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Who We Are
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 Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct is a department within the Division of Student Affairs that handles matters concerning academic integrity and student conduct (i.e., alleged violations of University Policies and/or campus regulations regarding the activity of students and alleged violations of academic misconduct). OAISC enforces the Policies Applying to Campus Activities, Organizations and Students, established by the Regents of the University of California, and the UCI Academic Senate Policy on Academic Integrity with academic integrity and student conduct matters that apply to the whole campus. The Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct administers the student conduct process in a manner that promotes student learning and development. Through this process, the Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct may decide on sanctions that may irrevocably alter the lives of students and has the potential to lead to high profile lawsuits, audits, and investigations.
Your Role on the Team
Uses advanced operational concepts and objectives to resolve highly complex issues. Regularly works on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in identifying methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Primarily deals with programs and proposals with broad impact across the function, research initiative, program and/or organization. Develops and oversees the implementation of new programs and processes.
Working under the direction of the Director of the Office of Academic Integrity & Student Conduct (OAISC), the Policy Analyst serves as the primary case manager for all sexual assault/sexual harassment contests and appeals, student conduct hearing board contests and appeals, and academic integrity appeals. The Policy Analyst monitors, interprets, and analyzes policy requirements concerning the Jeanne Clery Act, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Title IX and Drug-Free Schools Act, the UCI Academic Senate Policy on Academic Integrity, and new state and federal legislation and procedures within OAISC. Will evaluate current policies and procedures and make recommendations for revisions and assist in the development of new procedures as needed. The incumbent will maintain all confidential conduct related files, conduct database (Advocate), website, and supporting documents as required by the University. The incumbent will independently manage a variety of projects, both short- and long-term. The Policy Analyst will also provide analytical support through academic integrity and student conduct records management and policy and data interpretation. Additionally, the Policy Analyst supervises the Project Policy Analyst 2 (Administrative Specialist) and their functions.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required:

• Understanding of legal issues and their implications in higher education, particularly as they apply to sexual assault, students with disabilities, students of concern/BIT teams, elements of due process, the 1st Amendment, and rights/responsibilities of students. Advanced knowledge of Title IX and the Clery Act and how they intersect with student conduct.
• Advanced knowledge of student conduct processes and procedures, including policy development and application of student conduct policies. Experience adjudicating complex, highly political, high profile, and sensitive student conduct cases. Experience working on trauma informed training and experience working with sexual harassment/violence cases.
• Advanced knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific and other computer application programs, including Advocate.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff (high level administrators, campus counsel, policy, community partners/members, outside attorneys, faculty, students, and other staff members) and influence, both verbally and in writing. Ability to write concise, logical, grammatically correct analytical reports, procedural documents, and memos.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Advanced project management skills. Experience using metrics, learning outcomes, assessment, and creating statistical reports
• Thorough knowledge of organizational or initiative processes, protocols and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Advanced analytical / problem-solving skills. Ability to independently identify and analyze problems and issues, gather and analyze information and data, recommend alternative approaches or solutions, and evaluate results. Strong knowledge of and experience with advising and counseling techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum of 5-7 years experience with a BA/BS or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Ability to manage and update a website as needed.
• Masters degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education
• Masters degree in Student Affairs/Higher Education or in a related area and at least 5 years post graduate school student affairs experience or equivalent years of experience preferred.

Special Conditions:

• May require occasional night time or weekend work.
• Position is currently working remotely; may be required to return to campus in the future.

Total Rewards
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $88,000.00- $88,000.00 (Annual).
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization