Academic Planning Analyst

UIC; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC is seeking an Academic Planning Analyst to ensure LAS allocates instructional resources efficiently while maintaining student success and progress toward degree. You will review, analyze, and finalize resources for LAS units and work with LAS IT to improve the planning/reporting application.

The role requires collaboration with departments to align offerings with student needs, predict enrollment trends, and provide data-driven recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education Administration, Data Analytics, Business Administration or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Three+ years in academic resource management, enrollment management or institutional research.
• Experience with complex data sets and data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency with database systems, reporting tools and budgeting software is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate requests for instructional resources with the Executive Associate Dean.
• Serve as liaison with academic departments on instructional operations.
• Manage complex adjustments to budgets and course schedules during peak periods.
• Collaborate to predict enrollment trends and monitor enrollments.
• Provide guidance on enrollment optimization and class utilization.
• Train end users and oversee the instructional planning/reporting application.

Skills

Analytics

Communication

Prioritization

Data interpretation

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Budgeting software

Job description

Salary: Thebudgeted salary range for the position is $75,000-$100,000.

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Academic Planning Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that LAS is allocating its instructional resources efficiently while maintaining student success and progress to degree. Using various data sources this position will review, analyze, approve and finalize instructional resources for the academic units within UIC's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). Will work with the LAS Information Technology group on improving and maintaining the college's instructional planning and reporting application including training end users.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Executive Associate Dean to evaluate requests for instructional resources, including course offerings, faculty course loads, TA and Adjunct FTE levels, teaching releases, and use of external resources.
• Serve as the primary liaison with academic departments on instructional operational matters, including reviewing requests for additional resources, providing guidance, and communicating approvals or denials.
• Manage complex operational adjustments to instructional budgets and course schedules, particularly during peak registration periods for fall and spring semesters.
• Partner with the LAS Institutional Research Analyst to predict and track enrollment trends, monitor course enrollments, and identify underenrolled sections throughout the registration cycle.
• Provide expert guidance to departments on underenrolled classes, student demand, classroom capacity, cross-listed courses, and enrollment optimization strategies.
• Coordinate with LAS Student Affairs and departments to align course offerings with student needs and progress toward degree completion.
• Monitor College course minimum enrollment policies, coordinate the closure of underenrolled classes, assess their impact on academic programs, and support long‑term planning.
• Oversee the LAS instructional planning and reporting application, including ensuring data integrity, managing year-end closeouts, and coordinating with departments for accurate financial and operational reporting.
• Serve as the primary user-focused expert and trainer for the instructional planning and reporting application, delivering training sessions and supporting end users across the College in collaboration with LAS IT.
• Support data visualization for instruction, enrollments, and budgets.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Associate Dean, including scheduling, preparing for, participating in, and taking notes during meetings related to instructional budgets and resources.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education Administration, Data Analytics, Business Administration or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred)
• Professional experience in academic resource management, enrollment management, or institutional research in a higher education setting. Three or more years of experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with complex data sets (e.g., enrollment data, course scheduling, or instructional budgets).
• Experience with database systems, reporting tools, or budgeting software is highly desirable.

Academic Planning Analyst

Hiring Department: LAS Administration

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Posting Close Date: October 19, 2026

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret enrollment trends, forecast instructional needs, and make data‑driven recommendations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial and personnel information appropriately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.