Data Analyst

Position Summary:

Working under the general direction of the Director, Academic Programs, Planning and Quality Assurance, the Coordinator, Academic Programs and Data Analyst is responsible for supporting a wide-range of high-level and confidential activities related to the creation, review and closure of academic programs and units as part of the University of Toronto Quality Assurance Process which encompasses all undergraduate and graduate programs (more than 150) and 50-70 units at the University of Toronto. With a particular responsibility for contributing to the provision of expert advice relative to academic planning and reviews across the University.

Key responsibilities include, contributing to the management of a large volume of complex correspondence for the Director, Academic Programs, Planning and Quality Assurance and the Vice-Provost, Academic Programs that is directly relevant to confidential strategic planning and decision-making around the delivery of academic programs Managing the collection, modelling, analysis, interpretation, reporting, and dissemination of academic program data and student pathway intelligence to support institutional priorities including program quality assurance, flexible degree pathways (FlexPath/Future Ready Degrees), curriculum management, microcredentials governance, and partnership planning. The Analyst performs analyses of both institutional data and external sources, directly supporting strategic planning and governance submissions. The Coordinator supports academic planning and review administration, including the University of Toronto Quality Assurance Process (UTQAP), contributing to governance submissions, policy development, committee administration, and coordination of academic change processes. The role requires operating within a complex and confidential environment that demands a high level of sensitivity, responsiveness, and discretion.

Qualifications Required:

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a in social sciences, statistics, data analytics, higher education, public policy, or a related field required; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in data collection, quantitative and qualitative analysis, interpretation, report writing, and presentation with data visualizations, preferably in a post-secondary or public sector environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with large institutional datasets; gathering, analyzing, and presenting data in a professional and confidential manner using appropriate tools.
• Demonstrated experience in academic program administration, quality assurance, or academic governance (e.g., UTQAP, OUCQA processes) is highly desirable.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing analytical solutions in higher education or a related field.
• Experience with project coordination, governance processes, and confidential correspondence management.
• Familiarity with the Ontario post-secondary regulatory environment is an asset

Skills:

• Knowledge of higher education data ecosystems, including enrolment management, time-to-graduation analysis, student pathways, labour market intelligence, and curriculum management systems.
• Knowledge of Ontario post-secondary quality assurance frameworks (UTQAP, Quality Council standards, OUCQA) and academic governance processes.
• Knowledge of data governance principles and data management best practices, including institutional data definitions and standardized reporting.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and research methods; proficiency with spreadsheet, database, visualization, and presentation software.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with institutional databases and/or data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality briefing notes, governance materials, correspondence, and reports, and to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated Internet-based research skills and the ability to synthesize large bodies of complex material accurately and concisely.

Other:

• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a fast-paced and complex environment while working collaboratively in a team.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Sound judgment in sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to build and foster working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior academic administrators, faculty, and government contacts.
• Demonstrated discretion with confidential strategic, budgetary, and labour relations information.

NOTE: This is a term-position until October 29, 2027.

Closing Date: 06/02/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 -- Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

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Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.