Policy Analyst, Academic Senate (Hybrid)

University of California San Diego; United States; Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Senate Analyst to provide analytical support and policy analysis for the Academic Senate. The role involves preparing briefing materials, evaluating data, and coordinating committee activities in a hybrid work setting.

This 100% limited appointment lasts five months with potential extension based on department needs. Filing deadline is 2026-08-25; strong writing, communication, and confidentiality are essential in collaborating with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Synthesizes complex discussions and prepares briefing materials.
• Researches and evaluates data, reports, proposals, and other documents.
• Evaluates institutional data, reports, policies, and procedures.
• Manages and edits web content using CMS; uses Acrobat, Word, Excel, PP.
• Prepares information for discussions and meetings with internal/external stakeholders.
• Facilitates and coordinates meetings.
• Communicates clearly; builds partnerships with diverse groups.
• Writes clearly and concisely in reports, minutes, and summaries.
• Applies policy analysis techniques and demonstrates sound judgment.
• Maintains confidentiality while representing the Senate and University.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary analytical support for committees on budget priority, policy, and campus planning.
• Deliver comprehensive policy analysis, research and evaluation to support decisions.
• Attend meetings, record minutes, and follow up on actions and responses.
• Handle special projects and serve as liaison across faculty, staff, and administrators.

Skills

Policy analysis

Data research

Communication

Meeting facilitation

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Relational databases

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking a Senate Analyst to provide analytical support and policy analysis for the Academic Senate. The role involves preparing briefing materials, evaluating data, and coordinating committee activities in a hybrid work setting.

This 100% limited appointment lasts five months with potential extension based on department needs. Filing deadline is 2026-08-25; strong writing, communication, and confidentiality are essential in collaborating with faculty and staff.