University Policy Analyst

Monday-Friday; 8:00a-5:00p

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Office of University Counsel represents the University, which entails providing legal advice and counsel to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, the administration, faculty, and staff on legal matters involving or affecting the institution. We advise the University administration on a broad range of initiatives, issues, and policy matters, and serve as a liaison between the University and its related and affiliated entities on legal and policy issues. We also assist with program implementation and provide legal and policy training for internal University audiences and educational programs for legal audiences and general audiences outside the institution on matters affecting the University and higher education in general. We engage in crisis and opportunity management and preventative counseling, including the identification of high risk activities and enterprises conducted by the University and the articulation of methodologies or strategies for coping with the risks. Our Office is responsible for selecting and supervising any outside counsel engaged by the institution. In all of our work, we are committed to understanding the goals and upholding the values of Carolina's diverse campus community.

The University Policy Analyst is a core member of the University Policy Office and serves as the office's primary lead for policies.unc.edu, UNC-Chapel Hill's centralized policy repository. The position reports to the Associate Director of the University Policy Office and collaborates closely with policy owners, legal and compliance staff, and other stakeholders across the institution.

The analyst's responsibilities are organized around three areas of work:

Policy Repository Management-
The analyst serves as the office's subject-matter expert for policies.unc.edu, overseeing its content management system, back-end configuration, and user permissions. Core day-to-day work includes reviewing policies submitted by campus stakeholders, evaluating them for clarity, completeness, and alignment with University standards, and publishing approved policies and updates to the repository.

Policy Analysis and Benchmarking-
The analyst researches peer institution policies and practices to support evidence-based policy development at UNC-Chapel Hill, communicating findings to senior University officials through verbal briefings and formal policy memoranda. This requires quickly developing a working knowledge of new subject areas and translating that knowledge into clear, actionable analysis.

Stakeholder Engagement-
The analyst builds and maintains collaborative relationships with policy owners and campus stakeholders, helping them navigate the policy review and approval process and ensuring the office's work continues to meet institutional needs.

In addition to these core responsibilities, the analyst will play a key role in testing and refining UNC-Chapel Hill's Generative AI-powered policy chatbot as the office continues to iterate on the platform in response to real-world usage and the evolving capabilities of Generative AI. The analyst will also have meaningful opportunities to help shape the future of policy administration at UNC-Chapel Hill as the University implements the direction set by the Board of Trustees' September 2025 Policy Resolution.

Other duties may include serving on University or unit-level working groups and committees and briefing senior University officials on policy matters.

Bachelor's degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Experience with policy development, policy analysis, or reviewing policies or regulatory documents in an organizational or institutional context.

Experience conducting comparative research across organizations or institutions and synthesizing findings into written recommendations.

Experience managing content in a web-based content management system or digital repository.

Experience working with Generative AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.

Knowledge of UNC-Chapel Hill policies and procedures, UNC System governance, or policy practices at comparable public research universities.

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.