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Department Overview
Graduate, Undergraduate and Equity Affairs (GUEA) department at the UC Office of the President. GUEA provides leadership and support for efforts that advance UC equity and inclusion, close equity gaps, promote access to and successful completion of baccalaureate and graduate degrees, and help to provide an exemplary University experience for all. We are committed to the University of California's academic mission and to our core values: integrity in advocating unapologetically for access and institutional equity, respect for one another, accountability for and effective use of our public resources, and excellence in our service to the University and the State.

Position Summary
The Senior Policy Analyst supports GUEA's Educator Programs Unit by effectively analyzing, interpreting, and reporting data and information on the University's K-12 educator preparation and professional learning programs, educational partnerships, and community engagement programs to the University's stakeholders, program practitioners, community and intergovernmental partners, policymakers, and funders. The Senior Policy Analyst uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of industry practices in policy and data analysis, program management, and organizational policies and procedures; and resolves a wide range of issues in innovative as well as practical ways. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires analysis and recommendations. In addition, the Analyst will provide strategic insights for the unit. The Analyst reports to the Executive Director of Educator Programs and works closely with the Assistant Director of Educator Programs, other GUEA colleagues, UCOP staff, campus leaders, and external stakeholders. This position can be hybrid or fully remote. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

55% Data, Policy, and Strategy Analysis: Interprets, researches, gathers, analyzes, and summarizes information for complex data projects related to K-12 educator preparation and professional learning, student academic preparation, strategic partnerships and diversity, equity and inclusion issues and trends. Conducts complex analysis including individual-level records of program participants, UC corporate student files, UC personnel data warehouses, degree/credential outcomes, student/participant experience surveys, and external data sources such as the College Board and National Student Clearinghouse. Creates Tableau online data visualizations, infographics and dashboards from multiple data sources. Distills key trends and policies through ongoing environmental scanning of educator preparation efforts at other institutions across the state and the nation. Works cooperatively with campus staff, program practitioners, and other data and policy analysts in the unit and other UCOP offices in the interpretation of data and presentation of results and findings. Uses data to recommend strategies and efforts to advance the University's educator preparation and educational equity goals and metrics.

35% Communications: Develops frequent high-level reports and analytics for senior leadership including executive briefs, white papers, and Regents' items for senior leadership. Works closely with program leaders to develop program highlights analytics including infographics. Devises surveys to evaluate program outcomes. Researches and summarizes best practices in the field with a focus on those relevant to effective teaching and learning. Prepares regular and ad-hoc briefings for management, senior leaders, and the Regents on topics including, but not limited to, educator preparation, school leadership, and campus diversity and inclusion initiatives. Drafts correspondence, reports, executive summaries, memos, briefs, fact sheets, Regents' items, speeches and talking points to communicate findings and recommendations. Responds rapidly to requests and inquiries from internal and external stakeholders. Conducts presentations on UC's educator preparation programs with various audiences. Synthesizes research findings on educational policy, data, and research as related to goals and strategies of the unit, department, and division. Conducts information webinars on data and policy.

10% OTHER DUTIES: Assists with the planning and coordination of unit-sponsored projects and events as needed. Attends classes, seminars and conferences that enhance professional expertise and foster managerial competency. Participates in activities that enhance the UC community and support the university mission. Upholds the organization's Principles of Community and assures that those values are upheld throughout the department. Some travel is required. Other duties as assigned.

Experience
Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience in educational policy research analyzing and interpreting complex data sets, programs, and policies.

Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of state and federal education policy, including issues related to teacher education and professional development, K-12 subject matter standards, pedagogy, student assessment, and/or school accountability mechanisms.
• Demonstrated knowledge of educational access and equity issues affecting student learning.
• Experience working with and understanding relational databases, programming database. queries and analyzing and interpreting complex data sets.
• Strong ability to present information, both written and verbally, in a clear, concise, and non-technical manner.
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex topics and make them understandable to a general audience.
• Able to exercise good judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving through active listening, critical thinking, good interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task.
• Calm under pressure and able to meet deadlines and manage projects from start to finish.

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming experience in data management applications such as Business Objects, Cognos, SAS, SPSS, Stata, DB Visualizer, SQL or similar.
• Experience in working with diverse communities, constituents, stakeholders, or clients.

Education
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's Degree in education, public policy or a related discipline.

Job Title
Project Policy Analyst 4

Job Code
007399

Salary Grade
Grade 23

Payscale:
$106,000 - $122,000

Full Salary Range:
$85,800 - $158,200

The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

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HOW TO APPLY

Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position can be hybrid or fully remote. The selected candidate must reside within the state of California or be willing to relocate.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is May 5, 2024. The position will be open until filled.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position.

Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014.

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EEO STATEMENT

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