Analyst Statistician

University of Victoria; Victoria; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Victoria invites applications for an Analyst/Statistician to advance evidence-based decision making across the university. You will collect, analyze, and interpret data on enrolment, student success, academic programs, and operations, turning complex information into actionable insights with Power BI and AI-driven analytics.

You will support institutional planning, accreditation, assessment, and compliance reporting, collaborating with academic and administrative units to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Statistics, Social Sciences, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data on enrolment, student success, and academic programs.
• Develop Power BI dashboards to support institutional planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative units to improve outcomes.
• Apply AI-driven insights and predictive analytics to strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Data visualization

Predictive modeling / forecasting

AI analytics familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Statistics, Social Sciences, Data Science, or related field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SAS

SPSS

R

Python

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Mandate

The Analyst/Statistician advances evidence based decision making across the university by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to enrolment, student success, academic programs, operations, and strategic initiatives. The role leverages modern analytics tools—including Power BI and emerging AI driven technologies to transform complex information into actionable insights. This position supports institutional planning, accreditation, assessment, and compliance reporting while collaborating with academic and administrative units to strengthen the university’s strategic capacity.

Mandate

The Analyst/Statistician advances evidence based decision making across the university by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to enrolment, student success, academic programs, operations, and strategic initiatives. The role leverages modern analytics tools—including Power BI and emerging AI driven technologies to transform complex information into actionable insights. This position supports institutional planning, accreditation, assessment, and compliance reporting while collaborating with academic and administrative units to strengthen the university’s strategic capacity.

Objectives

This position strengthens the university’s ability to make informed, strategic decisions. By integrating advanced analytics, Power BI dashboards, and AI driven insights, the Analyst/Statistician helps shape academic planning, improve student outcomes, and ensure accountability to internal and external stakeholders.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in education, Statistics, Social Sciences, Data Science, or a related field and 3 years related experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Include

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, R, Python) and database tools (e.g., SQL).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and independent work.
• High level of attention to detail, clear documentation, and ability to work with sensitive information.
• Experience with data visualization tools, including Power BI.
• Predictive modeling, time series analysis, forecasting.
• Familiarity with AI assisted analytics tools (e.g., natural language query features, automated insights, predictive modeling platforms) and the curation of results.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in higher education or institutional research, especially in the BC context.
• Knowledge of student information systems (e.g., Banner).
• Experience applying AI tools to data analysis, forecasting, or workflow automation.
• Familiarity with accreditation standards and government reporting requirements.