QS jobs - Data Acquisition Assistant

The QS Intelligence Unit (a division of QS Quacquarelli Symonds Ltd),is one of the world's leading compilers of independent market research and institutional evaluations in international higher education. The unit (QSIU) publishes a range of highly visible and influential rankings of international universities including the QS World University Rankings®, a range of reports on the trends and opinions of internationally mobile students and the viewpoint of employers as well as operating a range of commercially successful reporting, evaluation and bespoke consultancy services for individual universities.

QSIU is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to take up a position of Junior/Senior Data Acquisition Assistant. Working closely with colleagues in our London office, this position will require a combination of precision, data awareness, communication skills and interest in higher education. This role will see you supporting the acquisition team, planning a clear schedule of work, progressing the team towards deadlines, and answering queries promptly and professionally. In addition, you will be a hands-on, data-savvy individual ready to support where needed. Ultimately, the role will support the delivery of the QS World University rankings and our other regional and dimension-specific rankings which have a global audience in the 100s of millions. Coordinating, and overseeing work across the team, whilst contributing and completing the same work as rest of the team.

Who are you?

We are looking for a candidate keen to build a career in the area of educational research with strong focus on Higher Education.

As well being able to demonstrate a genuine interest in Higher Education, you will have analytical insight and some familiarity with working with data. You will also be an effective communicator who is equally happy and confident responding to email queries as getting on the phone and talking to people. You will be results-oriented and dedicated to contributing to the success and development of our business unit and its research outputs.

Responsibilities Include

• - Data collection – gathering correct information from universities directly via email, website, telephone or third party sources
• - Data entry – accurate data entry into existing databases and other systems
• - Data validation – determine if data is accurate, complete or meets specified criteria
• - Correspondence – dealing with university representatives or third party clients, handling enquiries
• - Research – research the web or other applicable sources for useful information
• - Research Outputs – contributing to high quality and insightful research outputs
• - Leadership – Show leadership ability in taking ownership of the role, supporting colleagues, and proactively managing your workload
  

Gathering the correct information from universities can be a challenging task and often requires a surprising level of skill, tenacity, and diplomacy as well as a healthy appetite for problem solving.

Therefore

Skills/attributes required

• - Ability to stay focused and an exceptionally high attention to detail
• - Tenacity, diplomacy and reliability
• - Healthy appetite for problem solving
• - Inquisitive mind and genuine interest in Higher Education
• - Strong communication
• - Effective time management
• - Commitment and Enthusiasm
• - Excellent command of English, written and spoken. Proficiency in Arabic or Spanish is desirable.