General Information
Job Description | PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 | Working Title | Associate Director, Center for Social Innovation |
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Job Code | 007398 | Grade | 21 |
Department Name | SPP - Dean's Office - D01313 | Department Head | |
Supervisor | Effective Date | 11/01/2018 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code | Title | FTE |
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007397 | PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 | 1 |
Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures; researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Primarily deals with policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Develops new programs, policies or procedures for possible implementation. |
Department Custom Scope
Reporting to the Director, UCR Center for Social Innovation, the Project Policy Analyst will provide a range of duties and functions for the Center of Social Innovation: including coordination of research activity, internal outreach within campus, and external outreach to community organizations and policy actors to ensure that projects are adequately staffed and work is completed in a timely manner. Plans and manages events including large public events, stakeholder trainings, workshops and convenings. Plans and manages major initiatives like the social innovation institute, Census 2020 outreach, and the nonprofit fellowship program. Must be able to demonstrate a broad, team-oriented skill set, including the ability to effectively engage with all stakeholders; experience undertaking independent research to produce data-driven recommendations; aptitude for taking ownership and successfully implementing projects, with only general guidance from supervisor. Ability to represent the Center and the Director in discussions involving project partners on campus and off campus, and to be in timely communication with the Director, foundation and community partners, and key campus staff. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
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Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Master's degree or higher in related area and/or equivalent experience/training | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
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License Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
Description | % Time |
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Provides analyses for complex budget, financial, academic, data, systems and resource projects working directly with all levels of managers. | 5 |
Researches, monitors and analyzes regulations, legislation, research literature and UC policies for impact on the organization or initiative. | 5 |
Researches and summarizes best practices in field.
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10 |
Proposes, leads and/or participates on policy and planning committees and working groups. Provides strategy development for organizational or research initiative.
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10 |
Conducts post-implementation analysis to determine the need for further enhancements, finer distinctions and/or additional process/policy components. | 5 |
Develops proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for the organization or initiative.
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10 |
Coordinates efforts with a variety of external and internal contacts; researches organizational structures, policies and procedures and summarizes best practices in field. Provides technical guidance and quality assessment.
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10 |
Performs ad hoc, analytical studies on a wide variety of policies, programs and issues which are complex in nature. | 10 |
Researches and analyzes processes and procedures, summarizes findings, policies and organizational structures in order to develop and/or implement changes and to provide consultative services to department administrators, partners and external stakeholders. | 5 |
Coordinates implementation with cross-organizational departments or external entities as needed. | 10 |
Develops scope of work, budgets, and reports for project requirements.
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10 |
Supervision of Project Policy Analyst 2: Participate in the interview process and recommend candidate to be hired. Responsible for completing and communicating annual performance evaluation for the Project Policy Analyst 2. In consultation with the Director, responsible for managing Project Policy 2's performance, including recommending discipline if needed and workload management. Associate Director may provide administrative support as back up to the Project Policy Analyst 2 in scheduling meetings for the center and maintaining office supplies. | 10 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs. | Required |
Analytical/problem-solving skills. | Required |
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. | Required |
Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals/analyses. | Required |
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. | Required |
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. | Required |
Strong policy analysis techniques. | Required |
Strong skills in managing projects that involve internal and external stakeholders | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
GeneralSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
Is Critical Position: No |