Assistant Director Analytics

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

Islamabad , Pakistan

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PKR. 120,000 - 120,000/Month

The Assistant Director Analytics plays a critical role in providing institutional leadership at NUST with data-driven insights across both the endowment and commercial portfolios. This position supports informed decision-making by delivering independent research, comprehensive analysis, and a consolidated view of the entire portfolio. Acting as the business intelligence unit within the Directorate, the Assistant Director Analytics reconciles diverse data sources, develops dashboards, and creates analytics that clarify complex financial information. The role also identifies data gaps, assists both portfolio tracks in deeper data exploration, and translates findings into actionable, policy-relevant insights for leadership.

Key Responsibilities

- Commissioned Studies and Policy Research: Conduct independent, data-driven studies addressing specific institutional questions, including historical trend analysis and policy-level research. Deliver findings and recommendations grounded in robust data analysis.

- Financial Contribution and Gap Analysis: Evaluate the financial contributions of each arrangement within the commercial portfolio. Identify and flag inconsistencies or missing data that could impact decision-making.

- Track-Level Data and Analytics Support: Provide analytical support to both the endowment and commercial tracks by examining their data to uncover decision-relevant patterns. Serve as an impartial analytical resource, independent of either track’s reporting line.

- Decision Support: Prepare analytical briefs, comprehensive studies, and decision papers that synthesize complex institutional and commercial data. Brief leadership on the long-term positioning of the full portfolio to aid strategic planning.

- Project Tracking: Monitor timelines, milestones, and coordinate stakeholders for major strategic initiatives within the Directorate, ensuring projects progress smoothly and objectives are met.

Required Qualifications

- Master’s degree from an HEC-recognized institution.

- Between 5 to 8 years of experience in business or financial analysis, institutional research, strategy, or consulting. Experience in higher education, the public sector, or similar environments is preferred.

Additional Information

Candidates must submit scanned copies of all academic and professional documents. The highest degree must be attested or verified by HEC. Applicants may be disqualified for reasons including a third division in academic records, weak academic profiles, less than one year of service at NUST without a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their Head of Institution, ongoing pursuit of a required degree, or medical unfitness.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for testing or interviews, and no travel or daily allowances will be provided. Government employees and armed forces personnel should apply through their respective departments. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify, or terminate the recruitment process at any time without prior notice.