Job Title: POLICY ANALYST - Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education, Madison, WI

Deadline Date: April 5, 2009

Starting Date: June 1, 2008

Institution: The Wisconsin Center for the Advancement of Postsecondary Education (WISCAPE) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison recognizes that colleges and universities make significant contributions to society. To help these institutions better serve the public good, the center aims to inform and improve postsecondary education policy, research, and practice through the creation and exchange of knowledge. In pursuit of this goal, WISCAPE conducts and supports research projects; sponsors public programs; produces and distributes publications; and convenes and fosters communication among key stakeholder groups. For more information, please visit our Web site.

Job Duties: The Policy Analyst will: 1) Engage and collaborate with Midwest Higher Education Compact, the Global Midwest Community College initiative, postsecondary education leaders; government officials; regional and national associations, compacts, and economic development groups; and others, in identifying strategic areas and questions for education policy analyses. 2) Negotiate scope and terms of analyses, such as access to data, archival documents, and individuals; timelines; and dissemination of findings and policy implications. 3) Conduct thorough reviews of educational research literature and environmental scans of educational policies and best practices. 4) Draft concise summaries of research questions, methods, findings, and implications, and then work with center staff to produce reports and briefs for publication and distribution. 5)Present and interpret results of analyses for key stakeholder groups 6) Act as center liaison to various education associations and compacts (some travel and attendance at association meetings will be required). 7) Share supervisory and administrative duties with the center's Director and Assistant Director. 8) Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Master's degree required related to public policy with an emphasis on secondary and postsecondary education policy.

Minimum of two years in public policy analysis, specifically secondary and postsecondary education policy analysis. Familiarity with secondary and postsecondary education research and best practices. Experience conducting public policy case studies and data analyses, and publishing, presenting, and interpreting results for education practitioners, government officials, policymakers, the media, and the public. Extensive knowledge of the secondary and postsecondary education landscape in Wisconsin and the Midwest required. The candidate must possess excellent organizational, planning, writing, editing, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Salary/Benefits: For details on our benefits package, please visit our Human Resources Web site.

To Apply: For details, please visit our Human Resources Web site.

EEO/AA: UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.