Performance & Data Analyst at University of AlbertaEdmonton, AB, Canada — full-time

Description

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities, before external applicants are considered.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Reporting to the Strategic Performance and Analysis Officer, the Performance & Data Analyst is a senior staff position that supports the day-to-day financial, data and reporting work of the Master’s and Executive Education Programs Office. The position handles complex issues involving many stakeholders and international partners, and is expected to act independently. It provides coverage for members of the Performance and Analysis team when needed.

The Performance & Data Analyst is responsible and accountable for:

Financial transactions and internal controls across all sources of funds for the office
Scholarship, bursary and award selection and payments for all programs
Program statistics, surveys and reporting for graduate business students and programs, and Executive Education programs
Data for AACSB accreditation and program ranking surveys
Grant proposals, funding requests and process improvement projects
Coaching the Business Support Coordinator

Responsibilities

Financial – 50%

Manages the office’s accounting process, including invoices, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, JVs and credit card reconciliation, and maintains financial records to meet University and statutory requirements.
Monitors key financial data, resolves accounting problems and applies internal controls. In consultation with the Strategic Performance and Analysis Officer, supports the development and administration of the office budget, including budget and sensitivity analysis, variance investigation and accounting adjustments.
Manages instructor contracts and tracking of Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant appointments.
Oversees scholarship, award and bursary selection and payment processes, manages international study tour budgets, and provides financial guidance to the Graduate Business Students Association.
Coaches the Business Support Coordinator and advises office team members on financial policies and procedures.

Data – 40%

Prepares data requests and reporting for the Master’s programs, and develops tracking procedures for scholarships and awards, instructor contracts, travel and daily logistics.
Prepares data for the AACSB yearly maintenance review and for program ranking surveys (e.g., Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek).
Works with the career team and the CW