Strategic Data Analyst, College of Arts and Science
Primary Purpose: The Strategic Data Analyst will assist with reporting and analysis of strategic initiatives, collegial processes, and special projects in support of the College of Arts and Science’s operational processes and strategic priorities. The Strategic Data Analyst will provide analytical expertise to support the development and implementation of evaluative processes within the College of Arts and Science that are necessary for quality improvement and efficiency. The incumbent will provide specialized expertise to support the measurement, evaluation, and reporting of college performance in areas such as faculty activity, financial capacity, and academic programming. The incumbent will support the office of the Dean, senior leadership and professional staff within the Dean’s Office and other stakeholders as determined by the Dean.
Nature of Work: Reporting to the Dean, the Strategic Data Analyst works in collaboration with the professional staff within the Dean’s Office as well as units across the University of Saskatchewan. Establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships that support collaboration and problem solving are essential for success in this position. The incumbent will play an integral role in the acquisition, analysis, and dissemination of quantitative and qualitative information in support of college strategic planning and decision-making. The incumbent will be involved in a wide variety of projects requiring assimilation and interpretation of data associated with areas of priority for the college. Responsibilities include data gathering, analyzing trends, testing processes/outputs, and developing reports.
The Strategic Data Analyst will be involved in many projects and initiatives that will be confidential in nature and/or have broad impact across the college. The work is executed in a timely and efficient manner; working under pressure in a fast paced and changing environment, balancing priorities, and competing deadlines. The position routinely works with highly confidential and sensitive content such as information pertaining to the college budgets and salaries, as well as data relating to the college complement plan. Because of this, the position requires a high level of discretion, integrity, and independent judgement.
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