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Uses professional knowledge of Academic Senate governance, analytical practices, policies, and procedures to research, analyze, interpret, and support the resolution of issues related to academic freedom, scholarly communication, library services, copyright, intellectual property, open access, faculty rights and responsibilities, and other matters affecting the academic mission of the University. Provides primary analytical and administrative support to the Committee on Academic Freedom and the Committee on Library and Scholarly Communication, assisting with the review of policies, proposals, reports, and issues that may affect faculty, students, researchers, and academic programs.

Conducts research, gathers and analyzes information, prepares reports and recommendations, and collaborates with faculty committee members, Academic Senate leadership, and campus administrators to support committee deliberations and decision-making. Assists in the development and implementation of committee processes, policy recommendations, and governance initiatives; monitors relevant campus, systemwide, state, federal, and higher education developments; and helps identify emerging issues and trends affecting academic freedom, scholarly communication, research dissemination, library resources, and access to information. Supports effective committee operations and contributes to the advancement of Academic Senate priorities through policy analysis, project coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• One (1) or more years of progressively responsible analytical, policy, project management, academic administration, or administrative experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and database management systems; ability to learn and use organization-specific software applications, web-based systems, and emerging technologies.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with the ability to prepare reports, policy analyses, executive summaries, meeting materials, correspondence, surveys, and other communications that are accurate, concise, and audience-appropriate.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research, analyze, synthesize, and interpret complex information and data to develop sound recommendations and policy analyses.
• Knowledge of policy analysis methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment with competing demands.
• Working knowledge of administrative and business processes, including records management, document preparation, reporting, workflow coordination, and committee support functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to effectively utilize emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools, to support research, analysis, communication, project management, knowledge management, and operational efficiency while maintaining data privacy, confidentiality, and institutional policies.
• Knowledge of higher education administration, shared governance, Academic Senate processes, or faculty committee operations.
• Demonstrated political acumen and ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, administrators, and other stakeholders in a shared governance environment.
• Experience in higher education, educational administration, public policy, academic governance, government, or a government-facing nonprofit environment.
• Experience supporting faculty committees, policy development, governance activities, scholarly communication, academic freedom, research administration, library services, or scientific research activities.

Job Info

• Job Identification 6650
• Job Category General Administration
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Shift Day
• Shift Length 8 hours
• Budgeted Job Salary Range 37.62
• Campus Location 1 Parnassus Heights (SF)
• Bargaining Unit RP
• Employee Class Career
• FLSA Status Non-exempt
• Job Code and Payroll Title 005256 | PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 RP