Senior Data Analyst

McGill University

McGill University's School of Continuing Studies is looking for a Senior Data Analyst to join the Dean's Office. This role is pivotal in providing insightful analysis and recommendations to senior administration, aiding in strategic enrolment growth and program development. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with both academic and service units, as well as the Executive team, to support the university’s mission of teaching and research.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Evaluate trends in post-secondary education, enrolment, research, and budget planning.
• Plan and implement solutions addressing organizational issues using programming and statistical skills.
• Produce data analytics and reports on various aspects such as enrolment and financial data.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to assess business intelligence opportunities.
• Gather detailed business intelligence requirements through various methods such as surveys and workshops.
• Lead in creating and maintaining dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
• Develop testing scenarios and conduct tests to ensure quality assurance.
• Manage professional staff and coordinate reporting of information quality indicators.
• Support user acceptance testing and develop training materials.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Engage in strategic analytical work within a prestigious institution.
• Opportunity to contribute to university-wide initiatives.

This role requires you to have:

• Proficiency in statistical analysis and experience with SQL and data visualization tools.
• Ability to design business requirements and understand ETL processes.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in managing data projects.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience in higher education business goals and processes.
• Understanding of data equity, diversity, and inclusiveness.
• Knowledge of French and English communication skills.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community. It welcomes applications from varied groups and implements programs to support equitable employment. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.