University Policy Officer

PositionTitle: University Policy Officer

Employee Classification: University Policy Officer

College/Division: Presidents Office

Department: 480200UNIVERSITY GENERAL COUNSEL

Internal or External Search:External Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Commensurate with qualifications

Appointment Fulltime Equivalency: 1.0

Exempt or NonExempt: Exempt

Summary: NMSU University General Counsel invites you to apply for the position of University Policy Officer

Classification Summary:
Serves as a key facilitator in the development review and dissemination of institutional policies and policy revisions. Coordinates across constituencies and various policy owners to ensure appropriate stakeholders are involved in the development and revision of campuswide policies. Serves as a subjectmatter expert to University administrators and constituents regarding policy development processes and ensures policies are welldened and accessible to the campus community. Researches policy issues and analyzes the impact of policies on organizational projects programs or interests.

Classification Standard Duties:
Conducts research and collects data on legislation policy or other issues. Analyzes findings and produces memos briefs reports or other deliverables outlining the impact of policies on the organization. May assist in the development of organizational responses or positions relative to existing or proposed policies and may develop strategies to mitigate/limit or leverage the impact of policies on the organizations operations.

Required Education Experience Certification/License Equivalency
Required Education Bachelors degree in a related field; Required Experience Six 6 years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined. Equivalency None. Required Certifications/License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures documentation applicable to a public higher education institute. Knowledge of federal state and local regulations guidelines and standards in area of expertise. SKILL: Skill in eectively analyzing evaluating summarizing and presenting information objectively. Records maintenance skills. ABILITY: Ability to interpret and communicate policies regulations and procedures to students faculty and sta. Ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart condential information. Ability to evaluate and edit the content structure and format of a range of written material. Ability to work eectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to develop tactical plans and prioritize and organize projects to meet deadlines. Ability to organize and coordinate the work of committees and other types of task groups.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The role focuses on guiding the development review publication and implementation of institutional policies and procedures. Responsibilities include coordinating for policy committees gathering feedback on revisions and serving as the main contact for the policy development process. The position requires research and analysis of policy issues legal implications and potential impacts on the university.
Consulting with experts ensuring consistency among policies and identifying areas for improvement are key tasks. This includes drafting policy documents coordinating their approval and communicating changes to the campus community. The role also involves maintaining a timely publication schedule managing the policy manual overseeing departmental operations ensuring compliance with regulations and performing other related duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position

Department Contact: Lisa Henderson

Contingent Upon Funding:Not Applicable

Bargaining Unit Eligibility:This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (MF 85

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of averageweight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.