Policy Analyst - E3 Alliance

Austin Community College; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is seeking a Policy Analyst for E3 Alliance to support the policy agenda by conducting legislative and policy research, monitoring education developments, and analyzing data to inform decisions.

This position requires strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced policy environment, working with educators, community leaders, and policymakers.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Texas education policy landscape.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced policy environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legislative and policy research.
• Monitor state and federal education developments.
• Analyze education data and translate policy issues for stakeholders.
• Contribute to policy strategy development and coalition engagement.
• Track legislation and inform educators, community leaders, and policymakers.

Job description

Policy Analyst - E3 Alliance

Austin Community College

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Job postings are removed fromadvertising at 12:00 A.M. on the closing date e.g., atmidnight on the day before the closing date.

Austin Community College employees are required to maintain adomicile in the State of Texas while working for the college andthroughout the duration of employment. - AR 4.0300.01

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution thatserves a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 creditstudents each Fall and Spring semester. We embrace our identity asa community college, as reflected in our mission statement. Wepromote student success and community development by providingaffordable access, through traditional and distance learning modes,to higher education and workforce training, including appropriateapplied baccalaureate degrees, in our service area.

As a community college committed to our mission, we seek to recruitand retain a workforce that:

• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching
• Is attracted by the college's mission to promote equitableaccess to educational opportunities
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies tofacilitate success for populations including; first generationcollege students, low-income students, and students fromunderserved communities.
• Focused on student academic achievement and postgraduateoutcomes
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction withothers
• Engages with the community both within and outside of ACC

Job Posting Title:

Policy Analyst - E3 Alliance

Department-Specific Recruitment Details:

Job Description Summary:

E3 Alliance uses data and collaboration to change education systemsso all students succeed. We are nationally recognized for ourpassion and success in transforming education to improve studentoutcomes. E3 Alliance is looking for a Policy Analyst who supportsE3 Alliance's policy agenda by conducting legislative and policyresearch, monitoring state and federal education developments,analyzing education data, and developing resources that informstakeholders and decisionmakers. The Policy Analyst serves as a keycontributor to policy strategy development, coalition engagement,and legislative tracking efforts, helping translate complex policyissues into actionable information for educators, communityleaders, and policymakers. This position requires a strongunderstanding of the Texas education policy landscape, excellentanalytical and communication skills, and the ability to managemultiple priorities in a fast-paced policy environment.

This position is grant-funded, but does not have a definedtimeframe and is intended to be a full-time, ongoingposition.

Job Description:

Supervision Received and Exercised

Operates under the direct supervision of the department manager ordesignated supervisor. The role does not typically includesupervisory responsibilities but may occasionally provide guidanceto junior staff or new hires as part of onboarding and trainingprocesses. The position is expected to work independently onroutine tasks while seeking direction for more complex assignments.Analysts are responsible for managing their own workload