Policy Analyst (PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 RP)

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Associate Director, provide analytical and administrative support for multiple standing committees of the Academic Senate and Federation. Conduct research, and provide comparative reports, and historical summaries. Counsel committee chairs, members and campus community on policies and procedures. Communicate campus and Senate/Federation policies and procedures and the impact of the same to faculty and staff. Ensure committee compliance with campus policies and practices including participation in committee deliberations to define/recommend courses of action on policy reviews/development and in resolving problems and/or streamlining processes. Make judgments, decisions, and provide recommendations that impact campus academic operations. Conduct research, analyze the data, and provide comparative reports, statistical analyses and historical summaries. Develop operational procedures as well as recommend establishment of new or revision of existing campus and committee policies and procedures. Committee assignments and support are subject to change to accommodate analyst cross-training, exposure to multiple committees, succession planning, and meet office business need. #CA-AR Apply By Date 5/13/2026 at 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

  • No Minimum Education Required
  • Experience working in an executive-level office environment handling and/or advising others on sensitive/confidential information and situations diplomatically.
  • Experience performing analysis and research to interpret data and policy, ability to present analyses both orally and in writing.
  • Experience facilitating large meetings, processes, group dynamics and developing consensus amongst a group.
  • Experience identifying issues and working with the committees and groups to develop solutions based on an understanding of policies, procedures and resources/information available.
  • Experience utilizing computerized systems including MS Suite, web-based applications and databases, and conversion of documents, and developing presentations for projection during meetings; experience using A/V equipment including a teleconference applications
  • Interpersonal skills (oral and written) to communicate professionally and collaboratively, to include ability to write clear, concise and actionable recommendations
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a legislative structure (or other academic legislative body or administrative unit) working with bylaw and regulations.
  • Experience developing creative solutions to general problems, attempting unfamiliar projects/assignments and respond with flexibility to requests for assistance.
  • Experience contributing to a team environment.
  • Experience at a university or educational institution and understanding of an academic cycle, business process and practices.
Key Responsibilities
  • 50% - Advising
  • 50% - Analytical and Research Support
Department Overview The Academic Senate is a legislative organization to which the UC Regents have delegated authority to establish, revise and maintain curricula, instruction, course approval, and admissions policy. The Senate is comprised of the Representative Assembly and more than 30 standing committees. Many of the committees have statutory authority and as such the committee's deliberations and work lead to establishment/revision of campus policy and procedure that directly impact the university. All standing committees have official advisory authority fulfilling the UC Regents requirement for formal faculty counsel/advise concerning campus academic personnel, budget, resource and research principles, policies and procedures. All standing committees are assigned analysts to manage the committee's work and provide immediate, current and historical policy information and guidance. All committees and the analysts interact daily with campus and UC senior administrative offices.

POSITION INFORMATION

  • Salary or Pay Range: $69600.00 - $124200.00/Annually
  • Salary Frequency: Monthly
  • Salary Grade: STEPS
  • UC Job Title: PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 RP
  • UC Job Code: 005257
  • Number of Positions: 2
  • Appointment Type: Staff: Career
  • Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
  • Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Location: Davis CA
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