ABOUT VINUNIVERSITY

VinUniversity (VinUni) is Vietnam’s first private, not-for-profit university established to international standards, with the vision of becoming one of the world’s top 100 universities. Guided by its core values (EXCEL) of Empathy, Creativity, Leadership Mindset, Exceptional Capability, and Entrepreneurial Spirit, VinUni develops talent equipped to create meaningful impact in Vietnam and globally.

Founded by Vingroup, one of Asia’s largest private conglomerates, VinUni benefits from a dynamic ecosystem spanning Industrials & Technology, Real Estate & Services, Infrastructure, Green Energy, Culture, and Social Enterprises. This ecosystem provides unique opportunities for collaboration and innovation through leading organizations such as VinFast, Vinpearl, Vinmec, Vinschool, and Vinhomes, as well as a vibrant entrepreneurial network including VinVentures, VinMotion, VinRobotics, VinSpace, and VinEnergo, etc.

VinUni comprises four colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Management, the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and the College of Health Sciences. The University has established strategic partnerships with Cornell University, the University of Pennsylvania and Nanyang Technological University to advance excellence in education, research, and innovation.

In 2024, VinUni became the youngest and fastest university globally to achieve QS 5 Stars, earning the highest rating in nine categories: Global Engagement, Good Governance, Program Strength, Academic Development, Teaching, Employability, Facilities, Arts, and Social Impact. The University was also appointed by UNESCO as the first and only UNESCO Chair University, focusing on Environmental Leadership, Cultural Heritage, and Biodiversity.

As a rapidly growing research-intensive university, VinUni is investing in world-class talent, research centers, and cutting-edge facilities to drive breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Data Science, Environmental Intelligence, Innovations in Health Sciences, Policy Development, and Sustainable Societies.

OPPORTUNITY

VinUniversity is seeking an entrepreneurial-minded Institutional Data & Analytics Specialist who is passionate about leveraging data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement in a fast-paced international higher education environment.

The Institutional Data & Analytics Specialist will support VinUniversity’s data strategy across a wide range of areas, including global university rankings, accreditation, benchmarking, and institutional effectiveness. This role will work closely with the Strategic Planning Manager, and other university stakeholders to collect, analyze, and interpret institutional data; generate actionable insights; and support the design and implementation of strategies that enhance VinUniversity’s global positioning and academic excellence.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Rankings & Benchmarking

• Analyze and interpret university rankings data (QS and other systems) to identify strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement.
• Conduct benchmarking of peer institutions and generate insights to inform strategic decision-making.
• Research and monitor ranking methodologies and higher education trends to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Other tasks as assigned

2. Data Collection & Management

• Gather, validate, and organize institutional data for ranking submissions and reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain institutional databases, dashboards, and visualization tools to monitor performance indicators.

3. Reporting & Analytics

• Produce regular reports and analytics for leadership, highlighting progress and insights related to rankings, benchmarking, and institutional performance.
• Prepare ad-hoc data analyses to support strategic initiatives and operational decision-making.

4. Capacity Building & Collaboration

• Provide training and technical support to colleagues on data analytics tools, methods, and best practices.
• Provide general administrative and analytical support to institutional data and planning activities.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor’s degree from a prestigious university in quantitative fields such as statistics, data science, business analytics, or economics.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in data analytics, preferably in a diverse, fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, R, Python)
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, results-driven, problem-solving and communication skills in English and Vietnamese.

• Familiarity with global university ranking; knowledge of higher education is preferred
• Committed to VinUni’s EXCEL values: Empathy, Exceptional Capability, Creativity, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Leadership Mindset.

COMPENSATION

The salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted will be contacted for interviews.