Data Systems Analyst

Position Title : Data Systems Analyst

THE RIDLEY DIFFERENCE

Founded in 1889, Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school with over 750 students in JK to grade 12 from more than 55 countries worldwide. The Ridley experience integrates a traditional liberal arts education with individual learning enhanced by the principles of positive psychology, the International Baccalaureate continuum program, a learner-driven culture and campus community, exceptional athletics and dynamic arts programs, and a commitment of service to others. This unique combination prepares meaningful and flourishing lives by teaching the habits of mind, body and spirit, and the values needed to lead in a global society.

Ridley College is located on 90 acres in St. Catharine’s, Ontario in the heart of the Niagara Peninsula and is comprised of a stunning blend of century old buildings housing modernized technology.

OUR TEAM

Ridley offers the prospect of being part of a high-performance team in a nourishing workplace community that encourages collaboration, innovation, inclusivity and curious minds, and where grit and perseverance are assets. We strive to create a culture of belonging on campus based on trust, collaboration and cooperation, and to promote and deepen these shared values in all we do, with all members of our extended community.

Joining the team at Ridley means you are committed to life-long learning and development, have integrity, and value being of service in a richly diverse community. We cultivate the full potential in each of our students by having a caring, committed and world-class team. Attracting, developing and retaining people who thrive in Ridley’s positive education culture that recognizes and celebrates individual strengths is critical to our success.

OVERVIEW

Ridley College is seeking a detail-oriented and innovative Data Systems Analyst to join our Information Technology team. Reporting to the Senior Data Systems Analyst, you will play a vital role in developing, maintaining, and securing our database products and applications. You will ensure accurate data collection, processing, modeling, and analysis to support strategic decision-making and operational excellence across academic, athletic, and business functions.

The Data Systems Analyst will :

Design, configure, and maintain database systems and related applications to support school operations.

Manage data in Blackbaud CORE and associated modules, including upgrades, backups, and security controls.

Monitor system access, write procedures and scripts, and ensure data integrity and disaster recovery readiness.

Develop data models, reports, and dashboards using Power BI, SQL, and Python to support decision-making.

Automate data workflows and integrations across platforms using Power Automate.

Document processes, maintain system documentation, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, escalating when necessary.

Collaborate with IT team members, vendors, and stakeholders to deliver solutions and improvements.

Present data analysis and dashboard examples to school leaders and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary diploma or university degree in computer science, information technology, or a related discipline.
• Progress toward relevant industry certifications / designations (e.g., Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft SQL) is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing database administration functions, ideally within an educational institution.
• Hands-on experience with database management, data modeling, and analytics.
• In-depth knowledge of MS SQL Server and Microsoft Azure database products.
• Proficient in at least one programming language, preferably Python.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Experience with data dashboards, reporting, and large dataset analysis.
• Familiarity with cloud-based education management solutions (Blackbaud preferred).
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate across all levels.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.