Project Manager & Data/Policy Coordinator

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 41,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Project Manager & Data/Policy Coordinator to support DEI programs and initiatives. The role involves applying research concepts, data collection, and policy analysis to inform data-driven recommendations and disseminate results across platforms.

Under the Vice Chancellor for DEI, you will synthesize literature, engage diverse audiences, and translate basic research into actionable policy guidance.

Qualifications

• Proficient in communication and written skills.
• Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates discretion and maintains confidentiality.
• Uses sound judgment when addressing issues and concerns.
• Able to analyze, research and synthesize large data with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of policy analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Fully analyzes issues and problems, gathers data and information, finds and evaluates alternatives and makes sound recommendations.
• Applies professional concepts to conduct analytical studies or projects of moderate scope and complexity addressing policy, research, and procedural issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Discretion & confidentiality

Judgment & problem solving

Data analysis & synthesis

Policy analysis techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced graduate degree

Job description

Position Information

UCR is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), recognized as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American, Native American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), with initiatives promoting partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges such as California Indian Nations College (CINC). The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is committed to the urgent, sustained, and comprehensive work of creating a campus climate of mutual respect and communal vision at the University of California, Riverside. Under the direct supervision of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), the Project Manager & Data/Policy Coordinator will apply research concepts, analysis, and data collection to support DEI programs, initiatives, and projects. The Project Manager & Data/Policy Coordinator will demonstrate a broad, team-oriented skill set, including the ability to synthesize literature and write concisely to engage all audiences, take basic research to produce data-driven policy recommendations, and disseminate the research results and activities through multiple platforms. The full salary range for the Project Manager & Data/Policy Coordinator is $29.01 - $49.71 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $29.93/hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

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

Advanced Graduate Degree

Advanced graduate or professional degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Experience Requirements

2 - 4 years of related experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

Generic Scope

Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

Custom Scope

Applies professional concepts to conduct analytical studies or projects of moderate scope and complexity to address a variety of policy, research and procedural issues. Fully analyzes issues and problems, gathers data and information, finds and evaluates alternatives and makes sound recommendations.

Department Custom Scope

UCR is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), recognized as both a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Asian American, Native American and Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), with initiatives promoting partnership with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Tribal Colleges such such as California Indian Nations College (CINC). The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is committed to the urgent, sustained, and comprehensive work of creating a campus climate of mutual respect and communal vision at the University of California, Riverside. Under the direct supervision of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), the Project Policy & Data Coordinator will apply research concepts, analysis, and data collection to support DEI programs, initiatives, and projects. The Project Policy & Data Coordinator will demonstrate a broad, team-oriented skill set, including the ability to synthesize literature and write concisely to engage all audiences, take basic research to produce data-driven policy recommendations, and disseminate the research results and activities through multiple platforms.