Data Analyst, Assessment and Academic Success - School of Medicine

Simon Fraser University; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to support their Assessment and Academic Success portfolio. This role involves collecting and analyzing data to drive strategic decision-making and enhance academic support efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills, particularly in Python and R, along with expertise in data visualization tools like Tableau. With a commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment, the successful applicant will play a crucial role in shaping the future of medical education in British Columbia. Join this innovative team and contribute to meaningful change in the community.

Benefits

4 weeks’ vacation

Hybrid-work program

Employer paid pension plan

Tuition waiver for employees

Tuition reimbursements

Professional development funds

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in data analysis and programming.
• Expertise in data visualization tools and statistical methods.
• Strong understanding of academic success issues in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze data to support learner initiatives.
• Develop robust evaluation metrics and create actionable reports.
• Identify learner performance trends and enhance assessment strategies.

Skills

Data Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Data Visualization

Programming (Python, R)

Research Methods

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Quantitative Field

Experience in Data Focused Social Sciences

Tools

Python

Tableau

Matplotlib

R Visualization Libraries

JavaScript

HTML/CSS

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Data Analyst, Assessment and Academic Success - School of Medicine

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Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA)
Pay range: $79,884 to $95,287 annually
SFU Department Descr: School of Medicine - Undergraduate Medical Education
Position Grade: 9
# of openings: 1
Biweekly Hours: 72
Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!

At the SFU School of Medicine, we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings, in patient-centred environments, and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community, Fraser Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, physicians and Indigenous partners will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.
About The Role

We are hiring a new Data Analyst to support the Assessment and Academic Success portfolio. This position will collect, process, and analyze data to support learner initiatives within the School and will play a pivotal role in ensuring data integrity, developing robust evaluation metrics, and creating actionable reports to inform strategic decision-making. By identifying learner performance trends and designing data-driven insights, the Data Analyst will enhance assessment strategies and academic support efforts. As a valuable member of this growing team, they will contribute to database management, reporting systems, and the development of future information needs.

The School of Medicine welcomes a candidate who is a detail-oriented and analytical professional with expertise in data extraction, analysis, and presentation. Confident in their utilization of data visualization tools, and bring a strong foundation in statistics, research methods, and programming. With experience managing multiple projects and delivering effective reports, they can communicate complex data to diverse partners across academic and administrative teams. The successful candidate has strong interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, excellent time-management skills and discretion when collaborating across departments.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (such as Computer Science, Mathematics, or Statistics), Business Administration, or Social Sciences (with a data focus), along with at least three years of relevant experience—including research methods, statistical analysis, and programming—or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Experience with programming and data visualization tools (e.g., Python, Tableau, Matplotlib, R visualization libraries).
• Good knowledge of research methods, statistics and performance measurement and assessment.
• Good knowledge of data structures and data relationships of systems with the ability to use query tools.
• Strong understanding of learner assessment and academic success issues within higher education institutions.
• Knowledge of web development and technologies is an asset (e.g., JavaScript, HTML/CSS).
  
  

What We Offer

At SFU, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace. We offer continuing employees who belong in the Administrative & Professional Staff Association (APSA):

• 4 weeks’ vacation (prorated for the first year)*
• Hybrid-work program for eligible positions
• Employer paid defined benefit pension plan
• On-campus tuition waiver for employees and their immediate family members*
• Off-campus tuition reimbursements and professional development funds*
• And more!
• Prorated for part-time employees
  
  

Additional Information

Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.

SFU is an equity employer and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the university.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact [e-mail].

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