compare the data with other environments, faculties and universities;
• Extract from the data trends and changes and track the meaning and impact thereof;
• Produce the necessary analytics to define high-impact and hurdle modules in each course;
• Support the data analytics for the student success committee and Faculty hubs with extraction and analysis of data;
• Research and implement the required data points to create the "Know your student dashboard" for all faculties.
Required Skills

An Appropriate Three-Year Baccalaureus Qualification
At Least Three Years' Experience As A Data Analyst: 3 to 4 years
Advanced Microsoft Excel And Management Information System Skills