Institutional Policy Analyst

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Institutional Policy Analyst Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Inst Policy Analyst I (Inst) Job Duties: The Institutional Policy Analyst investigates, researches, gathers, analyzes, and summarizes institutional data in support of information and research needs for planning and policy-making decisions. Provides management information, data analyses, and policy reports to inform strategic planning, decision-making, and resource allocation at the institutional level.

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Key Job Responsibilities: Participates in establishing guidelines and procedures to ensure adequacy, quality, and reliability of information sources to ensure information systems and databases manage, store, and retrieve institutional data according to established policies, procedures, and reporting regulations Serves as liaison and primary contact to internal and external stakeholders for institutional reporting and compliance, external surveys, and institutional statistics and data Prepares and disseminates institutional statistical reports to institutional programs, working units, and leadership Designs, collects, analyzes, and researches institutional data according to established procedures and regulations Provides analysis and consultation on a variety of administrative-related matters Department: The mission of the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness is to provide a variety of data and analysis in a timely manner to support the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point’s decision-making, planning, accountability, evaluation, assessment, compliance, accreditation, and external reporting requirements while adhering to the Association for Institutional Research’s Code of Ethics and Professional Practice. Compensation: $65,000-70,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a discipline involving data analysis or statistical analysis. Professional work experience related to investigation, research, gathering and analyzing data, data visualization and dashboards, BI tools, and/or supporting planning and policy-making decisions. Ability to work independently and collaborate with others. Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Working knowledge of standard business software programs and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Tableau, Power BI, etc.,) and the internet. Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience in institutional research and/or institutional effectiveness in higher education. Experience with Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, or other dashboarding software. Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a discipline involving data analysis or statistical analysis. How to Apply: TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by Thursday, March 12, 2026, are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Resume/Curriculum Vitae (Official Transcripts will be required of finalist) After you submit your application, you are unable to edit it, so please be sure to include all application materials. Contact Information: Name: Jacqui Guthrie, Search Committee Chair Email: [email protected] If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: [email protected] Phone: 715-346-2606 Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job