Research Associate

Department: Research and Planning

This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

Temporary full-time from 04/01/2025 to 08/31/2026 

Temporary Absence of the Regular Incumbent

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph you must apply on the internal Career Page in order to be considered as an internal applicant. 

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General Purpose

The Office of Institutional Research and Planning serve as advisers and consultants to the University of Guelph (U of G) in academic activities and decision-making processes. Through quantitative analysis, collection and dissemination of data, we provide support to both academic and administrative departments in all aspects of planning, research, enrolment, and budget. Reporting to the Director of Research, Analytics and Planning, the Research Associate provides on-going support for University-wide projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates projects, including engaging other units, gathering of information sources and developing communication plans;
• Performs appropriate quantitative and qualitative analyses on large amounts of complex information including survey results;
• Creates data visualizations and prepares reports and other dissemination materials with conclusions and recommendations to support decision-making at the University;
• Conducts environmental scans of factors which impact U of G, other Ontario universities and the post-secondary education sector;
• Facilitates the administration and development of surveys at U of G;
• Supports with preparation of ethics applications for review by the Research Ethics Board;
• Works independently and in collaboration with colleagues within the Office, from across campus, or from outside the University;
• Works with sensitive and/or confidential data with a high level of discretion;
• Ensures that all projects are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Statistics, Social Sciences (e.g. Economics, Psychology) or related field and preferably with two years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Excellent quantitative, analytical and problem-solving skills, and an aptitude for research and analysis;
• Intermediate statistical programming and coding skills in programs such as SAS, R, SPSS, etc.;
• Knowledge and experience of data visualizations tools such as Tableau, Power BI, etc.;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with sound professional judgement, tact and diplomacy;
• Knowledge of the specific environment of the University of Guelph, its policies, organization and processes is considered an asset;
• A high level of discretion and confidentiality given some work assignments and issues addressed are confidential and may only be disclosed at the executive level;
• Must possess a high degree of commitment to the job, be highly motivated, and well organized to deal with a high volume of work.

Employee Type: Regular 

Position Number: 10061008 

Classification: P&M FT- Band 04 

Professional/Managerial Salary Bands 

• Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 04/07/2025 

Closing Date: 04/14/2025 

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