Senior Research Analyst

**Job Summary** The Planning, Analytics, and Institutional Research Office (PAIR) provides leadership and direction to enhance the coordination of institutional data and analysis across the UBC system, providing optimal support to UBC executive, Faculties, staff, government and to external partners. The PAIR office leverages data and analytics to guide university-wide planning and decision-making, to support integrated university planning, to strengthen student learning and experiences, and to promote a deeper understanding of the nature and quality of education at UBC.The Senior Research Analyst will lead and support a variety of institutional research functions and high-complexity projects concerning student enrolment, institutional activity, surveys, and data exchanges for the University. The analyst is responsible for planning, designing, conducting, and implementing major complex research projects, interpreting results, and making formal presentations. The analyst also liaises with external stakeholders, including senior representatives from the Ministry and peer institutions’ Institutional Research department leads regarding institutional projects. Assignments will include designing and analyzing surveys, modeling, enrolment forecasting, multi-year planning, and initiating support studies to inform executive-level decisions. The position requires expertise in problem-solving, handling highly sensitive data, coordinating activities across teams, and communicating effectively both orally and in writing. The Senior Research Analyst will actively demonstrate the PAIR team’s commitment to service, quality, integrity, and collaboration, fostering a culture of excellence in data analysis and reporting. **Organizational Status** This position has a functional reporting line to the Research & Analytics Lead, while engaging in collaborative, project-specific reporting and responsibilities as defined by the Research & Analytics Lead(s) and Associate Directors. This position operates within a project-based matrix structure. Under the direction of the Research & Analytics Lead, the Senior Research Analyst will participate in a variety of projects as part of a team of analysts and work independently.This position interacts with other office staff, with staff from other departments, faculty, senior academic officers including Vice-presidents, Deans, Directors, Department Heads, Senate Committees, and representatives of other universities, units within the provincial government reporting teams, representatives of the Research University Council of BC, U15 Data Exchange, and other higher education and university-related organizations. **Work Performed** Provide expert advice and deliver accurate, meaningful information for use by senior administrative and academic officers and committees to support policy formulation, strategic decision-making, and issue resolution. The Senior Research Analyst, given initial parameters, is expected to independently plan and execute projects, obtain data, and conduct analyses with minimal supervision. Outputs are reviewed by Research & Analytics Leads and/or Associate Directors and inform key policy, planning, and resource allocation decisions. Errors in design, interpretation, or analysis could result in poor administrative decisions, resource misallocation, and reputational harm to the University and its leadership. The incumbent’s work must reflect high standards of accuracy, judgment, and confidentiality. **Supervision Received** This position works with significant autonomy, under the direction of the Research & Analytics Lead(s) and general guidance of the Associate Directors. The incumbent is expected to show considerable initiative in managing their assigned projects and resolving complex issues. **Supervision Given** The Senior Research Analyst leads project teams, provides direction to Research Analysts, Data & Reporting Analysts, and student employees, and ensures the quality and timeliness of project outputs. The incumbent also mentors less experienced staff and contributes to team capacity-building. **Minimum Qualifications** Post-graduate degree in a relevant discipline. Minimum of six years of related experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. - Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own
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