University of California Irvine

Higher Education Regulatory Compliance & Policy Analyst

Req ID: 140764
Payroll Job Title: 005257-PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 RP
Location: Irvine, California
Organization: UCI Campus
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Inst Planning & Assessment
Reports to Title: 000389-ACAD PRG MGR 2
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $71,600.00/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $127,400.00/Yr.

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.

Institutional Research, Assessment, and Planning (IRAP) provides reliable and accurate data, insights, and guidance to help inform campus units with their decision-making, planning, and reviews. Our goal is to enhance campus excellence across teaching, research, and service and support UC Irvine's pursuit of its brilliant future. For additional details about IRAP, please visit our website, https://irap.uci.edu/.

Your Role on the Team

Under the direction of the Associate Vice Provost (AVP) the Higher Education Regulatory Compliance and Policy Analyst serves as the institution's primary coordinator of complex regulatory requirements, bridging the gap between external state authorizations and internal campus operations. This role serves as a central liaison, synthesizing vast amounts of educational policy data, dissecting nuanced legislative language, and distilling it into clear, actionable intelligence for diverse campus constituents.



The ideal candidate is an exceptionally organized self-starter who combines solution-oriented thinking with clear communication. The ideal candidate thrives when managing competing deadlines and is skilled at interpreting complex organizational financial statements and campus-level data. Primary responsibilities include overseeing annual regulatory submissions, analyzing higher education policy impacts, and streamlining compliance management workflows to improve operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Submission and Compliance Management

• Lead the end-to-end preparation, coordination, and submission of state authorization applications, annual renewals, and other submissions.
• Coordinate cross-functional data collection by assigning clear deliverables, timelines, and accountability to stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate submissions.

2. Data Integrity and Information Management

• Retrieve, validate, and organize programmatic, financial, institutional, and other relevant data to ensure accuracy and consistency prior to external reporting.
• Coordinate and review analyses, such as campus finance, enrollment, and student outcomes, to support operational viability determinations and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a centralized repository of institutional data, prior submissions, and regulatory documentation to support continuity, auditability, and team access.

3. Policy Research, Interpretation, and Synthesis

• Monitor, translate, and distill UC, state, and federal education regulations, navigating state-specific terminology and compliance framework, to inform leadership decision-making and institutional planning.
• Conduct gap analyses comparing institutional operations to new or revised regulations, proactively identifying compliance risks and required operational changes.

4. Process Improvement and Efficiency

• Design and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for state authorization workflows to reduce redundancy and increase efficiency.
• Conduct post-submission reviews to identify inefficiencies, reduce redundancy, and implement process improvements for future reporting cycles.

5. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

• Translate technical regulatory jargon into accessible, user-friendly language for non-technical campus constituents (i.e., faculty, admissions, finance).
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), advising campus stakeholders on the regulatory implications of distance education degree programs in specific states.

6. Administrative and Leadership Support

• Proactively support essential administrative tasks to ensure a productive and organized workplace environment.
• Provide VP and AVP support as needed to optimize their workflow and strategic focus.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Knowledge of common organization or research-specific and other computer application programs and the ability to navigate complex system structures.
• The ability to navigate complex system structures and adjust communication styles to influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Strong professional writing skills with the ability to adapt tone for different audiences (e.g., formal regulatory boards vs. internal staff).
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Analytical problem-solving skills, with a focus on efficiency; constantly looking for ways to template, automate, or streamline repetitive regulatory tasks. A deep commitment to accuracy and integrity, recognizing that compliance errors can carry significant legal and financial risks for the institution.
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data from dense legislative and academic sources and preparing sound and relevant proposals.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes focused on efficiency, and pivoting quickly between detailed data entry and high-level strategic thinking.
• Strong policy analysis techniques. Ability to absorb large volumes of disparate information (financial, legislative, academic, quantitative) and distill it into executive-level insights.
• Novice-to-intermediate understanding of statistics and data interpretation; ability to spot trends and anomalies in large datasets.
• Ability to decipher and interpret organizational financial statements and health ratios.
• Sees the big picture of all state authorizations while focusing on the accuracy of every data point.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience / training.
• 2+ years of experience in regulatory compliance, policy analysis, or institutional research.

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education and familiarity with UC policies.
• Master's degree in Public Policy, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.

Special Conditions:

• Position has hybrid work, inclusive of both onsite and remote work.

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 $71,600 - $95,000 (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

To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/140764






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