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Performance & Data Analyst

University of Alberta113 open roles

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14.0% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. University of Alberta postings stay open a median of 14 days.

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  3. 14.0%7 days
  4. 22.5%14 days
  5. 38.3%30 days
  6. 59.0%60 days
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University of Alberta median: 14 days open

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Job Description

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities, before external applicants are considered.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Reporting to the Strategic Performance and Analysis Officer, the Performance & Data Analyst is a senior staff position that supports the day-to-day financial, data and reporting work of the Master’s and Executive Education Programs Office. The position handles complex issues involving many stakeholders and international partners, and is expected to act independently. It provides coverage for members of the Performance and Analysis team when needed.

The Performance & Data Analyst is responsible and accountable for:

  • Financial transactions and internal controls across all sources of funds for the office
  • Scholarship, bursary and award selection and payments for all programs
  • Program statistics, surveys and reporting for graduate business students and programs, and Executive Education programs
  • Data for AACSB accreditation and program ranking surveys
  • Grant proposals, funding requests and process improvement projects
  • Coaching the Business Support Coordinator

Responsibilities

Financial – 50%

  • Manages the office’s accounting process, including invoices, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, JVs and credit card reconciliation, and maintains financial records to meet University and statutory requirements.
  • Monitors key financial data, resolves accounting problems and applies internal controls. In consultation with the Strategic Performance and Analysis Officer, supports the development and administration of the office budget, including budget and sensitivity analysis, variance investigation and accounting adjustments.
  • Manages instructor contracts and tracking of Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant appointments.
  • Oversees scholarship, award and bursary selection and payment processes, manages international study tour budgets, and provides financial guidance to the Graduate Business Students Association.
  • Coaches the Business Support Coordinator and advises office team members on financial policies and procedures.

Data – 40%

  • Prepares data requests and reporting for the Master’s programs, and develops tracking procedures for scholarships and awards, instructor contracts, travel and daily logistics.
  • Prepares data for the AACSB yearly maintenance review and for program ranking surveys (e.g., Financial Times, Bloomberg Businessweek).
  • Works with the career team and the CWIL office on the annual Career Services & Employer Alliance Report for graduate business students and programs, and Executive Education programs.
  • Coordinates the donor scholarship process, advises students on scholarship eligibility, supports the Graduate Students Policy Committee, maintains the scholarship and bursary web pages, and prepares award nominations and payments.

Special Projects – 10%

  • Researches and prepares grant proposals (e.g., CIHR, NSERC), funding applications and accreditation submissions, including expenditure forecasts, annual reports and financial statements.
  • Develops business process maps for process improvement, and assists the Strategic Performance and Analysis Officer with projects as required.
  • Screens and short-lists scholarship, bursary and entrance award candidates (approximately $500,000 a year), provides data and revenue forecasts, recommends budget requirements, and applies University and School policies and internal controls to the office’s financial processes.

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in accounting, supplemented with administrative experience.
  • Two to three years of experience in accounting and financial planning, analysis and budgeting is preferred.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency with budgets, financial monitoring, variance analysis and internal controls.
  • Experience handling international payments, including foreign currency wire transfers.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Tableau and PeopleSoft.
  • Analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a self-starter.
  • Ability to complete tasks with precision, accuracy and attention to detail, and to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to prioritize competing tasks with tight timelines in a dynamic environment.
  • Ability to work in a team and to encourage cooperation, collaboration, respect and integrity.
  • Ability to work independently and work in a team that encourages cooperation, collaboration, respect, and integrity.

Application Instructions Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and cover letter in a single file.

This position is subject to all applicable terms and conditions of the collective agreement between the Governors of the University of Alberta and the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

About Us

The University of Alberta, its buildings, labs and research stations are primarily located on the territory of Néhiyaw (Cree), Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Métis, Nakoda (Stoney), Dene, Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) and Anishinaabe (Ojibway/Saulteaux), lands that are now known as part of Treaties 6, 7 and 8 and homeland of the Métis. The University of Alberta respects the sovereignty, lands, histories, languages, knowledge systems and cultures of all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.

The Alberta School of Business is one of the world’s leading institutions for business education and research. As the first and longest continually accredited business school in Canada, it is also one of the country’s largest, with 70 faculty members, 2,100 undergraduate students, and 950 graduate students. Since its inception in 1916, the school’s innovative thinking, entrepreneurial spirit, and leadership have shaped communities and businesses around the world. With a vision to develop and inspire entrepreneurial leaders from Alberta for the world, the School excels in research, teaching, and external engagement.

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