Survey and Knowledge Mobilization Analyst

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Position Summary:
Reporting to the Executive Director of the Analysis, Planning, and Budget (APB) unit in the Office of the Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) and working as a member of a team of analysts, lead and collaborate on the development of institutional surveys, provide consultation services, perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, and prepare summary reports and recommendations to support/explain results. Analyze and document processes used by the team. Extract and transform internal and external data, and produce visualizations, presentations, and reports using data. Create and support high-level communications and knowledge mobilization initiatives. Anticipate and respond to client needs, and independently and/or collaboratively drives issues to resolution. Build relationships both across the university and with external contacts.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the portfolio of institutional strategic surveys.
• Plan and prioritize surveys to avoid overlap in timing, content, and/or sample to maximize response rates and minimize survey fatigue.

• Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline data collection.

• Advise sponsors on instrument design and lead survey administration (programming, sampling, fielding).

• Design instruments to inform and evaluate academic planning and student engagement while liaising with stakeholders at all levels.

• Perform data cleaning and analysis.

• Prepare reports and presentations for internal audiences, and external audiences in compliance with relevant organizational reporting requirements.

• Contribute to and oversee the development of the University’s annual Budget Book (e.g., researching and drafting sections, validating and synthesizing written contributions, ensuring overall coherence and quality).Participate in a variety of requests for reports, analysis, and statistical information (e.g., for the appointment and renewal of deans and VPs).

• Participate with annual presentation of the University’s KPIs.

• Collaborate with senior office staff on quantitative and qualitative data analysis, data visualization, and reporting to support University decision-making and strategic planning.

• Maintain the APB website.

• Build relationships and contacts with external organizations, other universities, government agencies and workgroups.

• Work in an agile and collaborative manner with team members to maximize knowledge sharing on complex projects and topics

• Project manage and provide high-level administrative support for the strategic enrolment management portfolio, including supporting committee work and preparing action plans

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Knowledge of survey best practices and research methods, including the ability to apply an equity lens to analyses.
• Experience with LimeSurvey and Qualtrics survey tools.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative data analysis, including intermediate to advanced Excel and proficiency with SPSS.
• Experience with qualitative data analysis software an asset.
• Advanced PowerPoint, and the ability to prepare and tailor presentations a variety of audiences.
• Strong analytical background and project management skills
• Understanding of governance and policy a strong asset.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI a strong asset.
• Ability to work in a PC environment using databases, spreadsheets, statistical and visualization tools to produce analyses and reports.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills, showing tact and professional conduct with clients at all levels.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proven experience working in an environment where confidentiality is foremost.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a larger team and to build strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• English (spoken and written). French (spoken and written) preferred.

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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