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At NAIT Student Progression is comprised of two main areas: Education Insights, Data and Research (EI) and the Office of the Registrar.
Education Insights, Data and Research (EI) - performs research, analyses, and reporting to provide critical insights and recommendations to support decision makers across campus. The team is comprised of Data & Insight Specialists, Data & Insight Analysts, Research Specialists and Research Analysts.
The new role of a Data & Insight Analyst will support and report to the existing Data & Insight Specialist. The Data & Insight Analyst works with other members of the team to provide business intelligence for decision makers across campus. The Data & Insight Analyst applies their vast knowledge and essential skill in data handling and reporting to access data within institutional databases and produce reports for use by stakeholders.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Advanced skills with business intelligence tools such as PowerBI/DAX, SQL Server and Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Able to learn quickly and independently when facing new problems or situations
Knowledge of post-secondary Institution programs, policy, procedures, and reporting environments
Understanding of software development lifecycles, data modelling, and business intelligence approaches such as Kimball data warehouse
Knowledge of data visualization best practices
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interpret and explain data insights to a non-technical audience using business language
Ability to elicit requirements from business users and work with IT teams to translate requirements into useable data structures
Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams
Excellent time management and organizational skills

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 4 years of experience working with institutional data, preferably in a post-secondary institution
Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).
Remuneration: $72,614.62 - $96,198.96 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.
About NAIT
We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.
People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s.
NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.
NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

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Offers key support to the Data & Insight Specialist in meeting the data analysis and reporting needs of programs, schools, and central administrative departments
Contributes to the design, construction, testing, and deployment of business intelligence and reporting solutions that inform decisions made by stakeholders across the institute. This includes standardized reports, dashboards, exploratory views, and data exports
Sources, cleanses, and models large data sets for data warehouse and for projects
Uses data visualization tools and techniques to explore trends and communicate findings to stakeholders
Accesses, compiles, organizes data for distribution to stakeholders
Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of data and information when supporting leaders through decision making processes
Performs and supports data reporting that inform admissions and student financial support policies, program efficacy assessment, program renewal, curriculum assessment, institutional enrolment planning, and budgets
Develops an understanding of stakeholder’s needs by participation in meetings and other requirement gathering activities with individuals and groups
Works in an iterative, agile manner with stakeholders to validate and incorporate requirements into projects
Maintains knowledge of business source systems and processes by maintaining contact with subject matter experts in the registrar’s office and program areas
Collaborates with other members of Education Insights in delivering needed support to stakeholders
Ensure that projects follow best practice for data visualization, modelling, and data governance