Academic Planning Analyst Full Time

Education

Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) – Institute of Technology Campus

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Department: Academic Services and Planning Full-Time Position: Commencing approximately October 15, 2017

Salary range: $64,688 to $76,103 annually

Application deadline is midnight, October 6th, 2017

Competition No. 2017-269

What you’ll be doing…

This position is responsible for providing all academic teams with information and research to support institutional assessment, accreditations, academic planning and decision making and provide information that supports program development and review/renewal. Under the direction of the Director, Academic Operations & Systems, this position will lead academic reporting and analysis initiatives and projects, work with labour market data; integrate various data sources to create program health dashboards for a variety of key internal stakeholders, leverage data through our Cognos and PeopleSoft systems and complete statistical and analytical research to support decision making and planning.

What we’re looking for…

A collaborative, team player who takes personal accountability to deliver on what is expected in their role and who strives for excellence every day. Committed to life-long learning, occupational currency and a belief in NSCC’s mission, they bring a learning-centered perspective to everything they do. They think broadly, celebrate diversity of thought, and respect the uniqueness of individuals. They flourish in a dynamic, changing and sometimes ambiguous environment by keeping informed and connected within their role and the College. Is this you? You have:

Minimum qualifications:

· Bachelor degree in business, education, social sciences, or another relevant discipline with an analytical focus or relevant industry experience.

Minimum experience:

· At least three (3) years direct experience in delivering meaningful, timely and accurate reporting using large data sets, and conducting analyses of data to aid in key decision making processes

· Experience with social / educational research methods and statistical analysis using a variety of research tools such as SPSS, Cognos, Excel

· Experience with PeopleSoft (Student Administration) and SPSS would be an asset

Minimum skills and ability:

· Knowledge of current trends in evaluating the student experience and learning centered practices in community college education

· Ability to analyze and assess technical and operational data, generate reports using databases, and standard statistical methods, skills in collecting, analyzing, verifying, and manipulating research data

· Knowledge of and experience with survey methodology would be an asset

· Proficient in windows-based computer applications including all Microsoft Office applications and Outlook, advanced excel skills preferred

· Effective writing and presentation skills and the ability to convey technical and statistical information to a non-technical audience

· Superb presentation, communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills

· Ability to work effectively in a complex college environment with the ability to build and sustain working relationship with key internal and external stakeholders

· Strong organizational and time management skills in planning, executing and completing tasks

· Ability to ensure accuracy of work, take initiative, exercise sound judgement, and work independently to meet deadlines

What you’ll experience at NSCC…

You’ll change lives. You’ll join committed individuals as we work to build Nova Scotia’s economy and improve quality of life through education and innovation. As an NSCC employee, you’ll be part of that change.

You’ll find a place to grow. With a lot of opportunity for professional development and collaborative projects, you’ll continue to grow and learn throughout your career. You’ll find a place to thrive. Doing meaningful and challenging work in a publically accountable and respectful working and learning environment that is diverse, safe and inclusive. You’ll have the freedom to enable innovation, improvement and excellence. You’ll celebrate the uniqueness of individuals. Our college welcomes diversity in both its student body and its employees, and we take every opportunity to become more inclusive. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from all diverse communities. Applicants from the following communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing an online questionnaire with your application: Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, people with disabilities and women in non-traditional roles. Should an online questionnaire not be available, you may self-identify on your application cover letter or resume.

NSCC offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. As a learning-centred organization, we provide opportunities for every NSCC employee to be a life-long learner. Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, relevant references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

To apply for College jobs, simply click on the Apply Now Online button. To serve you better, NSCC has a user-friendly on-line application process in partnership with Career Beacon. First time users will complete a basic registration and receive a username and password via email (NOTE: email may appear in “Junk Mail” folder depending upon your mail management configuration). You will then have the option of uploading your existing resume(s) and cover letter(s) in seconds or creating them on-the-spot in the “editor”. For more information about working at the College, please visit us at http://www.nscc.ca/about_nscc/jobs_at_nscc/