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Job Description ACAD HR ANL 4 Working Title Sr. Academic Personnel Analyst
Job Code 007716 Grade 24
Department Name Dean's Office - D01000 Department Head Joi Spencer
Supervisor Jasmine Salas Effective Date 06/01/2023
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
007714 ACAD HR ANL 2 1.0
004921 STDT 2 0.49

Generic Scope
Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.

Custom Scope
Uses advanced skills and knowledge of UC system wide and/or organization academic HR policies and programs to address strategic academic personnel issues and to resolve complex issues and situations. Provides guidance, training, and direction to other academic HR or affiliated unit staff members.

Department Custom Scope
Under the general direction of the Academic Personnel (AP) and Human Resources (HR) Director, this position leads the planning, analysis, interpretation, reporting and ongoing administration of Academic Personnel for the School of Education (SOE) and the School of Public Policy (SPP). This position works in direct collaboration with the Associate Deans and Deans on all Academic Personnel matters. This position supports the School's operations at both the control unit level as the Dean's Office Analyst and the academic department level as the Department Analyst. The Sr. AP Analyst interprets and applies policies and regulations involved in all Senate and Non-Senate academic personnel recruitment, appointment, and advancement. The incumbent must possess the ability to analyze and maintain fluency in the Academic Personnel Manual (APM), The CALL, The Non-Senate, Non-Represented CALL, Academic Hiring Toolkit, University Policy and Procedures Manual, SOE Instructor Manual, various union contracts and various directives issued. The incumbent interacts proactively with the SOE and SPP Deans, Associate Deans, SOE Assistant Dean/Director of Teacher Education, Faculty Chairs, individual faculty, and at the university level with the Office of Academic Personnel and Academic Senate, among others. The Sr. AP Analyst must be able to perform in-depth and complex analysis of existing and proposed campus policies and their effect on the SOE and SPP, to develop and effectively present recommendations, and to lead the implementation, training and administration of new and existing policies, guidelines and systems supporting the academic personnel function. The incumbent in this position participates at the campus level in a team environment, serving as a School liaison with the Office of Academic Personnel, Office of Faculty & Staff Affirmative Action, Labor Relations, and Academic Senate in formulating campus guidelines and work groups for systems implementation. The role involves in-depth and complex analysis of multi-faceted issues pertaining to existing and proposed campus policies, as well as providing advice and information to administrators at the campus level as needed. Serves as backup in the absence of the AP/HR Director.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
6 - 10 years of related experience. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Provides advice to deans and recommends strategies for addressing sensitive situations involving academic appointees and/or requesting exceptions to policy. Identifies and utilizes precedent-setting situations to recommend new organizational procedures and practices.
  • Serves as both file preparer (department level) and Dean's Analyst (Dean's Office) in the eFilePlus review process for Senate appointment files and merit and promotion files. Works with the Associate Deans to coordinate all ad hoc committees and faculty personnel meetings. Processes academic leave and other academic administration requests (e.g., Sabbatical, Special Research, Active Service-Modified Duties (ASMD), Stop the Clock (STC), Outside Professional Activities - APM 025. Writes academic personnel-related directives, memoranda, etc., for Deans and Associate Deans.
25
Makes recommendations to deans that affect the strategic direction of the organization.
  • With an understanding of how institutional structures can serve to improve equity outcomes and outcomes for minoritized faculty, student, and staff, the incumbent reviews proposed and existing campus-wide academic personnel and compensation policies, procedures and systems with a commitment to ensuring equitable structure. Participates as Dean's Analyst team member at the campus level, providing analysis and input to the Offices of Academic Personnel, Faculty & Staff Affirmative Action and Academic Senate and working with campus Dean's analysts on recommendations for revisions to campus policies, procedures, and systems as appropriate. Provides analysis and interpretation for SOE and SPP Senior Leadership. Provides policy guidance and analysis associated with academic retentions and drafts retention letters.
15
Analyzes merit and promotion cases for faculty.
  • Senate Faculty- Responsible at both the control unit level and academic department level for all ladder faculty, Lecturers with Potential Security of Employment (PSOE) and Lecturers with Security of Employment (SOE) recruitment, appointment, reappointment and review processes, ensuring file contents and deadlines are in compliance with the Academic Personnel Manual/The CALL and Office of Faculty & Staff Affirmative Action.
15
Functions as a resource to other academic personnel professionals, advising and coordinating processes and procedures for a variety of sub-units; may include acting as advisor to other academic HR specialists, or serving as lead within a department.
  • Responsible for recruitment, appointment, reappointment and review processes for Senate Faculty, Unit 18 (Lecturers and Supervisors of Teacher Education), and Student Instructors (Associate-In). Processes all applications and appointment files including Associate Dean's approval request memo to Academic Senate Committee on Courses for both academic year and Summer Session positions. Serves as expert resource for the SOE and SPP on academic HR issues.
10
With an understanding of racial literacies and a commitment to racial justice, serves as the affirmative action liaison by assisting the Deans with the preparation and submission of recruitment plans and waiver requests for academic appointments in conformance with University, State, and Federal guidelines. Works with Deans, Associate Deans, Search Committee Chairs, Principal Investigators, SOE Assistant Dean/Director of Teacher Education, and Assistant Dean/CFAO on all aspects related to Senate and Non-Senate academic recruitments, including application management.
10
Supervises and works alongside Academic HR Analyst to ensure all academic personnel matters are addressed.
10
Counsels Senate and non-Senate faculty and other academic employees concerning complex and/or particularly sensitive work-related or career-related problems.
  • Generates reports including annual merit/promotion eligibility listing for Senate academic appointments and sabbatical leave credit annual reports.
5
Conducts investigations into complaints involving academic appointees; provides feedback to management and makes strategic recommendations.
  • Develops and maintains internal SOE and SPP policies and procedures to bridge the gap between School policies and procedures and Campus policies and procedures.
5
Drafts merit recommendation letters by applying a breadth of knowledge of multiple disciplinary areas.
  • Generates reports to determine annual merit/promotion eligibility listing for both Senate and Non-Senate academic appointments, and sabbatical leave credit accrual reports. Assists with the appointment and reappointment of Endowed Chairs.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Demonstrated initiative, tact and planning skills. Required
Ability to analyze complex management issues, develop project scope and solutions, give professional advice to senior officials and make critical decisions regarding personnel. Required
Advanced knowledge of systemwide and organization policies, union contracts, procedures and practices that govern academic HR administration. Required
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. Required
Advanced political acumen. Required
Excellent critical and innovative thinking to address complex issues and present nuanced analyses. Required
Thorough knowledge of trends in academia, especially in areas of academic planning, human resource management and administration. Required
Advanced knowledge of organization and college goals, priorities and values and the legal and human implications of decisions. Required
Personal and/or professional experience and demonstrated capacity or record of commitment to serving racially diverse communities. Desire to work alongside faculty, students, staff, administrators? commitment to UCR and SOE?s equity?oriented mission as a land?grant university on Tribal lands designated as a Hispanic Serving, Minority Serving, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander?Serving Institution. Required
Requires advanced knowledge of and ability to apply/ interpret systemwide, organization and college policies and procedures which govern academic HR. Required
Knowledge of applicable UC and campus policies and procedures related to academic personnel, including recruitment, hiring, merits and promotions, and compensation. Preferred
Demonstrated experience with UC online systems, including UCPath, HRDW, SuperDope, Data Management System (DMS), iEval, AP Recruit, eFilePlus, and iLearn. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Travel Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Direction

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Occasionally
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : N/A
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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