Policy Analyst: Academic Governance & Scholarly Policy

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco seeks a capable analyst to support the Academic Senate governance and related committees. You will research, analyze, and interpret issues affecting academic freedom, scholarly communication, library services, and faculty rights and responsibilities.

You will prepare reports, recommendations, and policy analyses, collaborating with faculty, Senate leadership, and campus administrators to advance governance initiatives and ensure informed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience/training.
• 1+ years of progressively responsible analytical, policy, project management, academic administration, or administrative experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; ability to learn organization-specific software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, interpret, and support resolution of issues related to academic governance and campus matters.
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and executive summaries for Senate committees and leadership.
• Collaborate with faculty, Senate leadership, and campus administrators to support deliberations and policy development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Policy analysis

Project management

Administrative experience

Effective writing

Confidentiality

Data interpretation

Research

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database management systems

Web-based systems

Job description

The University of California, San Francisco seeks a capable analyst to support the Academic Senate governance and related committees. You will research, analyze, and interpret issues affecting academic freedom, scholarly communication, library services, and faculty rights and responsibilities.

You will prepare reports, recommendations, and policy analyses, collaborating with faculty, Senate leadership, and campus administrators to advance governance initiatives and ensure informed