Director, Institutional Planning and Analysis

Nipissing University; North Bay; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits and pension plan

Tuition subsidy for eligible dependets

Job summary

Nipissing University in North Bay, Ontario, seeks a Director of Institutional Planning and Analysis to translate strategic objectives into data-informed initiatives, guiding enrolment, academic program planning, and financial sustainability. The role leads institutional research, analytics, reporting, and data governance across the university.

The successful candidate holds a master’s degree with evidence of seven or more years in institutional research, policy planning, and strategic analysis

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with emphasis on qualitative and quantitative research principles, theories and methodologies.
• At least seven years of progressive leadership experience in institutional research, policy planning, and strategic analysis in post-secondary education or equivalent public-sector organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional research, analytics, reporting, and data governance functions to support evidence-based decision-making across the University.
• Oversee development and effective use of institutional data, systems, and analytics platforms to strengthen planning, forecasting, accountability, and operational effectiveness.
• Provide leadership advice to support integrated academic, enrolment, financial, and resource planning and translate strategic objectives into data-informed initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data analytics

Data governance

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Employment Posting:
Director, Institutional Planning and Analysis

Director, Institutional Planning and Analysis

Full-Time Administration

Reporting to the Vice-President, Finance and Administration, the Director, Institutional Planning and Analysis, serves as a strategic advisor to the Executive Team and senior leadership. The Director provides leadership advice to support integrated academic, enrolment, financial, and resource planning, helping translate the University’s strategic objectives into data-informed initiatives and long-term institutional priorities.

The Director works closely with the Executive Team, Deans, and University Management Group to advance institutional planning, strategic enrolment planning, academic program development, and financial sustainability. The role oversees institutional research, analytics, reporting, and data governance functions that support evidence-based decision-making across the University.

The Director also leads the development and effective use of institutional data, systems, and analytics platforms to strengthen planning, forecasting, accountability, and operational effectiveness. Through this work, the Director promotes sound data practices, supports a culture of data literacy, and helps align resources with institutional priorities.

The successful candidate will hold a master’s degree or equivalent, with an emphasis on both qualitative and quantitative research principles, theories and methodologies. They will also have at least seven years of progressive leadership experience in institutional research, policy planning, and strategic analysis within the post-secondary education sector or an equivalent public-sector organization.

This position is classified at a salary level 9, with a wage range of $103,713 (Step 1) to $145,225 (Step 9). Placement within the range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

A comprehensive group benefits and pension plan is offered, as well as a tuition subsidy for eligible dependents.

Nipissing University is committed to employment equity and strongly encourages applications, which may include self-identification in a cover letter from Indigenous peoples, women, persons with disabilities, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and racialized minorities.

Nipissing University must gather information from applicantsto determine eligibility to work in Canada. Please include a statement in your application to identify whether you are a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or are otherwise legally eligible to work in Canada.

Nipissing University will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources [e-mail] .

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