Job Description

Job Category: Information Technology
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This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).
This position has a term length of 12 months.
Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.
Reporting to the Assistant Registrar, Enrolment Research, Analytics and Insights, the Junior Analyst plays an integral role by providing critical analysis and interpretation of enrolment data for strategic and tactical planning within the Office of the Registrar (RO) at the University of Alberta. The Junior Analyst will be one of the key sources to work on complex enrolment data-relevant projects under the U of A's Integrated Enrolment Growth Plan (IEGP), this includes but may not limit to (1) enrolment forecasting at various levels, including model building, replication, maintenance, and enhancement, (2) forecasting visualization and dashboarding, (3) predictive analytics supporting, (4) ad hoc requests supporting. The Junior Analyst is expected to utilize their strong technical, analytical, coordination, and communication skills and will be closely guided and supported by the team.
Responsibilities:

• Carefully read, study, and understand U of A's Integrated Enrolment Growth Plan and related material and products, including the enrolment forecasting tool, and the Data Insights Framework.
• Replicating existing enrolment forecasting models and refreshing the forecasting model when new data becomes available.
• Developing, building, implementing, modifying, and refining enrolment data-relevant products under the Integrated Enrolment Growth Plan, which require strong technical, analytical, coordination and communication skills.
• Supporting Research and Enrolment Analysts to respond to data requests, reporting, and submissions.
• Supporting Programmer Analysts to respond to SQL query-related requests or projects.
• Supporting other advanced quantitative and qualitative research projects as necessary.
• Collaborating with other teams and units to understand business contexts and data structure, which are critical to deliver high-quality data and analytical products.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Sciences, or a related fields with a strong focus on quantitative skills.
• Trackable experience in completing quantitative data/research projects in either professional or academic environment.
• Expertise in using statistical software such as Python, R, SAS, Tableau, SQL, etc.
• Superior ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders and be able to communicate complex data concepts through plain language.
• Strong ability to analyze data, suggest recommendations and present results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent time management in balancing demands in a way that will ensure access to critical data, reports or analysis within strategic time limits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher.
• Experience in Machine Learning and predictive modelling.
• At least one year related experience in a professional environment.

Application Instructions
Please submit your resume and cover letter in PDF format.
This position has an anticipated start date of early-mid January 2026.
About Us:
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. .
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms-physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identite et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.
About the Team: The (RO) plays a key role in every aspect of the student experience, from recruitment to graduation and beyond. The RO also supports the broader campus community, including faculties, departments, and other units.

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