Institutional Policy Analyst

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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.

**Full position description is available upon request. **

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: jguthrie@uwsp.edu

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: human.resources@uwsp.edu

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.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.