Job Description

CLOSING: November 17, 2023
Land Acknowledgement George Brown College is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other. Equity Statement George Brown College is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities. GBC Vision To be a college renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership. Position Summary: Under the direction of the Director, Institutional Research and Planning, the Research Analyst supports the institutional research of the college, in the areas of research design, data collection, analysis and interpretation, and reporting of results.
Key responsibilities:

• Assists in the development of appropriate research methodologies and implementation of research activities, (i.e., surveys, focus groups, secondary research) for internal and external projects.
  
• Works with the team to identify data analysis requirements for projects; participates in decisions on research methodology; identifies potential problem areas with proposed data collection, data entry, data analysis, and methodologies.
  
• Supports the design, implementation and analysis of surveys using web-based software for the online collection of data.
  
• Downloads and extracts data as required from Banner, OCAS, and other databases; creates, maintains / manipulates complex data sets to ensure data are suitable for reporting.
  
• Analyzes data using descriptive and inferential statistics using advanced Excel and SPSS; reviews output; identifies and resolves discrepancies.
  
• Acts as a student survey contact and project coordinator for the administration of the annual student survey across the College; ensures required protocols for the survey are met; provides information/guidance to staff involved in the student survey; prepares and coordinates with College staff and external vendors on the distribution of related reports.
  
• Prepares and cleans course enrolment files for upload to the online course evaluation (Student Feedback Questionnaire) survey platform (eXplorance Blue).
  
• Participates in the production and validation of data visualization dashboards/reports (e.g., PowerBI) for academic and strategic performance metrics.
  
• Liaises with other researchers and works with external data sources (e.g., Statistics Canada) and relevant bodies in the college and university system to collect information and/or to keep current with the latest initiatives in the College system.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Four-year degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a research-related field covering research methodology and statistics, (e.g., Psychology, Statistics, Mathematics, Business, or related sciences).
  
• Minimum of five years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a research environment (research methodology, statistical analysis, needs assessment and report writing), including practical experience in supporting quantitative and qualitative research projects.
  Advanced computer literacy skills. Strong technical knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) is required in order to be able to work with, organize and analyze large data sets (e.g., student enrolment statistics).
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Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills are a must; ability to anticipate, identify and solve inconsistencies with data.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality; strong ability in writing reports and creating presentations.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills to deal with College staff and external vendors effectively.
  
• Demonstrated commitment in delivering excellent service to others as this is key in supporting the success of our students and our College.
  
• Flexibility in adapting to change and in participating in consultative decision-making processes.
  
• Demonstrated commitment to uphold the College\xe2\x80\x99s priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component. Notes:

• The College requires proof of degrees, credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.
• First consideration will be provided to internal candidates in accordance with our Support Staff Collective Agreement.
• GBC employees, please use https://adfs.georgebrown.ca/adfs/ls/IdpInitiatedSignOn.aspx to apply via our internal site using your GBC credentials for consideration prior to the internal closing date.

About Us: George Brown College prides itself on educating students through real-world learning, in the heart of Toronto. Our faculty and employees make this vision a reality, and we support them by making George Brown a great place to work. See why we are consistently ranked as one of GTA\xe2\x80\x99s top employers. Why work here? George Brown College offers hybrid work opportunities, a competitive pension plan, generous holiday and vacation time, a tuition assistance program, discounted rates for employees taking Continuing Education courses, and an equitable work environment where everyone matters. George Brown College is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Candidates who require accommodation in the hiring process may contact TalentAcquisition@georgebrown.ca confidentially.