Research Data Officer - Toronto, Canada - York University

York University

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Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Purpose:

Primary role is to support the Vice-President Research and Innovation (as well as Faculty and Divisional partners) in demonstrating the achievement of the research objectives of the University through evidence-based reporting and analytics.

The incumbent will provide research business intelligence (BI) and perform data analysis using external and internal data sources to support the reporting and accountability needs for the university's research agenda.

Working in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis (OIPA), the incumbent will provide research BI in the form of reporting and analytics to VPRI, VPA&P, Faculties, OIPA and other units across campus and integrate into the institution's accountability reporting to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.

The position is responsible for the technical management of institutional research data system(s) (currently Sophia), with the support of the VPRI System Administrator, to maintain data integrity and acts as the principal liaison on research data to ensure interoperability with other institutional data systems.

Works to maximize York's use of external data sources such as SciVal and Plum X and maximize York's presence in them as well as utilize the research data within the OST data exchange as part of the Comprehensive University Benchmarking Consortium (CUBC) for the purposes of maximizing the University's research reputation.

Identifies and reports on innovative measures of scholarly impact that are discipline sensitive.

The role requires a thorough understanding of how the university reports, collects, and manages various research data systems across campus.

The success of this role is dependent on the incumbent's ability to design, develop and integrate comprehensive and robust research reporting mechanisms from these systems to support research administration across campus as well as identify areas of opportunity to strengthen York's research performance, and hence impact York's rankings.

Education:

Undergraduate degree and related experience in a relevant discipline (e.g., computer science, statistics, economics, mathematics, business administration, data analysis).

Experience:

Minimum 5 years related experience with data systems, analysis and reporting, and using BI tools, preferably in a post-secondary research environment.

Skills:

Excellent quantitative and research skills and advanced analyst skills. In-depth knowledge of relational databases and ODBC required. Some knowledge of statistical software SAS preferred.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and data illustration and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) required.

Excellent collaborative, interpersonal and communication skills in order to effectively interact with both technical and non-technical users (written and oral).

exceptional ability in requirements gathering and translating user needs into system requirements. excellent project management and planning skills, ability to work independently, set priorities and work effectively under pressure. ability to attend accurately to detail. ability and willingness to keep abreast of technological developments with strong ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing environments. excellent organizational skills. ability to maintain confidentiality. ability to write clear, concise documentation. Excellent project management, prioritization, and time-management skills to manage multiple on-going projects simultaneously

Additional Notes:

Work in an office setting under normal working conditions often working under high volume and managing competing deadlines. Computer work 5-6 hours per day. Visual concentration (electronic and written materials) and attention to detail for 5-6 hours per day.

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Compensation:

York's CPM Compensation Framework has a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.

Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.

Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.

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********PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline