Institutional Policy Analyst

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Position Title:
Institutional Policy Analyst


Job Category:
Academic Staff


Employment Type:
Regular


Job Profile:
Inst Policy Analyst I (Inst)


Position Summary:

The Platteville Analytics & Institutional Reporting (PAIRS) department at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking applicants for an Institutional Policy Analyst position. This position investigates, researches, gathers, analyzes, and summarizes institutional data to support strategic planning, policy development, decision-making, resource allocation, and required reporting activities across the university. The position collaborates with campus partners to provide data analyses, reporting, and research that inform institutional effectiveness and planning initiatives.

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with an annual salary of $60,000, commensurate with experience. The position offers a flexible remote work arrangement. Candidates who are able to periodically attend limited in-person meetings, professional development opportunities, or team collaboration activities are preferred.


Key

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides analysis and consultation on a variety of administrative-related matters.
• Designs, collects, analyzes, and researches institutional data according to established procedures and regulations.
• Works with the data warehouse team to communicate reporting needs and inform developments.
• Fulfills required institutional reporting obligations to external constituents, including state and federal requirements.
• Prepares and disseminates institutional statistical reports and interactive Power
  
  BI dashboards to institutional programs, working units, and leadership.
• Provides training and aid for those campus constituents to most effectively utilize said dashboards and reports.
• Administers internal and external institutional surveys, provides consultation for campus program/departmental surveying efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree's from an accredited institution.
• 1-3 years' experience managing, analyzing and reporting data.
• Expertise with analytics and reporting.
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of quantitative research methodology used in the collecting, compiling, organizing and reporting of data and information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty and staff.
• Willingness to learn new methods and software packages.
• Expertise with Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools like Power
  
  BI or Tableau.

Why It's Great to be a Pioneer:

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville, founded in 1866, offers associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs in a broad spectrum of disciplines including: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; criminal justice; education; business; agriculture; and liberal arts. The Platteville campus is located in Southwest Wisconsin's largest community, which has a rich history rooted in mining
-particularly lead mining
-dating back to the early 19th century. The region offers excellent school systems, high-quality medical and hospital facilities, outstanding recreational opportunities, and vibrant businesses and industries. UW-Platteville serves as a cultural and educational center for the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Final date to receive applications:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 17, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration:

• Letter of application addressing all required qualifications
• A current resume

Legal Notices and Important Information:

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all…