Job Description

Requisition No: 873816 

Agency: Florida Board of Governors

Working Title: POLICY ASSOCIATE - 48001117 1

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48001117 

Salary: 50,000-55,000 

Posting Closing Date: 04/24/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Policy Analyst (01117)

The Policy Analyst serves as a part of the team reporting to an Associate Vice Chancellor, who in turn provides professional counsel and support to the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs (ASA), the Chancellor, and the Board of Governors regarding a wide range higher education issues.

The Policy Analyst provides support for system-level oversight, planning, and accountability, Board initiatives, matters related to academic degree program coordination and approval, and other assigned policy issues and program areas. The Policy Analyst conducts relevant policy research and analysis and provides ongoing oversight of assigned policy issues and program areas as needed. The Policy Analyst is responsible for compiling, analyzing, and synthesizing information on various projects in a concise format, both written and visual, that effectively communicates the information to leadership and the general public. The Policy Analyst executes project work plans and revises plans, as appropriate, to meet changing needs and requirements; helps teams execute plans; and creates high-level deliverables in assigned areas. The Policy Analyst works both individually and as a member of a team to complete various assignments.

Responsibilities, duties, and activities may include but are not limited to the following.

• Provide support to the Board's initiatives in a variety of policy areas
• Provide support on matters related to academic degree program coordination and approval
• Provide direct support for Board Committees by preparing meeting agendas, agenda items, supporting documents, presentations, reports, minutes, and other materials and background information as assigned
• Develop appropriate materials, reports, analyses, and other documents related to various issues based on a variety of sources
• Derive implications and conclusions from research and writes research and policy reports that communicate well to a variety of audiences
• Conduct academic and student affairs policy analyses, including reviewing legislative bills, administrative regulations, guidelines for standard practice, and special reports
• Participate in short- and long-term special projects in support of the System's Strategic Plan and other Board priorities
• Work individually or in teams to conduct research, develop policies, and carry out other assignments
• Manage various databases and inventories associated with the unit
• Travel in-state as needed, with infrequent out-of-state travel, to carry out responsibilities
• Perform other duties, as assigned, by the Associate Vice Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, or the Chancellor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience at a college or university, a state- or system-level higher education office, or a higher education policy organization, or experience of other relevant experience conducting policy research or program evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze qualitative and quantitative data addressing higher education policies and issues
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical information via written reports, presentations, and other materials suitable for a board, legislative, or lay audience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Requirements

• In-depth understanding of higher education policy issues, including articulation policies and academic programs

How to Apply Submit a cover letter, resume, and State of Florida application in People First. This position requires pre-employment background screening. Applicants selected for interviews may be required to submit additional information.

Hiring Range
Salary range $50,000 - $55,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits
If you have a desire to serve the pe ople of Florida and work in the number one higher education system in the country, a career with the Board of Governors will allow you to do so while offering an excellent array of benefits, including:

• Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
• Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance options
• First-rate retirement program
• Vacation and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Tuition waiver for public college courses
• Training opportunities
• Flexible work schedules

This position requires pre-employment background screening that includes fingerprinting.

As one of the nation's largest university systems, the State University System of Florida is comprised of 12 institutions— ranging from a nationally-ranked liberal arts college to top-ranked comprehensive research universities—serving more than 350,000 students. The Florida Board of Governors is the constitutionally created body that oversees the System, ensuring its well-planned coordination and operation. The 17-member Board appoints a Chancellor who serves as the chief executive officer of the System, providing guidance to the Board and oversight of the Board Office, which is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The Board of Governors Office: Is an EEO/AA Employer | Does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace | Only hires U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. | Contact us if you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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