Assistant Vice President Institutional Planning & Chief Data Officer - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Purpose:Reporting directly to the Provost & Vice-President Academic, the Assistant Vice-President Institutional Planning & Chief Data Officer (AVP IP & CDO) is responsible for the on-going leadership of the Office of Institutional Planning and Analysis (OIPA) at York University. Under the leadership of the AVP IP & CDO, OIPA is responsible for supporting the operationalization of the University's Academic Plan (UAP), integrating academic and administrative processes (integration of institutional enrolment, budget, human resources and capital planning processes) within the institution's Integrated Resource Planning (IRP) framework, ensuring appropriate dissemination of data to Faculties and other units across campus to support their work, conducting appropriate research and analysis and preparing reports for internal and external purposes, monitoring and reporting on progress towards plans. supporting the alignment of resources with priorities, and liaising with relevant external agencies such as the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) and the Council of Ontario Universities (COU). Working closely with the Provost, the AVP IPA & CDO and his/her team will be responsible for institutional academic resource planning. The AVP IP & CDO is a highly visible position within the York community (representing the University's Institutional Planning and Analysis strategies) as well as externally with professional organizations and government personnel. As such, while the AVP IP & CDO reports directly to the Provost and Vice President Academic, the AVP IP & CDO will work closely with the President and University Executive (Vice-Presidents, AVPs, Deans, Executive Directors) to integrate various planning processes to support the achievement of the University's academic and strategic priorities. The AVP IP & CDO monitors and analyzes external policies through coordinated liaison with government, other institutions and university offices and organizations and in turn, recommend appropriate strategies to the President, Provost, and other Vice-Presidents as appropriate.OIPA has five key areas to support its mandate: (1) Strategic Enrolment Management. (2) Integrated Resource Planning. (3) Institutional Research and Analysis. (4) Academic Resource Planning. and (5) Data Governance, as well as plays a leadership role in building institutional capacity to support the University's achievement of its goals and initiatives.Education:Graduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field required.Experience:Ten years' experience in large complex organization, university experience preferred. Experience with budgets, data analysis and enrolment planning required. Experience with preparing and presenting plans to senior level executives and committees. Experience managing employees in a unionized environment is preferred. Experience working with government, especially MCU is an asset.Skills:Comprehensive knowledge of university operations. Demonstrated excellent analytical research and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated initiative, must be a self starter. In-depth knowledge of performance management objective setting and processes. Excellent priority setting and time management skills. Able to manage high volume of work with competing priorities within constrained time frame. Ability to generate support from community and resolve conflicts as they arise. Ability to influence others, build support and establish credibility. Demonstrates sound judgement and political astuteness. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate tact and diplomacy skills. Excellent organizational and supervisory skills. Ability to interact professionally with internal and external contacts and deliver superior level of service to the university. Superior computer skills. Advanced knowledge of financial and HR databases.Additional Notes:Please note: This position requires the candidate to produce a verification of degree(s), credential(s) or equivalencies from accredited institutions and/or international equivalents at the time of interview.

• Compensation:

York implemented a revised CPM Compensation Framework in 2019. The Framework is a salary grid consisting of 6 or 8 steps (depending on job grade) which is reviewed annually with possible adjustments, and a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award. Employees will receive the grid adjustment and depending on performance, eligible permanent employees may move to the next step of the grid and may receive a lump sum Performance Based Recognition Award.Visit the CPM Compensation page on the HR Website to find out more about York's CPM Compensation Program.The University welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including, but not limited to women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities (racialized), Indigenous Peoples and persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation. York University is committed to a positive, supportive and inclusive environment.York University offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes. If you are contacted by York University regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if you require accommodation.We are committed to enhancing our environmentally and socially responsible practices for the benefit of all members of the York community. Our long term perspective recognizes our responsibility to be innovators and to continually work as a community to reduce our ecological impact.York University employees must apply to jobs through the Employee Career Portal - YU Hire. If you are a current York University employee and/or are using your rights under a collective agreement to view and/or apply to jobs, you MUST log into YU Hire to access the York University Employee Career Portal.PLEASE NOTE: Applications must be received by 11:55 pm EST on the posted deadline date, if applicable.