Under the general direction of the Director of Professional Programs and Campus Partnerships, the Professional Programs Analyst serves as a technical and analytical resource for the Professional Programs and Partnerships team. Working across the full program lifecycle, the analyst examines performance, identifies opportunities and risks, and helps teams move from evidence to action. The role also supports instructor services and advances new program development through research, planning, and process improvement.
The analyst serves as a trusted analytical and project resource for the Professional Programs and Partnership team. In partnership with functional specialists, the position develops measures of program health, evaluates recruitment and service workflows, and builds the reports and tools that make performance visible. The analyst also independently leads defined projects that cross team boundaries, bringing structure to ambiguous questions, coordinating implementation and assessing results. Deliverables may include dashboards, program-health reports, market scans, business cases, executive summaries, project plans, and process documentation.
Apply By DateNovember 26, 2026 at 11:59pmQualificationsMinimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position- Bachelor's degree in business, education, public policy, economics, data analytics, social science, or related field, or equivalent experience or training.
- Experience in independently managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, dependencies, and deadlines
- Experience in developing effective dashboards, reports, business cases, project plans, process documentation, or similar decision-support materials
- Experience in interpreting policies, document procedures, and recommend process or operational improvements
- Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative data, identify meaningful patterns, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
- Strong written and verbal communication, sound judgment, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage priorities independently and handle sensitive information with discretion
Preferred Qualifications - Experience contributing to measurable improvements in higher education, continuing and professional education, workforce development, online education, or a related environment
- Experience improving instructor or specialized talent recruitment, including sourcing, outreach, pipeline management, screening coordination, or recruitment analytics
- Proficiency with tools such as Asana, advanced Excel, data visualization tools, Salesforce, AirTable, student information systems, or financial reporting systems
- Experience using Lightcast or comparable labor-market and market-research platforms to assess program opportunities
- Record of facilitating process-mapping sessions and documenting current and future workflows, roles, handoffs, measures, and controls
- Ability to analyze program portfolios, enrollment and financial performance, learner outcomes, or educational program effectiveness and use the results to guide decisions
- Knowledge of higher education structures, academic programs, approval processes, enrollment management, and continuing or online education
Key Responsibilities - 30% - Program Lifecycle Analysis and Performance
- 30% - Instructor Services Team Support
- 20% - Project Management and Process Improvement
- 20% - Market Research and Data Analysis
POSITION INFORMATION - Salary or Pay Range: $73,080/yr. - $130,410/yr. (Dept. expected hiring range: $85,650/yr. - $95,000/yr. Commensurate with experience)
- Salary Frequency: Annual
- Salary Grade: STEPS
- UC Job Title: PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 RP
- UC Job Code: 005257
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100 %
- Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM
- Location: Sacramento, CA
- Union Representation: RP - Research and Public Service Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
BenefitsOutstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees .
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life , short/long term disability , pet insurance , legal coverage , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave , Family & Medical Leave , Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
- Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
- Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
Physical Demands - Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Environmental Demands - Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours
Mental Demands - Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work EnvironmentUC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position - This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
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.
