Location
Calgary, AB | Canada
Job description
SAIT’s Business Intelligence and Analytics department supports the institution with market intelligence and business analysis. Our unique in-house research team, through consultation and the study of industry changes, labour markets and SAIT’s programming and products, helps inform essential business decisions
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager, Market Research and Product Support, the Market Research Analyst contributes to the design and implementation of major market research and feasibility studies. This will include conducting primary research using a variety of market research techniques as well as analyzing secondary research. The information collected is used in the decision making process at various levels within the SAIT organization. Research studies are conducted for all areas of SAIT and they encompass a comprehensive evaluation of all issues addressed in the research
The Role
- Assist in managing of all aspects of market research process, including questionnaire design, data collection, statistical analysis and presentations of the results.
- Develop moderator guides and recruitment guidelines for focus groups.
- Responsible for trend analysis and reporting on a variety of primary and secondary research initiatives such as satisfaction surveys, customer behavior surveys and analysis of 3rd party reports.
- Program and launch surveys using the SAIT Insights research community as well as other ad-hoc surveys.
- Assist in management of SAIT Insights community including panel recruitment, panel health monitoring and purging of inactive panelists.
- Responsible for conducting competitive scans and analysis as well as market scans as they relate to post-secondary education and SAIT programming.
- Support market and industry needs and future trends assessment to assist with development of new SAIT program offerings.
- Assist in maintaining quality control and data integrity.
- Keep abreast of current trends in education as they relate to SAIT.
- Respond to ad hoc inquiries for information and analysis of issue from SAIT’s community.
Qualifications
- Related Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis on market research and analysis, statistical methods, reporting, analytical thinking; equivalent combinations of experience and education will be considered;
- Minimum of 1-3 years related experience, with a professional record of accomplishment in market research work; emphasis on design and assessment methods;
- Expertise in SPSS statistical analysis software; Microsoft Office suite, experience and/or knowledge of the post-secondary Banner enterprise system preferred (not required);
- Proficient in online survey programming and study management.
- An interest in both the educational field and in market research as well as keeping abreast of current educational sector issues.
- Strong communication, team work, collaboration and interpersonal skills;
- Excellent project management, administrative, and organizational skills.
- Highly motivated individual, with a strong sense of responsibility, and a high level of integrity.
Job Classification: Research Officer I
Salary Range : $61,111.70 - $63, 920.35
Hours per week: 36.25
Posting End Date: March 14, 2024
About SAIT SAIT is a global leader in applied education. Named one of Alberta’s Top Employers, we offer the chance to work with a purpose — preparing the next generation of industry leaders, entrepreneurs, advocates and explorers.
Building on our 100+ year history, we’re looking for innovative, bold and collaborative employees who embrace change and deliver world-class customer experiences. Your future starts now at SAIT
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