Institutional/Policy Analyst

Position Title: Institutional/Policy Analyst

Position Number: 0077477T

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Campus: University of Hawai'i at Manoa

Dated Posted: 12/1/2025

Closing Date: 12/26/2025

Band: B

Salary: salary schedules and placement information

Monthly Type: 11 Month

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Other conditions: Position is annually renewable contingent upon availability of funds, program needs, and satisfactory performance.

Duties and Responsibilities (* denotes essential functions):

• *Develop a dashboard, with various data fields, that is relevant to program planning and easily usable by Outreach staff and faculty
• *Standardize data and reporting definitions to promote consistency across reports
• *Use commonly available date analytical tools, such as Excel, Google Sheets, and Filemaker to transform and summarize data for analyses and official reporting.
• Research best practices at other institutions across a variety of programs
• *Collect, compile and analyze data on current and proposed new programs, including professional credit programs, non-credit programs, and online degree programs
• *Draft and write reports for a variety of audiences, including deans from colleges across campus and program directors
• *Make recommendations to the dean on types of data that should be collected for program assessment
• *Develop and apply complex qualitative and quantitative research methodologies for College program evaluation and planning
• Work closely with IT staff on the design of databases for program review
• *Protect data security and confidentiality, promote responsible data access and use and comply with government regulations and university policies related to student data privacy
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Professional Work Experience:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in education, statistics, psychology, sociology, public policy, political science, data sciences, business, economics, quantitative methods, research methods or a related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for administrative and program research analysis; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of statistical analysis methods and techniques and the ability to apply these methods and techniques to a diverse range of data and administrative systems as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with continuing education.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer, apply word processing software, spreadsheets, and database software.
• If applicable, for supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated data analysis skills 
• Demonstrated ability to write well organized and articulate reports
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a diverse group of people
• Professional experience with responsibilities for research related to the planning, review, or evaluation of educational programs

Desirable Qualifications:

• Masters degree with coursework in statistics, data science, quantitative methods, research methods, assessment and evaluation, or tests and measurements
• Experience in higher education
• Experience with higher education institutional research
• Knowledge of and experience in database design and data warehousing
• Experience with a variety of data analysis techniques and systems

To Apply:

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen and attach the required documents.  Applicants must submit the following: 

1. cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications  

2. current resume 

3. names and contact information including email address and phone numbers of three (3) professional references 

4. transcripts (copies of transcripts are acceptable, but official transcripts will be required at the time of hire). 

NOTE:    

Late, incomplete or unreadable application materials will not be considered.   Please redact any social security number and/or birth date on your documents prior to submitting.  All submitted documents become the property of UH Outreach College and will not be returned.  Please create an account if this is your first time applying for a position using NEOGOV. 

Inquiries: ochr@hawaii.edu 

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:  https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/