Research Analyst

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Job Title:
Research Analyst

Employee Group:
CUPE

Employee Type:
Permanent

Start Date:
Monday, May 19 2025

End Date (if applicable):
**Job Description**:
**There are two permanent vacancies available**

Reporting to the Manager, Research and Planning, the Research Analyst plays a critical role in providing quantitative and qualitative analysis of data and information for the College. The incumbent is responsible for enrolment modelling, analyzing, manipulating and auditing electronic and manual data into a variety of analytic and reporting formats to meet Government and College reporting needs, maintaining specialized databases, developing procedures for the efficient use of data from multiple sources, providing analytics for effective information use to executives and to academic and administrative leaders for strategic planning, accountability reporting, and enrolment management. The Research Analyst's work is highly technical and exercises a high level of independent judgement in data and analytic decision
- making. As a team, the Integrated Planning and Accountability department provides policy alternatives to assist senior leadership in making policy and strategic decisions.

Qualifications Required:
Education and Experience
- Minimum three years of related experience in designing and conducting social science research or market research and statistical analyses is essential, preferably in an educational environment.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Advanced level in statistical/analytical software such as SPSS, SAS or R, including ability to write scripts.
- Advanced skill in Microsoft Access, Excel, including ability in Power Pivot, or equivalent software is required.
- Advanced knowledge of business intelligence (BI) tools such as Tableau, Qlikview, PowerBI, or equivalent.
- Advanced knowledge of statistical methodology and analysis, survey design and analysis, relational database, and educational evaluation and assessment.
- Good knowledge of Institutional Research and of post-secondary programs and services.
- Experience with web authoring and Content Management Systems.
- Writing Oracle SQL scripts is also required.

Skills & Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written.
- Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to write concisely, clearly, with correct spelling and grammar, including technical writing ability and ability to write and summarize reports.
- Ability to work under pressure, and ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to compile and generate a variety of reports incorporating research techniques using primary and secondary resources.
- Ability to design, create, and manage interactive dashboards with available business intelligence tools.
- Effective analytical, organizational and project management skills.
- Must be results oriented, work well independently and utilize synergy within a team environment.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team—working harmoniously with others.
- Ability to effectively work with, and provide information and assistance to the public, staff, senior management, and students in a tactful and helpful manner.
- Ability to explain technical information and concepts about institutional research to non-technical users in oral and written forms.
- Ability to exercise tact, judgement, and diplomacy.
- Ability to maintain a degree high of confidentiality.
- Project management skills - ability to manage a variety of concurrent projects with mínimal supervision; problem solving and decision
- making skills.

Leadership Competencies:

- Solution orientation - makes timely decisions and advances solutions that are in the best interest of the College and our students.
- Relationship intelligence - demonstrates emotional maturity and operates respectfully in all situations and dynamics.
- Conflict resolution - acts with courage to take on the tough issues and conversations.
- Mobilization of people - empowers others to be engaged, motivated, and resilient through change.
- Vision and strategic thinking - energizes people around the vision and supports team alignment with the strategic plan.
- Continuous learning - cultivates a growth mindset and provides opportunities for development.
- Accountability - fosters and demonstrates a culture of