Data Specialist
Academic · Kigali, kigali
Data Specialist
About Kepler
Since Kepler’s launch in 2013, we are building a model of accessible and quality higher education. We provide a different kind of education – one that combines in-person, online, and on-the-job learning in service of a singular goal: decent jobs for young Africans. And we have been successful, with more than 90% of scholars employed within six months of graduating. Kepler, through a partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), has enrolled more than 1,000 students across our campuses in Kigali and the Kiziba refugee camp in Western Rwanda.
We have entered into a dynamic time at Kepler. Over the next few months, Kepler hopes to become locally accredited in Rwanda through Kepler College and we are expanding our academic offerings and programs in Rwanda and Ethiopia.
Job summary
The Learning & Design team at Kepler is responsible for researching and structuring the curriculum for new and existing academic programs at Kepler in collaboration with the academic team. We are in search of a Data Specialist who will be able to coordinate and create data collection systems across Kepler’s academic programs. This person will be responsible for collaborating with key academic personnel at each of Kepler’s programs in Rwanda and Ethiopia as well as the Monitoring & Evaluation personnel at Kepler to ensure all necessary data is collected in a timely manner for teacher use as well as for reporting purposes.
Reports to: The Senior Director of Learning and Design
Job Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain data collection and reporting systems for academic programs across Kepler
- Work with the Learning & Design and faculty teams to determine what data needs to be collected in each program and develop systems to meet those needs
- Conduct training of staff as needed to implement data collection processes and use data systems
- Liaise with the Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist to ensure all essential data is collected for reporting purposes to external and internal stakeholders
- Create data reports and presentations as needed for academic and management teams
- Ensure quality and confidentiality of data collection procedures and outcomes
- Stay up to date on academic programs in order to advise best data procedures
- Innovate data collection processes and systems to ensure that they are scalable and flexible
Skills Required:
- Strong data analysis and data presentation skills
- Ability to train and evaluate staff on data collection procedures and system
- Ability to build relationships across multiple teams and at multiple levels of an organization
- Ability to seek and use feedback to grow and improve
- Able to work effectively remotely and coordinate work across teams in different locations
- Ability to support multiple offices in completing multiple-step processes without being a direct supervisor
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Ability to research and synthesize information in order to fuel innovation
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work in time-sensitive situations and to prioritize work based on importance
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and come up with innovative solutions that take into account the needs of a variety of stakeholders
- Collaborates well across teams and is able to coordinate project planning across multiple teams and departments
- Excellent computer skills, particularly in Excel and database and/or CRM programs
Experience Preferred:
- A minimum of 5 years work experience with data management responsibilities, ideally at least 2 years working with data in an academic setting
- Degree in a related field, graduate degree preferred
- Experience working to ensure quality and confidentiality of data
- Experience setting up and implementing new data systems in an organization
- Has worked with database management or other complex information tracking systems (example: student information systems, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Dynamics, SPSS, Salesforce, etc.)
Starting Date: January 2022
How to Apply:
Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and cv/resume through BambooHR. Applicant link:https://kepler1.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=132
The application deadline is November, 15th 2021.
Kepler is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promoting equality and enhancing our organizational capability. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, ethnicity, gender, religion, or other category protected by law.
