Job Description

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Position Title Institutional Research Analyst
Required Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SPSS, or other analytical software
• Sound numeric skills are fundamental, including an understanding of inferential statistics and their application to institutional research
• Proficiency in data visualization tools, such as Power BI and Tableau
• Familiarity in working with Student Information Systems, preferably Power Campus
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills in planning, executing, and completing tasks
• Advanced knowledge of legislation related to privacy and confidentiality of data, including FOIP
• Service and program evaluation skills
• Experience working in post-secondary institutions

An equivalent combination of education, experience, and knowledge acceptable by the College may also be considered.
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Power Campus
• Experience supporting or leading strategic enrollment initiatives

Department Institutional Research


Calling all analytical masterminds!

Keyano College is on the lookout for a dynamic Institutional Research Analyst to join our team. As the cornerstone supporting our Manager of Institutional Research, you\'ll be the architect behind a wealth of reports that drive pivotal decisions at Keyano! Your mission? To dive deep into data sets, sculpting them into powerful, actionable insights. But that\'s not all - your creativity will shine as you collaborate across departments, crafting dashboards that reveal the pulse of our institution.

This role isn\'t just about reports; it\'s about shaping the future of Keyano College. Your strategic prowess will fuel our educational mission, elevate our effectiveness, and elevate the student experience to new heights. Plus, you\'ll be the guardian of compliance, ensuring our institution stays in top form for government reporting.

Be the hero our stakeholders need - the go-to source for timely, spot-on information that fuels their success. Join us and be the driving force behind Keyano\'s next chapter!

About Us:

is an equal opportunity employer looking for motivated and diverse individuals to join our College community and support our quest to educate to change lives. We offer meaningful development opportunities for our staff and a supportive balanced working environment. We are a comprehensive post-secondary educational institution located in Fort McMurray, nested in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on traditional Treaty 8 territory. Stretching from north-central Alberta to the borders of Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories, Wood Buffalo is one of the largest municipalities in Canada. Keyano College is a strategic community partner that meets both the training and talent upgrading needs of industry, as well as the personal enrichment and cultural needs of the Wood Buffalo community. We take pride in offering a safe work and study environment that embraces Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Our students and customers come from all walks of life and so do we. That is why we are committed to hiring great people from a variety of backgrounds because it makes our employee community stronger.

Here is a summary view of what you will be doing:

Primary Functions:

Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting | 50%
Support Government Data Requests and Compliance Reporting Requirements | 20%
Supporting Strategic Planning Activities | 20%
Enhancing IR Practices | 5%
Other Related Activities | 5%

Core functions:

• Utilizing diverse data sources, accurately collecting, analyzing, and showcasing insights that transform the student experience into a realm of excellence, setting benchmarks among post-secondary peers.
• Embarking on a comprehensive journey through each student\'s academic lifecycle, including diving deep into applications, admissions, conversions, retention, attrition, graduation metrics, time-to-completion to alumni triumphs, ensuring a holistic approach to student success.
• Crafting and delivering dynamic reports that unveil the diverse spectrum of student attributes, from academic and demographic profiles to socio-economic backgrounds. These reports also spotlight student achievements, covering GPA triumphs, course completion rates, retention, graduation milestones, and time-to-completion feats.
• Creating and executing reports to seamlessly boost enrollment management-tracking student headcounts, Full Load Equivalents (FLEs), application metrics, and conversion rates. Additionally, developing reports vital for academic affairs, overseeing program enrollment, course sections, and ensuring the quality assurance of our programs.
• Generating a diverse array of reports tailored for effortless interpretation and analysis across various audiences and users.
• Assisting in the development of comprehensive annual institutional reports, including the Academic Plan, Annual Report, and similar documents.
• Leveraging data visualization techniques to graphically communicate essential information to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborating with the Office of the Registrar and Information Technology to ensure the quality and integrity of data within the Student Information System (PowerCampus).
• Addressing internal and external ad hoc data requests promptly and effectively as they arise.
• Ensuring strict adherence to legislation and professional standards by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of data, results, and processes.
• Taking an active role in Keyano\'s Data Governance Stewardship Committee, which champions the availability, sustainability, and security of all data owned or controlled by the College.
• Efficiently managing workload in alignment with project management timelines, skillfully prioritizing tasks across multiple projects for seamless execution.

What\'s in it for you:

• We offer an attractive competitive compensation based on your experience.
• Employer paid comprehensive health and dental benefits, including a health spending account.
• Generous Defined Benefit Pension plan though LAPP that starts on day 1 of your employment. Keyano matches your contribution plus 1%.
• Not only do we get the breathtaking views and immediate access to nature where we work, live, and play but we get paid extra too - this position qualifies for additional payment of the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month.

• This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval, however the nature around us isn\'t going anywhere.
• Generous vacation entitlement and the bonus of paid holidays between Christmas and New Years (Yes! that is an extra week off you do not need to use your vacation time to cover).
• Life insurance is 2.5 times your annual salary, although we hope your family would never need to access it, we want to ensure we can support your loved ones in times of need.
• Paid sick days for any time you may not feel your best and need some rest.

Hold on! That\'s not all - we offer various perks and discounts to our employees:

• Employee Service and Academic Achievement recognition
• Greatly discounted employee membership to the Syncrude Sports and Wellness Centre (our well-known gym and recreational facility).
• Tuition waiver for all employees and dependents to take courses at Keyano College to support your thirst for learning.
• Employee Discounts for the Keyano Theatre and the Keynotes Bookstore.
• Various other perks and discounts for insurance, hotels, car rentals, stores etc.

Advertised Salary Compensation is competitive and includes a comprehensive health and benefits package. This position qualifies for the Northern Living Allowance of $1,040.00 per month. This allowance is reviewed annually and is subject to budget approval.

Posting Form

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies
Desired Start Date June 1, 2023
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date 12/21/2023
Close Date 01/12/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant

Keyano College encourages everyone coming to our campuses to be fully vaccinated and to get their booster shots as soon as they are eligible. Vaccination against COVID-19 remains the best way to prevent severe illness and death, and third doses can boost immunity to improve protection and limit spread.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you legally entitled to work in Canada (i.e. you are a citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work permit)?

• Yes
• No
• * Which of the following selections applies to your eligibility to work in Canada.

• Canadian Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Valid Work Permit
• * How did you find out about this posting?

(Open Ended Question) * * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

• 0-2
• 2-4
• 4-6
• 6+
• * Are you currently living in Fort McMurray?

(Open Ended Question) * * There is a requirement for the successful candidate to work on the College campus, if you don\'t live in Fort McMurray, AB, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents * Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

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