Data Analyst

Established in 1976 the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) is a First Nation governed post-secondary institution. Recognized under provincial legislation, the Institute has been conferred authority to grant certificates and diplomas. SIIT welcomes over 2400 students into our urban and community programs annually as well as serving over 6000 clients through our nine Career Centres across the province. The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies is playing a significant role in Saskatchewan's economic future. You can contribute to that success while building your career.

**Nature and Scope**

The Data Analyst plays a key role by supporting a broad range of strategic, analytic, and communication initiatives. As an employee of SIIT, this position will positively promote and create an environment that demonstrates SIIT's vision, mission and mandate.

**General Accountability**

The Data Analyst plays a critical role in supporting data-driven decision-making at SIIT. This position involves analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on data related to student enrollment, retention, academic performance, institutional effectiveness, and other areas. The Analyst works closely with various departments, including Admissions, Finance, Academics and Student Services, to provide actionable insights that improve operational efficiency and student outcomes. The Data Analyst will be responsible for planning, designing and implementing various data collection and evaluation tools. This position will analyze, translate, and share data collected from these sources to promote evidence-based decision making, as well as assess and inform programs, services, initiatives and policies.

This position will demonstrate strong research and analytical skills in using analytical tools and quantitative and qualitative methods to monitor, research, analyze, prepare and present written and verbal reports on internal, environmental and strategic topics. This position includes the following broad range of accountabilities:
**Specific Accountabilities**

**_ Data Collection and Analysis_**
- Gather, clean and process data from multiple institutional systems, including student information systems (SIS), learning management systems (LMS), and financial databases
- Analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and correlations relevant to institutional goals, such as student retention, graduation rates, and financial aid distribution
- Support institutional research efforts by conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses on academic programs, student success initiatives, and operational effectiveness
- Design and implement evaluation tools including surveys, interviews, and focus groups to gather data
- Assist with survey design, distribution, and analysis for institutional assessments and student satisfaction studies
- Collect and manage data collected from various sources
- Collaborate with other team members to develop and implement strategies for data collection and analysis
- Provide quantitative data analysis for use in data-based decision making
- Use appropriate communication methods to present, explain and discuss results of analysis and trends effectively to drive fact-based decision making at all levels within the Institute
- Recommend new processes and/or procedures to collect data, identify data issues and discrepancies to improve the accuracy of the data
- Understand priorities and translate those issues into analytics that support the Institute's objectives
- Provide input on opportunities and strategies to optimize client impacts that result through programs and services
- Partner with stakeholders to identify key metrics that drive desired outcomes
- Package and prepare insights from research and brief various stakeholders for keynote presentations, reports or any other relevant public facing activities
- Research and collect data to determine future trends, training needs, educational pathways, employment needs, opportunities, and challenges affecting employers, considering the requirements for both First Nations communities and urban areas

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Reporting, Compliance & Administration _**
- Create detailed reports, dashboards, and visualizations using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Excel to communicate findings to stakeholders across the Institution
- Provide data insights to inform strategic planning, policy development and accreditation processes
- Assist the department in developing, maintaining, and updating databases and periodical reports
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of survey instruments and make recommendations for improvements
- Satisfy new and evolving reporting requirements
- Develop and deliver high quality, well-organized analytical presentations and proactive reports to internal and external audiences to support decision making and to assist with insight on various initiatives
- Generate and analyze data related to clients, learners, and alumni for a vari