#TRANSFORMINGTOMORROW: MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH US.
IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.
Join us as a
Learning Data Analyst (f/m/d)*
Your tasks and responsibilities:
- Perform advanced data analysis (preprocessing and modelling) on student and learning data (LMS and other systems) to elevate teaching quality, student success, and curriculum design.
- Design, develop, and maintain high-impact dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for faculty, program leaders, and institutional stakeholders using modern BI and analytics tools.
- Partner closely with academic staff and teaching & learning teams to translate complex analytical findings into actionable recommendations and measurable educational improvements.
- Support the evaluation of educational innovations by defining key metrics and KPIs from a data-driven perspective.
- Spot emerging trends, risks, and opportunities related to student engagement, academic progression, and learning outcomes.
- Guarantee the responsible, ethical, and compliant handling of student and institutional data, strictly aligning with university policies and data governance standards (e.g., GDPR).
Your strengths and skills:
- University degree (Master’s or PhD preferred) in Data Science, Computer Science, Educational Science, or a related field with a strong focus on data analysis and AI.
- 3+ years of professional experience as a Learning Data Analyst, Educational Data Scientist, or in a similar analytical role.
- Proven Data Science skills with solid applied and theoretical knowledge of statistics and machine learning; experience with AI is a plus.
- Hands-on experience with BI/visualization tools, efficient querying and coding (SQL, Python, R), and skills in data engineering and MLOps (e.g. Git, Docker).
- Experience with learning systems data (LMS, SIS, assessments, surveys) to define and monitor educational metrics.
- Structured communication skills for clear data interpretation and the ability to explain complex systems to researchers, students, and staff.
- Team player with strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical problem-solving skills with a service-oriented mindset.
- Very good English skills at a minimum level C1.
What you can expect:
- Varied and customizable tasks in an innovative educational and research institution.
- Unique opportunity to help build a new university.
- Attractive campus with good transportation connections.
- Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria.
- Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office.
Competitive compensation starting from € 42.000 yearly gross salary.
*Come as you are – we value and promote diversity in our team. Everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential, realize ideas and seize opportunities. Regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin, we welcome applications from all people equally.
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