Data Analytics Assistant - Hamilton, Canada - McMaster University

McMaster University

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Hamilton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

McMaster University fuels curiosity, inquiry and discovery.

Every day, we push the boundaries of knowledge through our world-class, interdisciplinary research and our ground-breaking approaches to teaching and learning.

Our students, researchers and staff are among the best and brightest.

University Advancement at McMaster encompasses the areas of Development, Alumni Advancement, Stewardship, and Advancement Services & Operations; areas that coordinate their activities and work as a team to build the University's relationships, reputation and resources.

It is our values that help us to achieve our vision and mission; they are integrity, quality, respect, service, strategy and teamwork.

McMaster's Advancement Services & Operations team strives to provide top level service to our key stakeholders, including funders, friends and alumni, as well as colleagues and partners from across the University.

Our award-winning team endeavors to be among the leading providers of high-quality, innovative services in the advancement field. We are looking for 2 students to support our team.

The Data Analytics Assistant will be Responsible for gathering, analyzing and visualizing data to provide meaningful and valuable insights and recommendations to University advancement stakeholders.

Ensure effective use of database models by automating processes and streamlining operations and maintain the accuracy, integrity, confidentiality and security of data systems.

Accountabilities

Responsible for maintaining and reporting a wide variety of data sets in support of the department's operational and strategic plans.
Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data requirements and translate them to effective Power BI visualizations and reports.
Conduct meetings with stakeholders to assess the quality assurance of data and thorough analysis of data to identify trends, patterns and insights and present findings to stakeholders in a clear manner
Participate in project meetings, adhoc projects and propose recommendations by continuously monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of existing reports and visualizations in the areas of data management, quality control, and assurance.
Scrutinize code to find and repair errors and inefficiencies and perform unit testing, system testing, and integration testing where needed
Write queries and macros using SQL, Excel, or other similar programs, to generate quality control checks.
Respond to inquiries from colleagues regarding relevant data issues and procedures.
Attend and participate in group meetings.
Safeguard the confidentiality of data, ensuring that data is accurate, consistent, properly maintained and shared in compliance with relevant privacy protection, confidentiality, and other ethical principles
Stay updated with latest industry trends, tools and best practices related to data visualization and automation

Qualifications:

Education: 2 year Community College diploma in Office Administration or related field, such as data analytics

Solid understanding of data analysis techniques, statistical concepts, data management, data interpretation and data visualization best practices

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Experience: 1 year of related experience.

Working Conditions:

Typical office environment.

How To Apply

Employment Equity Statement

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the "Dish With One Spoon" wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence.

In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

Human Resources Service Centre at ext. 222-HR , or
Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

Vaccination Policy Statement

The University is committed to providing and maintaining healthy and safe working and learning environments for all employees, students, volunteers and visitors.

The University's Vaccination Policy-COVID-19 Requirements for Employees and Students (the "Vaccination Policy"), requires all McMaster community members, including employees, accessing a McMaster campus or facility in person to be fully vaccinated or to have received an exemption from the University for a valid human rights ground.

While the Vaccination Policy is currently paused, it may resume quickly and on short notice, as informed by public health advice and direction.

Should it become necessary in future to resume the Policy, al