Resource and Policy Analyst
Application Procedure:
Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position. Application Procedure and Deadline Information
For full consideration, please click the Apply Now link on this page to submit an application on the university portal accepting applications for this system office position by 6 pm on 9/16/2024.
For full consideration, please click the Apply Now link on this page to submit an application on the university portal accepting applications for this system office position by 6 pm on 9/16/2024.
System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the System Human Resource Services, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the System Human Resource Services, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu.
Job Duties
Job Summary
Design, conduct, and interpret new and continuing institutional research, administrative, and academic policy studies particularly in the areas of staffing trends, employee compensation, faculty characteristics and quality measures. Incumbent will also assist in the preparation and documentation of the University's annual operating and capital budget requests and production of supporting materials required by State of Illinois agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Design, conduct, and interpret new and continuing institutional research, administrative, and academic policy studies particularly in the areas of staffing trends, employee compensation, faculty characteristics and quality measures. Incumbent will also assist in the preparation and documentation of the University's annual operating and capital budget requests and production of supporting materials required by State of Illinois agencies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Access, analyze, and summarize data for internal, local, state, and federal reports in an accurate, timely manner. Effectively communicate research findings and other information in written and verbal formats as well as graphic and tabular displays.
- Assist with analytical studies in response to internal and external data requests, particularly in the areas of faculty salary and characteristics, staffing trends, employee compensation, and support of mandated reporting to the State of Illinois.
- Conduct peer comparisons and other special studies as required.
- Use University of Illinois and Planning and Budgeting databases and develop other information resources as needed to satisfy institutional reporting requirements.
- Maintain a high level of technical competence in utilizing tools such as SAS and SQL to extract and manipulate data, perform analysis and develop reports.
- Assist in the production of the annual University budget request. Provide background information to technical questions concerning an annual budget request by The Illinois Board of Higher Education and legislative staff.
- Assist with annual submission of Illinois State Legislature Forms and legislative briefing materials.
- Participate in institutional data exchange activities.
- Work as a team member to refine the unit's research agenda based on scanning of national and state trends in key subject areas. Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Specialty Factors
1. Bachelor's degree in a discipline that includes quantitative analysis.
2. Two (2) years of relevant work experience in data analytics and reporting; data source
construction.
Preferred Qualifications
1. One year of experience in data analytics and reporting, data source construction data collection and assessment, statistical analysis, information management, and/or institutional research.
2. One year of experience writing standardized data queries.
3. One year of experience in areas related to the duties described above.
4. Experience in SAS, R, Python, or similar programming language.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to extract data from web-based data sources, such as the IPEDS data center, data warehouses, and relational databases.
2. Strong oral and written communication skills.
3. Knowledge and experience in information technology and management information reporting.
4. Professional experience in a higher education setting, preferably in institutional research.
5. Experience working with relational databases and accessing distributed databases in a networked, client/server environment.
6. Familiarity with national higher education data sources (e.g., IPEDS), websites, and related information sources.
7. Ability to use visual analytics tools such as Tableau.
8. Familiarity with MS Office suite.
9. Familiarity with Ellucian Banner.
10. Familiarity with public higher education in Illinois.
1. Bachelor's degree in a discipline that includes quantitative analysis.
2. Two (2) years of relevant work experience in data analytics and reporting; data source
construction.
Preferred Qualifications
1. One year of experience in data analytics and reporting, data source construction data collection and assessment, statistical analysis, information management, and/or institutional research.
2. One year of experience writing standardized data queries.
3. One year of experience in areas related to the duties described above.
4. Experience in SAS, R, Python, or similar programming language.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to extract data from web-based data sources, such as the IPEDS data center, data warehouses, and relational databases.
2. Strong oral and written communication skills.
3. Knowledge and experience in information technology and management information reporting.
4. Professional experience in a higher education setting, preferably in institutional research.
5. Experience working with relational databases and accessing distributed databases in a networked, client/server environment.
6. Familiarity with national higher education data sources (e.g., IPEDS), websites, and related information sources.
7. Ability to use visual analytics tools such as Tableau.
8. Familiarity with MS Office suite.
9. Familiarity with Ellucian Banner.
10. Familiarity with public higher education in Illinois.
Institution Description
The University of Illinois System is the largest, most comprehensive system of higher education in Illinois. Composed principally of its three best-in-class universities in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago, and Springfield, the U of I System is a powerhouse for education and discovery, and widely recognized as among the most innovative university systems in the world. The U of I System boasts leading graduate and doctoral research centers, two medical schools, two law schools, world-class engineering and business colleges, top liberal arts colleges, an urban hospital system, regional health science campuses, and educational programs available to residents across the state.
Benefits
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5010 - Business/Administrative Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/21/2024. Salary is commensurate with experience. Salary range is $70,000-$80,000, salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position. System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5010 - Business/Administrative Associate position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/21/2024. Salary is commensurate with experience. Salary range is $70,000-$80,000, salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position. System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program.
For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.
Application Due Date: 2024-09-16
Job Start Date: 2024-08-21
Salary: $70000 - $80000
City: Champaign
State/Province/Region: IL
Institution: University of Illinois System
Reports To: Director, Institutional Studies and Analysis
Staff # Reporting to Position: 0
Reports In Office: University Office for Planning and Budgeting
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