Policy Analyst and Briefing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Conduct policy research and analysis.
• Provide high-quality research information for chancellor or legislative briefings, including the regular update of factsheets and budget testimony fact book, and daily briefings.
• Provide general analytical support and interpretation of emerging educational policy research.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive reports and presentations to effectively communicate findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide project management support for the strategic agenda.
• Actively monitor federal and state higher education trends.
• Review, understand, summarize and analyze legislation, regulations and other policies issues that impact campuses.

Requirements

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree, excellent writing skills, detail oriented, organizational skills, ability to interpret research studies and draw meaningful conclusions, excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving, demonstrated experience and interest in higher education or educational policy.
• PREFERRED Qualifications: Masters degree, 1-2 years of relevant experience.

Job Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• No VISA sponsorship available for this position.

Additional Information

Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 annually.

Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation, and 21 days of sick time accrued each year.

Please see our MC benefits summary for additional information.

Management/Confidential appointments work under the leadership and discretion of the appointing authority and are not represented by a union.