Research Analyst(S)

**NOTE: This job posting is for two positions**:
1. Research Analyst, Program Evaluation

2. Research Analyst, Enrolment Planning and Reporting.

These positions are part of the Education Insights, Data & Research team. The team is responsible for providing information to support strategic decision-making for business partners in the education portfolio. Team members have strong skills and solid experience in the collection, analysis and reporting of qualitative and quantitative data. As a key partner team in the education portfolio, this team advances a data-informed culture and evidence-based decision-making through collaborative partnerships.

**Program Evaluation Position**

Reporting to the Research Specialist, Program Evaluation, the Research Analyst, Program Evaluation supports the gathering, analyses, and reporting of data to inform institutional and program policies and planning.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the program evaluation framework
- Identify and analyze relevant metrics to support program decisions by executive management
- Evaluate the effectiveness of NAIT's programs, strategic alignment, and course delivery through outcome monitoring and data analysis
- Analyze and interpret data from a variety of internal and external sources, determine implications, and provide recommendations
- Perform statistical analysis and data modelling to inform tactical and strategic decision making by stakeholders across campus
- Conduct demographic and industry research to support strategic analysis of higher education trends
- Continuously assess and validate internal and external data to ensure accuracy of reports used for critical decision-making processes
- Stay abreast of industry trends, social research methods, and new software

**Enrolment Planning & Reporting Position**

Reporting to the Research Specialist, Enrolment Planning & Reporting, the Research Analyst supports the analysis and reporting for enrolment data to guide single
- and multi
- year enrolment management and planning.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Generate, validate, and maintain regular reports on NAIT’s enrolment cycle
- Continuously assess and validate internal and external data to ensure accuracy of reports used for critical decision-making
- Build and evaluate predictive models to project future enrolment
- Provide data and analytical support for multi-year enrolment planning, admissions strategies, and institutional policymaking
- Support the scripting of analytical programs to automate statistical analyses; troubleshoot errors and recommend innovative solutions
- Support stakeholder engagement, gather and implement feedback on analytical methods and reports
- Stay abreast of industry trends, statistical methods, and new software

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced quantitative and analytical skills with an aptitude for capturing insights from mass volumes of data
- Ability to explain analytical concepts to individuals with varying analytical backgrounds
- Ability to exercise sound judgement, critical thinking, and decision making
- Experience with analytical software and programming languages such as SAS, R, SQL, and Python
- Experience with dashboard solutions such as Tableau and PowerBI
- Experience working in post-secondary education is considered an asset
- Experience implementing change and developing new procedures is considered an asset

**Qualifications**:

- A bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline.
- A graduate degree is preferred or a minimum of 4 years of experience in a related quantitative role.

**Remuneration**:$2,986.38 - $3,956.43 bi-weekly, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

**About NAIT**

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 11 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset - they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada.

**What we offer**

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two.

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid t