General Information
| Job Description | PROJECT POLICY ANL 4 | Working Title | Sr. Policy Analyst, Strategic Initiatives |
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| Job Code | 007399 | Grade | 23 |
| Department Name | AVC Health & Wellness - D01347 | Department Head | Denise Woods |
| Supervisor | Denise Woods | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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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 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 selecting 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. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor - Health, Well-being, and Safety (HWS), this position is responsible for overseeing the successful planning and execution of various short and long term projects on time and on budget to include program development, community outreach, process improvement, and strategic implementation. Specifically, this position will have the task of informing the discussion around the development of a Student Intervention and Response Unit (SIRU) on-campus, as well as creating a structure for seamless processes aimed at increasing access to resources for student wellness and campus connectedness. This role will help to re-think how we provide services to students in critical incidents that need a higher-level support [outside of law enforcement involvement]. This position will also serve as a policy advisor and liaison to senior leadership, students, supervisors, peers, and external partners. This role will work closely in partnership with both Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and UCR [on-campus] Police Department (UCPD), the entire HWS Division, and various campus & community stakeholders for program development and implementation. Work products will be highly visible, and may be of significant interest to the state legislature, city/county governments, multiple stakeholder groups and others. This position will lead highly complex special projects, especially those that deal with integrating multiple interests, gaining consensus, and working with students, staff, faculty, and community groups. Additionally, the role will lead initiatives to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness in the management of resources. Other initiatives include, but are not limited to: technology implementation, business processes, performance measurement, audits, cost benefit analysis and control related initiatives that affect multiple departments within the division, and local partners. The purpose of this position is to develop, recommend, and implement policy, strategic direction, and programmatic activities. The incumbent will be assigned tasks to ensure accreditation mandates are completed thoroughly and on-time (e.g., International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators - IACLEA), as well as state and University of California, Office of the President (UCOP) reporting requirements. This position works independently to successfully manage complex dynamics while maintaining a high level of professionalism, and the healthy engagement with campus, student, and community leaders and constituents. The incumbent has the ability to successfully facilitate discussions, leading teams to make critical, well-informed, and timely decisions. Manages conflicts, disputes, and difficult issues arising from the user groups and planning meetings. Experience developing slide decks, research and evaluation, outreach plans, and professional email updates. Ability to present project results to various leadership and campus teams. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
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| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in related area (i.e, Public Health, Public Policy, Education, Health Services, Social Sciences, Law & Justice, Political Science, Ethnic and/or Gender Studies, etc.) | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| Experience in developing of policies and procedures. | Preferred |
| Proven experience in assessment and evaluation. | Required |
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Working in a social services, health, community, and/or higher education setting | Preferred |
| Experience working with traditionally under-resourced and/or marginalized populations | Required |
License Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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| Leads efforts to conduct highly complex analyses across a broad spectrum of programs, policies and initiatives or provides in-depth, complex analyses as a specialist in one policy field. | 20 |
Develops and advocates solutions to organizational or research program issues, including developing and administering new systems, policies, processes, or programs.
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15 |
Proposes, leads and/or participates on policy, strategy and planning committees and working groups.
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15 |
Researches and summarizes best practices in field.
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10 |
| Collaborates with partners to coordinate the development, implementation and monitoring of new programs and processes. | 10 |
| Leads and directs a wide variety of projects and follows through with all levels of staff and individuals inside and outside the organization. | 10 |
| Makes high level contacts of a sensitive nature, internally and externally, requiring discretion and diplomacy in order to negotiate with or persuade officials to adopt the proposed solution or program/process recommendations. | 5 |
| Guides and directs planning which may include senior management, faculty, and/or external constituencies. | 5 |
Develops and presents complex proposals on a broad range of issues to include problem identification, costs, benefits and options.
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5 |
| Other duties as necessary. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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| Advanced project management skills. | Required |
| Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. | Required |
| Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and influence, both verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of organizational or initiative processes, protocols and procedures. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques. | Required |
| Advanced analytical/problem-solving skills. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific and other computer application programs. | Preferred |
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |