Data Analyst

Data Analyst )

Institutional Planning and Research – Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University

Reports to Director, Institutional Planning and Research

Prince Mohammad bin Fahd University strives to develop human intelligence, disseminate knowledge and find solutions based on research and scientific studies of problems experienced by societies. Based on its vision and mission in serving the local and international communities, and with the expertise, potential and facilities supporting scientific research and studies, and outreach activities, the University is inviting applications for this position.

The Data Analyst is responsible for the production of both standard and customized data reports to support decision‑making by various campus constituents, including decisions related to student success, program review, planning, and resource allocation. This position will provide support to campus constituents with their data requests and will offer training to those interested in accessing available data on their own. The person in this position will be a key member of the Institutional Effectiveness Committee, and will use their knowledge of institutional data to contribute to strategic planning, recruitment, retention and student success strategies, and the development of institutional policy.

• Create various ad‑hoc reports as needed by campus/departmental leadership across the entire campus.
• Assist campus administrators and the Institutional Effectiveness Council with research, planning, and analysis of institutional and/or comparative data used to support and enhance evidence‑based decision‑making and policy formation in areas such as strategic planning, resource allocation, enrollment management, institutional effectiveness, and outcomes assessment.
• Provide interpretation and analysis of statistical reports to campus leadership and other campus groups.
• Assist with enrollment projections and retention analyses. Use multivariate analysis, regression analysis and other statistical tools in order to interpret data and make predictions.
• Oversee administration of surveys including NSSE, FSSE, SSI, campus climate, etc.
• Maintain archival research information essential for retention, graduation, and trend analysis.

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in management information systems, informatics, social science, higher education, or a related field that includes statistical analysis and/or research methodology.
• Two years of relevant experience with data analysis and reporting, business intelligence, and/or SQL programming.
• Experience using SQL, Microsoft Access and Excel, relational database or BI reporting tools, data blending tools, or data visualization software.
• Ability to write queries and manipulate data from various and multiple sources. Ability to create visual and tabular reports with excellent attention to detail. Ability to effectively communicate and exchange information.
• Ability to use statistical database, spreadsheet, and word‑processing computer programs to translate quantitative data into usable information for planning, assessment and other purposes.
• Strong communication skills as evidenced by ability to develop written reports and to explain and present information to a variety of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to maintain effective working partnerships with multiple stakeholders across campus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong focus on first time quality
• Desire to grow technical skills and ability to learn new technologies swiftly
• High attention to detail, self‑starter, result driven
• Ability to work in a cross‑functional team
• Professional, polite, and attentive while also being accurate
• Always prepared and responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly
• Teamwork
• Negotiation and persuasion
• Problem solving, Leadership
• Perseverance and motivation
• Ability to work under pressure, Confidence
• Managing ambiguity, Resilience

PMU offers an income tax‑free compensation package, commensurate with rank and experience.