Data Scientist at Strathmore University

Basic job summary:

Responsible for the creation of new Data Science capabilities for the university by envisioning and executing strategies that will create additional value through the utilization of data assets and analytics.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging data to drive business solutions.
• Oversee the affairs of the Institutional Data Analysis Unit and ensure its alignment with departmental and business-wide vision and strategies.
• Drive education and evangelization of Data Science throughout the organization by communicating the vision and use cases of advanced analytics.
• Scope, design, and implement analytics models to support the organization’s initiatives and programs with a view of achieving overall objectives and targets.
• Track the organization’s performance against data analysis model and monitor trends in key business KPIs, providing valuable insights to relevant departments for overall business performance improvement
• Draft regular reports on departmental performance and present recommendations and departmental strategies for improvement in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Analyze data and prepare reports in cooperation with peers in SQA and other University departments to support institutional planning and reporting official institutional data to government agencies, professional organizations, and accrediting bodies;
• Assist in preparation and publishing of internal and external reports and surveys in cooperation with SQA peers and other departments
• Conduct exploratory data analyses and experimental designs, which will help the business to better understand trends and behavior within the market and settle on the most suitable strategies to drive success and achievements of programs and training.
• Develop tools to facilitate the reporting required for assessment and regional and specialized accreditation
• Develop tools to facilitate the reporting required for assessment and regional and specialized accreditation
• Participating in professional forums and keep abreast of trends and issues pertaining to institutional effectiveness and incorporate best practices into the University’s initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership in the creation and deployment of useful insights that inform and activate business strategies across the organization.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in any related field from a recognized institution

Experience:

• At least two years’ experience with exposure to a business environment
• Demonstrated Analytical Skills
• Basic Understanding of Information Technology and Business Concepts.

Competencies and Attributes

• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Research Methodologies and Development
• Knowledge in Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis skills
• Advanced Data Modelling Skills
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Strong Oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of higher education sector issues

Deadline: 31st January 2025.