Policy Analyst

UC Irvine is a prestigious member of the Association of American Universities, known for its academic excellence and vibrant community. The Policy Analyst role involves managing cases related to academic integrity and student conduct, analyzing policies, and overseeing the implementation of new programs and processes within the Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct.

Responsibilities:

• Uses advanced operational concepts and objectives to resolve highly complex issues
• Regularly works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors
• Exercises judgment in identifying methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Primarily deals with programs and proposals with broad impact across the function, research initiative, program and/or organization
• Develops and oversees the implementation of new programs and processes
• Working under the direction of the Director of the Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct (OAISC), the Policy Analyst serves as the primary case manager for all sexual assault/sexual harassment contests and appeals, student conduct hearing board contests and appeals, and academic integrity appeals
• The Policy Analyst monitors, interprets, and analyzes policy requirements concerning the Jeanne Clery Act, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Title IX and Drug-Free Schools Act, the UCI Academic Senate Policy on Academic Integrity, and new state and federal legislation and procedures within OAISC
• Will evaluate current policies and procedures and make recommendations for revisions and assist in the development of new procedures as needed
• The incumbent will maintain all confidential conduct related files, conduct database (Advocate), website, and supporting documents as required by the University
• The incumbent will independently manage a variety of projects, both short- and long-term
• The Policy Analyst will also provide analytical support through academic integrity and student conduct records management and policy and data interpretation
• Additionally, the Policy Analyst supervises the Project Policy Analyst 2 (Administrative Specialist) and their functions

Requirements:

• Understanding of legal issues and their implications in higher education, particularly as they apply to sexual assault, students with disabilities, students of concern/BIT teams, elements of due process, the 1st Amendment, and rights/responsibilities of students. Advanced knowledge of Title IX and the Clery Act and how they intersect with student conduct
• Advanced knowledge of student conduct processes and procedures, including policy development and application of student conduct policies. Experience adjudicating complex, highly political, high profile, and sensitive student conduct cases. Experience working on trauma informed training and experience working with sexual harassment/violence cases
• Advanced knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific and other computer application programs, including Advocate
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff (high level administrators, campus counsel, policy, community partners/members, outside attorneys, faculty, students, and other staff members) and influence, both verbally and in writing. Ability to write concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical reports, procedural documents, and memos
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
• Advanced project management skills. Experience using metrics, learning outcomes, assessment, and creating statistical reports
• Thorough knowledge of organizational or initiative processes, protocols and procedures
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes
• Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques
• Advanced analytical / problem-solving skills. Ability to independently identify and analyze problems and issues, gather and analyze information and data, recommend alternative approaches or solutions, and evaluate results. Strong knowledge of and experience with advising and counseling techniques
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum of 5-7 years experience with a BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to manage and update a website as needed
• Masters degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education
• Masters degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education or in a related area and at least 5 years post graduate school student affairs experience or equivalent years of experience preferred