Research Analyst: Academic Planning & HR

Date Posted:  06/11/2026

Req :  48563

Faculty/Division:  UofT Mississauga

Department:  The Office of the Vice-Principal Academic & Dean

Campus:  University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Position Number:  

Existing Vacancy:  Yes

Your opportunity
Situated in the Office of the Vice-Principal Academic & Dean (OVPAD), Academic Operations portfolio, this role reports to the Associate Director, Academic Planning & Policy and supports multiple areas in OVPAD. At the core of academic leadership at U of T Mississauga, the Office of the Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean provides strategic oversight of academic policy and champions the integrity and innovation of UTM’s academic programs.

Additionally, the office plays a central role in supporting the academic mission of UTM's nineteen departments and institutes by fostering inclusive pedagogy, advancing experiential learning opportunities, upholding academic integrity and supporting faculty recruitment, tenure and promotion. This role will provide administrative, project, data and/or report support to Academic Planning & Policy, Programs and Curriculum and Academic HR for processes such as course planning, enrolment monitoring, faculty complement planning, quality assurance reviews and course evaluations.

This role will also support project work for institutional academic policy reviews and web content. As a member of the Academic Operations team, you will support the work of senior leaders including the Vice-Dean, Undergraduate;
Vice-Dean, Faculty;
Vice-Dean, Academic Programs;
Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning;
Assistant Dean and others.

Your responsibilities will include:

Collating and organizing data for various reports; generating reports

Relaying and/or gathering information from senior leadership

Executing assigned tasks according to production schedules and project plans

Informing senior staff of impending deadlines

Proofreading and fact‑checking content

Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance

Resolving issues within the scope of the role and escalating problems as required

Serving as a resource to others by providing (non‑supervisory) job‑related guidance

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.

Minimum five years related experience in an administrative and/or educational environment.

Experience using institutional data dashboards and business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

Experience preparing reports, presentations and briefing materials for senior academic administrators.

Experience interpreting and applying academic policies, procedures and regulations within a post‑secondary environment.

Experience supporting academic human resources processes, including faculty appointments, tenure, promotion, leaves and/or complement planning.

Experience supporting academic planning, policy, curriculum and/or institutional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.

Experience supporting policy review processes within a post‑secondary institution.

Experience with /knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, SharePoint etc.

To be successful in this role you will be:

Adaptable

Articulate

Diplomatic

Efficient

Multi-tasker

Organized

Resourceful

Self‑directed

One position available as a 19‑month term.

Lived Experience Statement  Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2

SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

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