Student Research Assistant

SAIT; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

SAIT is seeking a passionate Student Worker for the Academic Systems Office, focusing on research and data analysis. In this role, you will compare fee structures, document findings, and support the development of presentations. Ideal candidates are enrolled in a related diploma or degree program and possess strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a business or technology program.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Compare fee structures across institutions.
• Document data in organized databases/worksheets.
• Summarize findings in clear reports and charts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Data collection

Education

Currently enrolled in a diploma or degree program

Job description

SAIT is a global leader in applied education and an institution that empowers employees to make a difference in the lives of our students. Building on more than a century of history, we are looking for innovative employees wanting to create a future with us. As part of our team, you are encouraged to be bold and inventive, bringing new ideas to the table. Change excites you.

SAIT offers the chance to do work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers. We develop leaders in the classroom and our workspaces, encouraging lifelong learning for both students and employees.

Your future starts now … at SAIT.

We are looking for individuals who align with our commitment to excellence and who demonstrates:

o a growth mindset through curiosity, creativity, and collaboration

o leads with a world-class customer experience mindset

o is dynamic and responsible to the needs of stakeholders, speed and agility are critical

o someone who embraces trial and error as an important part of learning

SAIT's Academic Systems Office enables the development of business process consistency and improvements within the Academic Portfolio at SAIT. The team will work across the schools to gather and analyze feedback to improve and innovate the way work is completed within the portfolio.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about research and data? Join our dynamic team and make a difference in SAIT’s Academic Systems Office projects. Reporting to the Director, Academic Systems, look forward to conducting an in-depth environmental scan of post-secondary institutions and conducting user testing of a SharePoint resource center for Academic Chairs across campus.

If you are a current student with strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and have experience with data collection, apply today and be part of enhancing education at SAIT.

The Role

• Compare fee structures across institutions to identify trends, similarities, and differences
• Document data in an organized database/worksheet
• Summarize findings in clear, concise reports, tables and charts to support institutional decision-making
• Support the development of presentations or briefing materials based on research results
• Use entry level judgement to compare programs like-for-like, and to prorate fees to match program length – a methodology will be provided
• Identify and report on required updates to SharePoint site (broken links, discrepancies of resources with current state, etc.)
• Flag issues for triage by the Academic Systems Office Business Analysts according to severity
• Team meetings and scrums, touchpoints with Director and/or Business Analysts
• Hourly work until project completion

Qualifications & Experience

• Must be currently enrolled in a diploma or degree, preferably a business or technology program

Job classification: Student Worker

Hourly rate: $15.00 - $18.22

Position End Date: August 31, 2025

Posting closing date: June 17, 2025

At SAIT, we understand that experience comes in many forms. We’re dedicated to adding diverse perspectives to SAIT - so if your experience is close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying.

SAIT is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with applicants to provide accommodations upon request to the Talent Advisor.

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The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is a polytechnic institute in Calgary, Alberta, with a vision to become a global leader in applied education. Building on its 100+ year history SAIT continues to reimagine the workforce of tomorrow and continues to train hit-the-ground-ready, future-proofed graduates.