Research Analyst – External Advocacy

Responsibilities

• Attend internal and external meetings as requested by the DRA or Executive Committee.
• Produce briefings and advocacy documents for the DRA and/or Executive Committee at the request of the DRA or Executive Committee.
• Monitor external (government, sector and media) trends and developments affecting post-secondary policy and perception; report shifts and synthesize trends for the DRA and Executive Committee as needed.
• Assist in the strategic analysis of data and trends, and provide planning and ideas input for department and executive consideration when appropriate.
• Maintain files in areas of active inquiry and effectively archive all knowledge that could have future value.
• Maintain an awareness of the committee structure and overall governance of the three levels of government.
• As directed, research the history and purpose of policies, and their impact upon students.
• Provide information ab...