Data Analyst-Part Time | Office of Financial Grants & Scholarships

American University of Sharjah View all jobs

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 7 days ago
The Data Analyst will support the Office of Financial Grants and Scholarships (OFGS) in analyzing and managing financial aid data, improving reporting and dashboarding, and enabling timely, data-driven decision-making related to scholarship and grant allocation and budget monitoring.Job Responsibilities
  • Analyze scholarship and financial grant data, including applications, awards, and utilization
  • Support budget monitoring, forecasting, and allocation exercises
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track key metrics and support decision-making
  • Clean, validate, and structure data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy and consistency
  • Provide timely analysis during peak cycles (e.g., admissions and allocation periods)
  • Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement
  • Proactively suggest enhancements to data structure, reporting, and visualization
Qualifications and Skills Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field: Data Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or any related field
  • Minimum of 1-3 of experience in Data analysis, reporting, or a related field; relevant internships or project-based experience may be considered.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
  • Ability to analyze, interpret, and present data insights clearly
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to manage and structure data from multiple sources
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate findings to non-technical stakeholders
  • Initiative in identifying improvements in data, reporting, and processes
  • Maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive financial and student data
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
  • Certification or coursework in data analytics, business intelligence, or related areas (e.g., SQL, Python for data analysis), with experience working with financial, budgeting, or higher education datasets.
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is preferred, and familiarity with data querying (e.g., SQL) is an advantage.
How to Apply
  • Interested applicants should fill out the
. * The selected applicant with a valid resident visa should provide AUS with a Letter of No Objection from their sponsor before joining.
  • AUS alumni are encouraged to apply.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted.
  • AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.

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