Director, Centre for Institutional Analysis and Planning

Department: Centre for Institutional Analysis and Planning (CIAP)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Site: The Michener Institute
Salary: $114,596.62 - $143,245.78 per annum (Commensurate with experience and consistent with Michener compensation policy)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Opportunity for hybrid work arrangements available for this role (min. 2 days onsite per week)

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada's only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We're uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally. Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen.

If you want to work with a team of professionals dedicated to the advancement of applied health sciences, we encourage you to apply for the Director, Centre for Institutional Analysis and Planning position with The Michener Institute.

Reporting to the Vice Principal of Academics and Operations, the Director will lead the Centre for Institutional Analysis and Planning (CIAP) and be responsible for research, analytics, and data management to support Michener's evidence-informed decision-making and strategic and academic planning. This role involves overseeing data analysis and reporting and developing and maintaining a robust data governance framework in collaboration with teams in Information Management (IM) and the University Health Network (UHN).

Responsibilities

• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting for the organization, ensuring compliance with external requirements.
• Develop KPIs and driving continuous quality improvement through data insights.
• Advise on institutional metrics and create reports for key stakeholders, including student enrollment and retention trends, supporting strategic and budget planning.
• Evaluate institutional effectiveness, support program reviews, and promote data literacy across the organization by providing data-driven insights, ensuring effective data use, and addressing challenges related to data quality and ethics.
• Develop and implement forecasting models for enrollment and budget planning and monitor sector trends.
• Stay current on data governance trends and collaborate with stakeholders on creating data frameworks to ensure compliance and quality.
• Work closely with key stakeholders (e.g., Associate Vice-Principal Academic, Academic, Registrar, Director, Continuing Education & International) to develop a data governance framework and advance data literacy across Michener to promote a culture of collaboration
• Lead CIAP staff, manage performance, training, budget, and ensure alignment with institutional priorities and efficient service delivery.
• Perform research and analysis for special projects, support funding proposals, and assist with studies related to institutional goals as directed by leadership.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

• Master's required (PhD preferred) in a relevant field of study (education, higher education, statistics or social sciences)
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in institutional research within higher education or health-related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in guiding and implementing organizational changes
• Strong understanding of research ethics, cultural sensitivities, and the ability to engage with diverse populations and stakeholders, while considering the implications of diversity in data analysis and interpretation.
• Adaptable to rapidly changing technologies and methodologies in data management, analytics and research.
• Proficient in effectively presenting and communicating complex data and findings to diverse audiences, including those without technical expertise.
• Proven skills in negotiating and collaborating with various stakeholders for resources, priorities, and data access.
• Strategic yet logical and can easily move between strategy and tactical execution in order to drive results and meet priorities.
• Satisfactory Canadian Police Clearance document required upon hire.

Closing Date: Until Filled

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.

For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca.

The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted.