Student Data Analyst - Office of the Vice President Administration and Finance

Competition Number:
67S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Office of the Vice President Administration and Finance
Position:
Student Data Analyst
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 37.5 hours per week (June to August)  Up to 20 hours per week (September to December)
Salary:

$21.20 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay 

Term:

ASAP to December 31, 2025 

We are seeking a Student Data Analyst to join our team.  This position offers an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in data analysis while contributing to important projects that support the University鈥檚 mission and strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will be skilled in analytical thinking and passionate about leveraging data to improve our University.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Working alongside teams within the University to establish data project scope
  • Collect and combine data sets from multiple sources
  • Where appropriate, validate and transform resulting data sets (i.e., clean, standardize and analyze) to identify patterns, trends and inter-relationships
  • Deliver data and interpretations of the data in useful ways to users, making large and/or complex data accessible and understandable to varied audiences
  • Data visualization, where possible, to enhance usability and accessibility
  • Document sources and methodologies
  • Document data gaps and/or challenges for potential next steps

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Overall, a combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills and personal qualities will be considered:

  • Enrolled in a degree program in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong ability to manage time, a number of projects and meet deadlines
  • Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (i.e. particularly Excel and/or Access) 
  • Intermediate ability to visualize data using tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI or similar tools)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 17吃瓜, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

17吃瓜 is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. 17吃瓜 is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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