Senior Associate, Data & Policy Analysis

The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), a research, policy and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the work of public universities in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, is seeking a senior associate to provide independent administrative support to areas and projects within the Office of Academic Affairs, specifically supporting the Department of Data & Policy Analysis (DPA). In addition to performing a broad array of administrative tasks to ensure professional and positive engagement with senior university administrators, the incumbent will be responsible for a few data and analytical tasks, including maintaining membership databases, maintaining a knowledge repository, and developing and administering surveys. The successful candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, be able to manage time and multiple projects efficiently, have a keen attention to detail, and strive for quality. The incumbent should be proficient in MS Office, project management tools, communications applications, and provide exemplary customer service. This full-time position is based in Washington, DC. The incumbent must be authorized to work in the United States, reside in DC, MD, or VA, and pass standard background checks. They are eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in statistics, data science, social science, education science, or related field), with three or more years of experience working in education, data or policy analysis/reporting, or related area.
• Experience planning and coordinating events, including workshops, webinars, and conferences.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Office365 is preferred, including Microsoft Teams, and experience managing virtual meetings, especially via Zoom. Experience using a customer relations management (CRM) system and administering survey using software such as Survey Monkey or Qualtrics. Comfort using and learning new technologies.
• Proficient in using Excel to organize and manipulate simple data, and create basic data visualizations such as charts, tables, and graphs.
• Demonstrated organizational skills. Ability to take direction and communicate with multiple team members, keep track of activities and priorities on multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to identify potential issues and bring them to the attention of the appropriate team members as they arise.
• Keen attention to detail, able to draft complete, accurate, timely documents and products with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain poise, professionalism, focus, consistency, and accuracy under pressure.
• Commitment to the work of DPA and APLU.
• Ability to travel domestically two or more times a year, especially during the summer months and November.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $59,000 – $62,000, depending on experience and qualifications. APLU is committed to a welcoming work environment and supports staff with a generous benefits package.

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