Project Policy Analyst

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

About The Position

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. The mission of the Department of Medicine is to deliver accessible, patient-centered healthcare of the highest caliber, while training compassionate, visionary and innovative clinicians and researchers. Our department's vision is to remain a world leader in academic medicine and to support cutting-edge innovation and discovery. Together, our highly trained clinicians and researchers are leading us into an era of healthcare integration and fulfilling our promise to: Discover. Teach. Heal. Your Role on the Team Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, Department of Medicine uses professional concepts to conduct and/or support analytical studies or projects of moderate scope and complexity to address a variety of policy, research, administrative and procedural issues. Fully analyzes issues and problems, gathers data and information, finds and evaluates alternatives and makes sound recommendations. Supports department wide projects such as the state of the department, marketing and business development projects, department/division websites, social media, faculty profiles, and standard operating procedures, and department hosted retreats and programs.

Requirements

Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
General knowledge of the usage and applications of electronic communication tools and social media platforms, and skill in using same
General knowledge and understanding of organization's processes, procedures, and applicable rules and regulations for web communications.
Thorough technical skills in computer applications for web production, image handling, publishing and design, illustration, presentation preparation, animation, web interaction, and / or other state-of-the-art web communication capabilities.
Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Acquiring knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
Knowledge of Microsoft applications
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
3-5 years relevant experience