Data Analyst - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Classification & Regular Hours:

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade: 14

About Western:

About Us:

We maximize the University's ability to achieve excellence in teaching, research and service by providing quality advice and support on employment matters in a manner that facilitates positive relationships with and among faculty, librarians, archivists, their representatives, university administrators, and the community.

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Senior Analyst and the Vice Provost, the Data Analyst will be responsible for the collection and analysis of data on all aspects of part-time and full-time faculty activities.

The incumbent will liaise with other departments of the University to ensure that business processes are created or optimized so that all required data is collected.

The Data Analyst will assist in the coordination of special projects related to data capture and reporting.

The incumbent will prepare and maintain databases, systems and produce reports required under the collective agreements and other memorandums and for the preparation of the data reports for the Office of the Vice-Provost, Office of Faculty Relations and the University's Senate and Board.

The incumbent will work with the Senior Analyst to provide data and analysis in support of policy development and of faculty complement planning, monitoring and collective agreement negotiations.

Qualifications:

Education:

Undergraduate degree; preferably in Social Science, Data Science or Human Resources

Experience:

2 years experience in data analysis and reporting including working with large data sets, data visualization and statistical measures
Previous experience with project management
Previous work experience in an academic environment or government institution preferred
Developing and implementing data analyses, data collection systems and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality preferred
Experience with SQL query preferred
Experience building visual presentations, dashboards and other data visualization techniques preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Advanced knowledge of Excel and database software
Knowledge of key statistical concepts and methods essential to finding structure in data
Knowledge of systems analysis, data storage and information retrieval techniques
Knowledge of diverse methodologies to get insight from the data
Knowledge of project management tools and methods
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and analyses
Familiar with best practices in maintaining sensitive and confidential data
Familiar with Western collective agreements and employment policies that impact faculty, librarians and archivists
Ability to analyze business risk and recommend improvements in processes
Ability to deal with data anomalies such as missing values, outliers, unbalanced data and data normalization.
Ability to produce concise and accessible analysis of complex data through the effective use of charts and tables
Attention to detail with an ability to retrieve, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data while ensuring that information is accurate and comprehensive
Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
Verbal communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.