The Office of the University Secretary supports the President’s Office and the Senior Executive Group on matters related to governance and research, policy analysis and development, data analysis, evaluation, planning, and decision-making activities.
The Policy Development and Research Officer is a full-time continuing role that supports institutional decision-making through policy development and analysis, strategic research, planning, evaluation, and reporting. They conduct research, develop policy and planning materials, and provide analytical support on strategic institutional priorities. They work with various stakeholders across the University, to ensure a consultative and collaborative approach to policy development.
Responsibilities:
Policy Development
- Identify potential issues, conduct research and analysis and provide advice and recommendations.
- Work with academic departments, administrative units, and senior executives to draft, revise, and evaluate institutional policies. Prepare and deliver presentations that outline policy options with the purpose of creating clarity around key decisions.
- Write decision documents, such as briefing notes, discussion and policy papers, for approval by Senior Executives.
- Monitor changes in relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and best practice across the Canadian post-secondary sector. Gather, analyze, interpret and disseminate information required for planning and decision-making.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on policy interpretation and application.
- Facilitate and support institutional strategic planning broadly across the University, including implementation, monitoring, and reporting activities.
- Undertake and assist in research, collection, organization, and analysis of information and data on an ongoing basis and in response to ad hoc requests.
- Analyze and summarize information, such as surveys and reports. Develop recommendations and present the results based on the best information available.
Educational Research, Reporting and Planning
- Conduct research, prepare reports and presentations and undertake advanced and complex special projects using data from the University’s administrative systems, as well as research from external sources.
- Develop and maintain tracking of the University’s key performance indicators (KPI); keep the Senior Executive Group updated on KPIs.
- Support the President and Senior Executive Group with reporting on KPI’s to the Board of Regents, Senate, as well as external stakeholders.
- Prepare briefing materials, reports, presentations, and other analytical documents for the Senior Executive Group, Senate, and the Board.
Administration
- Manage temporary staff.
- Provide guidance to other members of the Policy Department.
Qualifications:
- PhD in the Social Sciences preferred, Master’s degree required.
- Minimum 7 years of related experience, preferably in a post-secondary institution, including design, measurement, policy development, and institutional research.
- Knowledge of, exposure to, and deep interest in higher education and public policy.
- Experience in developing educational/government policy is an asset.
- Experience leading and supporting strategic planning and evaluation, and project management over several fiscal years.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex research designs and analytic frameworks to broad audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to establish collaborative relationships.
- Displays ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Demonstrated understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility and reconciliation principles and their application within policy development.
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with senior administration, faculty and staff across all levels of the university.
- Knowledge of the Strategic Directions, goals, policies, and resources of The University of Winnipeg, including the variety of disciplines and the physical and financial resources of the University.
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
An equivalent combination of education, experience, skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.
Condition(s) of Employment:
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The salary range for this position will be from $93,857 to $118,896 annually.
Note: The work described in this posting will be conducted in-person, with an opportunity to apply for Remote Work for up to two (2) days per week.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognizes that a diverse staff and faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research environments, and is essential to academic and institutional excellence. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage women, racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons to confidentially self-identify at time of application.
The University of Winnipeg is committed to ensuring employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].
The personal information of applicants is collected under the authority of the University of Winnipeg Act and 36(1)(b) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All personal information collected via the recruitment process is used to assess the applicant’s suitability, eligibility, and qualifications for employment, and to otherwise support recruitment activities. This information will be provided to participating members of the recruitment process. Questions regarding the collection of your personal information may be directed to the Director, HR Services, 515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2E9 or [email protected].
