Research Analyst

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Institutional Analysis, Level B

Job Title

Research Analyst

Department

Research Analysis | Planning and Institutional Research

Compensation Range

$7,283.75 - $10,474.08 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

August 18, 2025

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

This position is expected to be filled by promotion/reassignment and is included here to inform you of its vacancy at the University.
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Job Description 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 Research Analyst will plan, design, conduct and implement major research projects concerning student enrolment, institutional activity, surveys, and data exchanges for the University, interpret results and make formal presentations. Assignments will include university modeling, enrolment forecasting, multi-year planning, and initiating support studies. The position requires the ability to solve complex problems, to co-ordinate the activities of others, and to communicate effectively both in speech and in writing.
- Under the direction of the Research & Analytics Leads and the Associate Directors, the Research Analyst provides analytical guidance to the executive officers, Deans, Directors, and the community, in aid of planning, policy formulation, and decision-making activities. In addition to the contributions to the policy-making discussions and decisions, the analyst's work will need to meet the requirements of government bodies and collaborate in presenting proposals that will inform the integration of reporting for the university. Assignments will include deploying surveys, university modeling, enrolment forecasting, multi-year planning, and initiating support studies. The position requires the ability to solve complex problems, handle highly sensitive data, co-ordinate the work of Data and Reporting Analysts and student staff, and communicate effectively both in speech and in writing. The 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 Leads and Associate Directors. This position operates within a project-based matrix structure. Under the direction of the Research & Analytics Lead(s), the Research Analyst may work on their own or participate in projects as part of a team of analysts.
- This position interacts with other office staff, administrative staff from other units, students, and Faculty members,, senior academic officers including Deans, Directors, Department Heads, 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- Develop, design, and deliver data analysis and reports to support institutional initiatives, including enrolment forecasting, performance indicators, tuition modeling, and department profiles.- Lead data projects, including planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting.- Manage and maintain datasets and ensure data integrity across reporting systems.- Conduct benchmarking and inter-university comparisons to identify best practices and support decision-making.- Design, develop, and implement dashboards and visualizations for effective