Assistant director Jobs in Milton, ON

Date Posted : 05 / 08 / 2025

Req ID : 42876

Faculty / Division : UofT Mississauga

Department : UTM : Ofc of the Vice President & Principal

Campus : University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Description :

The Assistant Director, Planning Analytics plays a critical role in overseeing data analysis and reporting to support the UTM's strategic objectives. Reporting to the Director of Data Strategy & Analytics, the Assistant Director translates high-level data strategy into actionable insights that guide long-term divisional planning. The Assistant Director, Planning Analytics plays a vital role in supporting data-informed strategic decision-making across campus. This position focuses on analyzing institutional and divisional trends, forecasting future needs, and providing insights that shape long-term planning and policy development. By leveraging data analytics and predictive modeling, the Assistant Director helps leadership make informed decisions about institutional growth, resource investment, and strategic priorities.

Qualifications Required :

Education

Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics or Business Administration (or equivalent) with a strong quantitative background; Possible combination of education and experience with a strong emphasis on quantitative, statistical, and business intelligence.

Experience

Minimum four to five (4-5)) years related experience in statistical analysis, demographic analysis, computer-assisted analysis, and / or operations research. Administrative experience in a university setting, establishing protocols, administering and interpreting policies, rules and regulations and developing systems or similar administrative processes, especially in an environment with distributed approval authority. 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 "big data", gathering, analyzing and presenting data in professional and confidential manner using most appropriate data gathering and analysis tools and software. Detailed knowledge of U of T regulations, requirements and processes a definite asset. Experience collaborating and interacting with senior administrators and providing advice and expertise; Experience in team building, training, and managing staff.

Skills

Excellent demonstrated leadership skills. Detailed knowledge of ROSI or a similar system is required. Experience with SPSS, R, SQL, Python or similar software for descriptive and inferential statistical analysis and predictive modeling. Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization software. Aptitude in systems thinking, analytical ability, problem-solving strength. Excellent writing, communication and presentation. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple complex projects. Detail-oriented, strong analytical and conceptual thinking. Highly familiar with business intelligence structures (relational or dimensional modelling). Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills. 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. Knowledge of university or college policies, particularly academic policies, and demonstrated knowledge of admission processes in an undergraduate environment.

Other

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; Ability to coach staff and assess performance. Demonstrated commitment to professional and staff development. Tact, diplomacy, judgment, and the ability to analyze and problem solve. 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. Must combine a strong customer service ethic with adherence to strict University and Divisional policies. Must apply discretion and good judgement when interpreting complex and often conflicting rules and policies, and applying them to specific situations. Ability to master and apply a large, complex and changing set of rules and policies; Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.

• Please note this is a term position until April 2027

8. SIGNATURES : 8. SIGNATURES :

Closing Date : 05 / 21 / 2025,11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : Salaried

Appointment Type : Budget - Term

Schedule : Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : PM 3 Hiring Zone : $91,937 - $107,259 Broadband Salary Range : $91,937 - $153,227

Job Category : Administrative / Managerial

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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