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About the Role

The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world. Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possible so that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge. This role manages the delivery of data, reporting and analytics to support planning, policy formulation, and decision-making to further the academic mission of the University.

Responsibilities

Manages the delivery of data, reporting and analytics.
Provides information to support planning, policy formulation, and decision-making.
Leads and coordinates data analysis, investigations, and assessment projects.
Facilitates access to information maintained in the institution’s administrative and research information systems.
Monitors key indicators and ensures the integrity of data/information released in reports or studies.
Manages data collection and data analysis relative to university priorities.
Manages the compilation of data and submission of required reports regarding university activities.
Guides project teams and develops collaborations.
Ensures projects are delivered in scope, on time and within budget.
Manages multiple complex projects simultaneously.
Coaches staff and assesses performance.
Sets priorities and fosters a strong team environment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Quantitative Social Sciences, Information, Data Sciences, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Strong project management background with a strong emphasis on analysis, metrics, and business intelligence.
Minimum five to seven (5-7) years of experience in data analysis, statistical analysis, institutional research, business intelligence, performance measurement, or related analytical disciplines.
Experience leading complex projects and initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
Experience establishing protocols, administering and interpreting policies, rules and regulations.
Experience developing systems or similar administrative processes.
Significant experience with databases and systems as well as compiling and analyzing complex information.
Proven successful experience conducting research.
Experience in mapping suitable analytic solutions to ensure required performance data can be reliably tracked and reported.
Project management, time management and communication skills necessary to execute the responsibilities in a collaborative, academic setting.
Experience working with information technology systems and demonstrated experience in increasing the operational efficiency and effectiveness of processes and systems with technology.
Demonstrated experience working with large institutional data systems- gathering, analyzing and presenting data in professional and confidential manner using most appropriate data gathering and analysis tools and software.
Experience collaborating and interacting with senior administrators and providing advice and expertise.
Experience developing and presenting analysis and reporting to support senior leadership decision-making.
Experience in team building, training, and managing staff.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and implement project deliverables.
High degree of political acuity and judgment, consensus building.
Aptitude in systems thinking, analytical ability, problem-solving strength.
Ability to work in ambiguous situations, multiple interruptions, conflicting deadlines.
Ability to be creative in the development of ideas and in the combining of data sources to facilitate analyses.
Excellent organizational skills in planning and managing projects.
Flexibility to adapt to changing needs.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, senior university administrators and external contacts.
Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Managerial skills and the ability to set priorities and foster a strong team environment.
Tact, diplomacy, judgment, and the ability to analyze and problem solve.
The ability to work in and program services for a very diverse stakeholder group.
Solid understanding of the University and University organizational structure.
Knowledge and understanding of the University and University’s mission.
Attention to detail and accuracy.

Skills

Leadership skills
Project management skills
Change management skills
Business intelligence
Data visualization
Reporting
Data management tools
Modern cloud-based data platforms
Project management methodologies
Data delivery practices
Systems thinking
Analytical ability
Problem-solving
Writing skills
Communication skills
Presentation skills
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
Conflict-resolution skills

Location

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Work Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

5-7 years

Education Level

Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

$93,592 - $155,985

About the Company

The Vice-President, Research & Innovation (VPRI) portfolio supports the University of Toronto as a top public research university in the world.
Our mission is to create the most supportive environment possible so that our researchers, innovators and learners can do what they do best — advance understanding and apply new knowledge.
Our work supports, fosters and promotes the research and innovation culture and activities of our faculty, staff and students, along with our partner hospitals, funding sponsors, and partners in the public and private sector.
VPRI provides a full range of services including guidance to faculty, staff and students on funding opportunities, research agreement negotiation, oversight and accountability services including research accounting, environmental health and safety, innovation and entrepreneurship, partnerships, policies and procedures, and institutional awards and honours.

Equal Opportunity

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.