UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT
OFFICE OF THE CHANCELLOR
Policy Analysis and Planning
Position: #10-25AS20
Position: Associate Institutional Planner
Position Description:
The primary focus of the Institutional Planner is to support the institutional
research and policy analysis function at UWSP by conducting high quality data
analyses to support continuous improvement efforts and address key areas of
institutional need. This position reports to the Policy and Planning Analyst in
the Office of the Chancellor.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing analytical information needed for decision making or
to evaluate policy effectiveness or alternatives. This
includes using a variety of data resources to assemble, analyze,
and report information.
- Assisting with administration of surveys of students, faculty,
and staff; conducting data analyses; and helping to
develop effective reporting mechanisms to support a culture of
continuous improvement.
- Overseeing and tracking completion of national surveys (i.e.,
Peterson’s, Barron’s, Princeton Review, etc.), ensuring
the dissemination of accurate information about the university to
external audiences.
- Preparing written reports, visual data displays, presentations,
and other written correspondence to communicate
analyses to a variety of audiences and stakeholders.
- Performing basic web updates and assisting in web page
development.
- Participating in professional development related to
institutional research and assessment.
- Other duties as assigned to assist the Policy and Planning
Analyst.
Department/University Description:
Established in 1894, the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is a
comprehensive regional university with approximately 8,800 undergraduate and
over 200 graduate students. The four academic colleges offer 120 undergraduate
program choices within 51 majors, plus 78 minors and 15 graduate programs
including a doctorate in audiology. The picturesque campus includes the 275-acre
Schmeeckle Reserve, which enhances offerings of the College of Natural
Resources, one of the largest undergraduate natural resources program in the
country. All areas of the campus are handicapped accessible.
The Policy Analysis and Planning unit serves the institution by providing the campus leadership with the information necessary to support institutional planning, decision making, and policy formation. Policy Analysis and Planning performs activities to support strategic planning, document institutional effectiveness, report to external stakeholders, and support institutional assessment, accreditations, and continuous improvement. While reporting to the Chancellor, the Policy and Planning unit also serves the other divisions of the institution, including Academic, Business, and Student Affairs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (education, sociology, psychology, or related field preferred) plus two years experience withAppointment Date: February 1, 2010 or soon thereafter.
Terms of Employment: This is a 12-month .75 FTE Academic Staff appointment.
Application Procedure:
Interested applicants must submit the following documents via one email
correspondence to
stacy.schwenke@uwsp.edu and include:
Cover letter
Resume/curriculum vitae
Names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references
Enter only the position number in the subject line. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Schwenke at (715) 346-3668.
Address the letter of application to:
Stacy Schwenke
Search and Screen Chairperson
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Deadline:
Completed application materials are due by December 1, 2009.
The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employment will require a criminal background check.