Curricular Data Associate

Role : Curricular Data Associate

Location: LATAM

Job type: Contractor

Why QS?

At QS, our culture fosters a flexible working environment that encourages our employees to own their career whilst personally and professionally thriving. We collaborate, respect, and support each other – and as a company, our values underpin these.

Our mission is to empower motivated people around the world to fulfil their potential through higher education, and to ensure everyone has the same opportunity to achieve that potential. We celebrate the diversity of our teams and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another and become stronger together, which enables us to achieve our goal.

At QS, you’ll be responsible for implementing real change in the international higher education landscape, full of exciting and interesting challenges where you can drive positive impact across the business.

In October 2023 we were thrilled to be included in Newsweek’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® in the UK list which is compiled using employee sentiment and satisfaction data.

Using insights from more than two million employees in organisations with 50 to 100,000 members of staff, the list recognises workplaces where employees feel most respected and appreciated.

The role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Curricular Data Associate to join our team, dedicated to preparing today's learners for tomorrow's workforce. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in AI-powered technologies, curricular analytics, technology development, and data management. You will work directly with the foundational elements of machine learning tools, positioning yourself at the intersection of education and technology while collaborating with higher education institutions worldwide.

As a key member of our curricular analysis team, you will play an essential role in developing analysis projects, understanding client needs, managing a portfolio of projects, and directly influencing the QS Skills Taxonomy. Our aim is to stay at the forefront of the industry by accurately capturing the relationships between skills, occupations, fields of study, and industries.

Our goal is to assist higher education institutions globally in aligning with labor market demands and empower students by providing clarity and actionable steps toward their unique professional aspirations.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in both English and Spanish, possess exceptional attention to detail, demonstrate strong teamwork and organizational skills, handle ambiguity with ease, and exhibit a high degree of ownership. Experience in data analysis and the ability to deliver results under tight deadlines are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design and structuring of insights reports for higher education programs, focusing on their employability relevance. Eventually, manage your own portfolio of programs, overseeing the entire cycle from inception to completion.
• Assist in defining educational content based on research across diverse knowledge areas.
• Discern labor market insights to guide recommendations for clients.
• Conduct quality assurance processes to ensure the accuracy and consistency of client deliverables.
• Demonstrate curiosity and willingness to learn about different disciplines and knowledge domains.
• Map key skills and competencies associated with specific occupations and industry roles.
• Contribute to the ongoing expansion of our skill taxonomy by supporting the development of occupational fields and skills in response to project portfolio demands.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any field of study.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, with high proficiency in written communication in both languages.
• Experience working within a higher education institution is highly appreciated.

So, who are we and what do we do?

QS is the world’s leading provider of services, analytics, insights, and intelligence to the global higher education sector - supporting university excellence across the world. Our student recruitment and enrolment solutions enable universities and business schools to connect with talented individuals seeking to further their academic progress and career development. Our portfolio of professional services includes consultancy, student mobility and academic partnerships management, and branding solutions. We publish highly visible and influential rankings of international universities, including the QS World University Rankings® which reaches a global audience of hundreds of millions of people.

Founded in 1990, our activities span across 50 countries, working with over 2000 of the world’s leading higher education institutions and over 12,000 employers.

Headquartered in London, QS has over 800 employees globally with offices in Australia, Malaysia, India, Romania, Singapore, France, Germany, and the USA. QS keeps growing organically, through acquisition and by recruiting top talent across key regions.

We take investing in our people very seriously.

Outside of the standard benefits we also offer resources to allow professional growth and wellness initiatives to nurture a healthy mindset:

• Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
• A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
• Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
• Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual PD event
• Support for volunteering and study leave
• Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
• Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme

Like what you’ve heard? Great, apply now!

As a candidate, we know the application and interview process can be daunting and so it’s important that you have a great experience with us. Our dedicated Talent Team will work hard to ensure you are fully informed at all stages and you are really excited by this opportunity to do meaningful work in the education space.

Equal opportunities

QS Quacquarelli Symonds is proud to be a fair and equal organisation where everyone has the same opportunity to achieve their full potential, irrespective of their background or personal attributes. We celebrate our diversity and believe through sharing our experiences we can learn from one another, be stronger together, and enable our business to thrive.