Senior Officer (Ranking)

Job Description

Title: Senior Officer (Ranking)

Company Name: Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)

Vacancy: 01

Age: 18 to 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): University

• Age 18 to 40 years

 Master’s degree in Business, Statistics, Data Science, Education

Management, or a related field with a quantitative focus.

 An MBA with a quantitative focus from a reputed overseas/international

university

 High level of English language proficiency, preferably demonstrated by an

IELTS score of 7 or above (with no band below 6.5), or a TOEFL iBT score of

94 or above (with no section below 23)

 Prior experience working with university rankings or institutional

accreditation bodies.

 Understanding of international higher education metrics, rankings

methodologies, and benchmarking frameworks.

 Proactive and self-motivated with strong analytical thinking and problem-

solving capabilities.

 Demonstrated ability to manage institutional data systems and contribute

to strategic data-driven decisions.

 Experience coordinating with academic and administrative departments

to collect and verify data.

 Knowledge of academic quality assurance standards, educational

statistics, or higher education policy is a plus.

At least 3 years of relevant experience in data analysis, institutional research, or quality assurance (experience in a university setting preferred).

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential; working knowledge of SPSS,

Power BI, or other data tools is highly desirable.

 High level of proficiency in formal written and spoken English.

 Demonstrated ability to collect, synthesize, and report complex data sets.

 Excellent coordination and communication skills, including drafting

reports, letters, and documentation.

 Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities

under tight deadlines.

 Strong organizational and time-management skills.

 High degree of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to data

confidentiality.

 Experience with global university rankings (QS, THE, etc.) or institutional

assessment will be considered a strong asset.

 Team-focused and collaborative approach to work.

a) Assist the Pro-Vice Chancellor in the development, implementation, and refinement of

institutional strategies and action plans related to university rankings.

b) Collect, analyze, and validate institutional data from academic and administrative units following

the data definitions and indicators of various ranking frameworks (QS, THE, etc.).

c) Analyze, synthesize, and merge data using appropriate analytical tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS, Power BI),

ensuring completeness, accuracy, and readiness for submission to ranking bodies.

d) Maintain a comprehensive calendar of submission deadlines, feedback windows, ranking cycles,

and related reporting requirements.

e) Coordinate and communicate with internal departments and external stakeholders, including

ranking agencies, regarding ranking submissions and institutional performance.

f) Represent the Office of the Pro-Vice Chancellor in meetings and workshops related to rankings,

and prepare summaries or presentations as needed.

g) Ensure confidentiality and integrity of all data handled; perform regular backups and maintain

secure storage of data and related documents.

h) Develop and maintain a centralized archive of historical submissions, scorecards, feedback

reports, and evidence used in ranking exercises.

i) Prepare institutional reports, dashboards, and presentations summarizing ranking results,

performance metrics, and benchmarking analysis with peer institutions.

j) Monitor updates in ranking methodologies and best practices by reviewing official documentation

and attending relevant training or information sessions (e.g., QS Rankings Methodology Guide, THE

Data Points Definitions).

k) Draft letters, official correspondence, meeting notes, and documentation related to rankings, for

internal or external use as directed by the Pro-Vice Chancellor.

l) Assist in procuring and maintaining tools, software, or systems needed for data analytics and

ranking submissions.

m) Troubleshoot data discrepancies, formatting issues, and submission errors to ensure compliance

with ranking portal requirements.

n) Participate in continuous professional development activities to enhance knowledge of higher

education metrics, analytics, and global ranking trends.

o) Foster a collaborative and cooperative work culture across departments to facilitate timely and

accurate data submission and reporting.