Data and Policy Analyst

About the Opportunity
The Data and Policy Analyst
supports the UNC System's Division of Strategy and Policy by assisting in reporting and data analysis that inform key education policy decisions.
This role contributes to reporting and research projects across the P-12 to
post-secondary continuum, with a focus on student success, educator preparation,
financial aid, and institutional effectiveness.

Working under the guidance of the Assistant Vice President of Strategic
Research, the Analyst utilizes data analysis, visualization, and reporting on
policy-relevant K-12 and higher education topics. This includes collecting and
analyzing data, reviewing relevant literature, and producing evidence-based
summaries that help inform strategic priorities. The position plays a critical
role in transforming data into insights through research briefs, data
visualizations, and internal reports that support decision-making across the
UNC System.

This position is a hybrid work arrangement and
will work at least three days per week onsite at the Dillon building in
downtown Raleigh's Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About the UNC System Office

The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.

About the Team
The Strategy and Policy division is charged with enhancing and furthering the UNC System's strategic goals. The division partners with the President and chancellors on System-wide strategic initiatives, is responsible for the institutional performance measurement framework, and serves as a higher-education policy expert to the President, the Board of Governors, and the NC General Assembly. The division also tracks and assesses state and national trends in higher education, and their likely impact on the UNC System, and proactively identifies new initiatives to support System strategies. The division also provides oversight of the University and P12 Partnerships unit as well as the GEAR UP Program.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
Master's degree in education, public policy, social science, or related discipline and one year of related training or experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Competencies
-Master's degree in education, public policy, social science, or related discipline. Doctoral degree is preferred but not required.
-Experience researching education policy topics such as teacher preparation and teacher quality, K-12 school improvement, transition from K-12 to college, and postsecondary access and success.
-Strong project management skills.
-Knowledge of teacher preparation and quality policies and practices. (North Carolina specific context preferred, but not required)

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
-Experience working with administrative education data and coding in statistical software strongly preferred. (SAS, Stata, R, etc.)
-Experience with data visualization (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
-Familiarity with higher education policy, trends, and practice.
-Demonstrated experience with complex research initiatives involving diverse constituencies, multiple agencies, and student-level data.

• Classification: Soc/Clin Research Specialist
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Employment Type: EHRA
• EHRA Category: Instructional, Research and Information Technology
• Location: Raleigh, NC USA
• Position Number: G0000179
• Special Instructions to Applicants: The posting remains open until filled, but applications received by June 25, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.