Senior Analyst

GENERAL STATEMENTWith minimal direction, the Senior Analyst, Institutional Research and Planning provides advanced research, analytical, forecasting, planning, and reporting expertise to the college. The Senior Analyst acts as the primary liaison for major institutional research initiatives and ensures consistency, quality, integrity, and compliance of research methodologies, data governance practices, and institutional reporting.
Working independently and collaboratively, the Senior Analyst oversees the development and maintenance of complex information systems, analytical models, reporting processes, and data visualization tools. The position serves as the senior technical resource within Institutional Research and Planning and provides leadership, guidance, mentorship, and coordination to Analysts.
TYPICAL DUTIESInitiatives and Reporting
Acts as the first point of escalation for complex analytical, reporting, and data governance issues.
Coordinates the annual institutional reporting calendar and oversees the timely completion of internal and external reporting requirements, including reports to senior administration, the Board of Governors, the Ministry, and other external agencies.
Leads the development of complex statistical, predictive, and forecasting models to support institutional planning, enrolment management, and evidence-informed decision-making.
Provides senior-level consultation to executives, deans, directors, and other stakeholders regarding research methodologies, performance indicators, data interpretation, and reporting requirements.
Leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of institutional research standards, procedures, methodologies, and documentation to ensure consistency and quality of reporting.
Ensures data quality, integrity, consistency, and compliance with institutional, regulatory, and reporting requirements, while supporting data governance and stewardship initiatives across the college.
Develops presentations, briefing notes, analytical reports, and summaries for executive leadership and governance bodies.
Represents Institutional Research and Planning on college committees, cross-functional working groups, and sector initiatives.
Advances the use of analytics, business intelligence, data visualization tools, and emerging technologies to enhance institutional reporting and decision support capabilities.
Performs other related duties similar in scope and complexity.
Leadership and Supervision
Provides functional and technical leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day coordination of Analysts, including assigning and prioritizing projects, monitoring progress, and promoting best practices in research, reporting, and analysis.
Assigns, prioritizes, and monitors workflow to ensure completion of operational and strategic deliverables.
Coordinates onboarding, training, knowledge transfer, and professional development activities for Analysts.
Leads collaborative projects involving multiple departments and stakeholders.
Establishes and promotes best practices in institutional research, data analysis, reporting, and business intelligence.
Supports performance development and goal-setting activities in consultation with the exempt workplace leader.
General
In addition to the above, performs the duties of the Analyst
Contributes to decision-making, planning, development, and implementation of department practices, processes, projects, and improvements.
Maintains consistency with the College’s goals related to institutional research initiatives, integrity, reporting, and practices.
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