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Resource and Policy Analyst - Hybrid

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 26, 2025
Connect With Us APPLY NOW Resource and Policy Analyst - Hybrid Univ Ofc Planning & Budgeting - Hybrid Posting Category: Sponsorship for Work authorization is not available for this position. The Analyst is responsible for institutional research support and analyses; interacts with academic and administrative officers of the University and external bodies to determine what information is required and report the results of studies as appropriate; and evaluates programs or policies related to Planning and Budgeting responsibilities. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Conduct analytical studies in the areas of admissions, enrollment, degrees awarded, STEM degrees awarded, residency, graduation and retention, and student financial aid in response to internal and external data requests. Disseminate the results of the research studies to decision makers at the University of Illinois. 20% Collect, coordinate, assist, or review institutional research data for annual research studies/projects: Illinois State Legislature (ISL) and Legislative Briefing Information (LBI); Illinois State ACT test-takers data by race/ethnicity from ACT Inc.; Tuition Book; University Pocket Facts published by Office for University Relations; Fall and Spring enrollment reports and five rounds of admissions data collection for Organization of Admissions and Records Officers State Universities in Illinois (OAROSUI); quartile cut-offs and scholarship eligibility of scholarship applicants. 20% Prepare annual analytical reports for certain financial aid programs that include students' demographic characteristics, scholarship eligibility, enrollment, low-sending counties, graduation and retention, degrees awarded, academic performance, and award paid amount per academic year. Maintain and upkeep of PAP database. 20% Prepare reports and dashboards based on existing post-secondary earnings data. Pursue new employment outcome related data sources at the state and/or national level and develop new reports and dashboards based on that data. Work with agencies to execute data sharing agreements as needed. 20% Conduct peer comparison studies of enrollment, degrees awarded, student demographics, six year graduation rate, one year retention rate, race/ethnicity, student default rates, faculty and staff demographics by institution type and groups such as U.S. public four-year, U.S. public and private (for-profit and non-for-profit) four-year, doctoral universities very high research activities, Association of American Universities, Big Ten institutions, Illinois public universities, Illinois public universities excluding University of Illinois campuses, land grant public four-year, University of Illinois three campuses and their Board of Trustees peer institutions, and University of Illinois System. 10% Complete various benchmarking data and survey requests by Association of American Universities Data Exchange (AAUDE), American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), College and University Professional Association (CUPA), Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), Big Ten institutions, and peer institutions. 5% Other duties as assigned appropriate for a Resource and Policy Analyst. 5% QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position. Two (2) years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience. (NOTE: A Master's Degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for one (1) year (12 months) of work experience.) Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in a discipline that includes quantitative analysis. One year of experience in data analytics and reporting, data source construction data collection and assessment, statistical analysis, information management, and/or institutional research. One year of experience writing standardized data queries. One year of experience in areas related to the duties described above. Experience in SAS, R, Python, or similar programming language. Familiarity with public higher education in Illinois. Familiarity with Ellucian Banner. Experience with MS Office suite. Experience using visual analytics tools such as Tableau. Professional experience in a higher education setting, preferably in institutional research. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to extract data from web-based data sources, such as the IPEDS data center, data warehouses, and relational databases. Strong oral and written communication skills. Knowledge and experience in information technology and management information reporting. Professional experience in a higher education setting, preferably in institutional research. Experience working with relational databases and accessing distributed databases in a networked, client/server environment. Familiarity with national higher education data sources (e.g., IPEDS), websites, and related information sources. Experience using visual analytics tools such as Tableau. Experience with MS Office suite. Familiarity with Ellucian Banner. Familiarity with public higher education in Illinois. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION This is a 100%% Full Time Civil Service Business/Administrative Associate position. The expected start date is as soon as possible. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program. The budgeted salary range for the position is $70,000.00 - 80,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. APPLICATION PROCEDURE & 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 5/4/2025. 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 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. Requisition ID: 9000849 Job Category: Civil Service Campus Location: Urbana #LI-BS1 . Requisition ID: 9000849 Job Category: Civil Service Campus Location: Urbana #LI-BS1 APPLY NOW Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois' Universities and the University of Illinois System Office. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. 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