Performance & Data Analyst

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
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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.

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