Associate Vice-Provost, Institutional Planning & Analysis
Overview
The Associate Vice-Provost, Institutional Planning & Analysis provides senior-level analytical, research, and policy expertise to support evidence-based decision-making, integrated planning, and strategic initiatives at Lakehead University. Reporting to the Vice-Provost, Institutional Planning &; Analysis, this role plays a critical leadership function in multi-year planning, budgeting, enrolment management, policy response, and institutional reporting. The position works closely with executive leadership and serves as a delegate for the Vice-Provost as required, including representing the University at provincial and sector-wide tables.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior analytical and strategic support for integrated, multi-year planning, budgeting, and strategic enrolment management
- Lead enrolment analysis, modelling, forecasting, and revenue projections to inform institutional sustainability and decision-making
- Develop and present complex data, forecasts, and scenario analyses to senior leadership, governance bodies, and external stakeholders
- Support institutional responses to provincial and sector policy development through research, analysis, and risk assessment
- Represent Lakehead University on provincial and sector-wide committees and act as Vice- Provost delegate as required
- Lead or oversee institutional research, data governance, accountability reporting, and submissions to government and sector bodies
- Provide expert advice on policy implications, funding formulas, and enrolment-related impacts on University finances
- Support program planning, new program development, cyclical program and accreditation reviews, and environmental scanning
- Contribute to strategic initiatives led by the President, Provost, and Vice-Provost, including major academic and capital initiatives
- Promote best practices in analytics, forecasting, data visualization, change management, and performance management
- Foster a high-performing, service-oriented, and collaborative team environment within Institutional Planning & Analysis
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Statistics, Business, Public Policy, or a related field with a strong research focus
- Extensive experience in institutional research, policy analysis, strategic planning, or a related senior analytical role
- Advanced expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and statistical analysis, forecasting methodologies, and research design
- Strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to interpret enrolment impacts on revenue and funding models
- Advanced proficiency with analytical and data management software (e.g., SPSS/SAS, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn institutional systems
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex and ambiguous information into clear, actionable insights for senior decision-makers
- Excellent written, oral, and persuasive communication skills, including presentation to executive and external audiences
- Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, meet competing deadlines, and exercise sound judgment with a high degree of accuracy and discretion
- Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-management skills in a complex organizational environment
Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. This is in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.
Lakehead University has a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of underrepresented groups among applicants, candidates, and hires. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity-deserving groups, is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred.
We appreciate your interest; Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (807) 343-8010 ext. 8334 or human.resources@lakeheadu.ca to make appropriate arrangements.