Data Analyst and Evaluation Specialist

University of Waterloo

At the University of Waterloo, this role is pivotal for analyzing and interpreting data to steer strategic and operational decisions that boost student success. Handling data related to academic success, new student transitions, and advising strategies, the specialist will play a significant role in guiding the direction of university-wide, faculty-specific, and departmental initiatives.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Manage data acquisition and adhere to privacy standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for data systems.
• Analyze data quality and rectify discrepancies.
• Utilize statistical analysis to identify important data trends.
• Collaborate in developing automated reporting tools.
• Create and update dashboards using Power BI.
• Lead data analytics projects and provide strategic insights.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations.
• Consult with university departments to enhance data collection.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Participation in teaching and community-building initiatives.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This role requires you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Statistics, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of data analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Python and R.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

You would benefit from having:

• Experience in educational settings.
• Experience with Qualtrics and APIs.
• Understanding of equity and anti-racism informed data practices.
• Knowledge of social research methods.

The University of Waterloo values equity and diversity, committed to improving the representation of historically marginalized communities. Accessibility for persons with disabilities is prioritized, with accommodation requests encouraged.