Institutional Research Data Analyst

Are you passionate about transforming data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making in higher education? Join our dynamic team as an Institutional Research Data Analyst and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our institution through data-driven analysis and reporting.

Position Details

• Type: Term
• Duration: May 2025 to April 2026
• Location: Any NBCC Campus
• Salary Range: $2,017.00 to $2,818.00 bi-weekly

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in a related discipline (Computer Science, Applied Statistics/Mathematics) or relevant analytical/technical discipline with experience.
• Experience in SQL, Python, R, ML.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience using Survey Platforms (Blue Explorance).

Technical/Professional Skills

• Experience in Data Governance, including creating Data Catalogues/Dictionaries, Data Literacy Programs, and managing Data access and availability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• High proficiency in digital environments, including Microsoft 365 and academic databases.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Analytical, communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and proactively solve problems.
• Understanding of cultural competence and diversity.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet these qualifications on their resumes. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered as equivalent. The minimum qualifications may be adjusted based on competition responses.

Applicants must possess a valid Driver's License as travel will be required. All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Institutional Research, the IR Data Analyst plays an essential role in ensuring accurate data gathering, collation, and analysis to support academic decision-making at NBCC. Responsibilities include maintaining the college's enrolment plan, developing models for enrolment forecasting, and supporting program viability analysis.

Data Analysis

• Collaborate with teams to establish business needs.
• Collect, combine, and analyze data from multiple sources.
• Identify patterns and trends in data sets.
• Report findings in a clear, accessible manner.
• Make complex data understandable and usable.
• Transform, improve, and integrate data as required.
• Design dashboards for targeted reporting and analysis.
• Incorporate feedback into reports and dashboards.
• Validate data and perform quality assurance.
• Develop data management and governance processes.
• Automate data validation to identify issues.

Reporting & Projects

• Generate reports on achievement, decisions, and risks.
• Conduct data mining and analysis for projects.
• Collaborate with external organizations as needed.

Contributing to NBCC's Development

• Participate in strategic projects supporting college objectives.
• Report on benchmarks and performance metrics.
• Foster a participative team environment.
• Identify professional development opportunities.

Additional Benefits

• Inclusive culture fostering belonging.
• Membership in the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing programs, including EFAP.
• Sick and vacation leave, volunteer leave, tuition reimbursement programs.

NBCC values flexibility and employee wellbeing, considering reasonable requests for alternative work arrangements within the province. We promote an equal opportunity work environment.

Interested candidates should submit a detailed application and resume online by May 13, 2025. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.