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Secondary Education and College Policy Analyst

POSITION TITLE: Secondary Education and College Policy Analyst – Full-time (Exempt)
DEPARTMENT: Education 
REPORTS TO: Director of Higher Educational Policy 
STARTING SALARY: $62,000, plus commensurate with experience 
DATE: June 2023 

The mission of the Latino Policy Forum is to build the power, influence, and leadership of the Latino community through collective action to transform public policies that ensure the well-being of its community and society as a whole. Through advocacy and analysis, the Forum builds a foundation for equity, justice, and economic prosperity for the Latino community. By catalyzing policy change, the Forum works to improve education outcomes, advocate for affordable housing, promote just immigration policies and strengthen community leadership. 

The vision of the Forum’s education team is to ensure that Latinos and English Learners have equitable educational opportunities across the education spectrum leading to economic prosperity. The goal is to increase college readiness and improve college completion rates for Latinos in Illinois. The education team engages in this work by convening the community and key stakeholders, using legislative advocacy, and engaging in strategic research, policy, and practice partnerships. 

Under the direction of the Director of Higher Educational Policy, the Secondary Education and College Policy Analyst will contribute to the coordination and implementation of the Forum’s higher education agenda with specific attention to the goals of advancing quality educational opportunities, programming, and access for Latino students. This position requires a great deal of flexibility, drive, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. It provides a valuable opportunity to be immersed in and influence educational improvement as it relates to Latino students, their families, and communities across the state of Illinois. 

Major Responsibilities

Qualifications

Requirements

Exceptional candidates will have: 

Physical Requirements 

Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations. Work is generally done sitting, talking, hearing, and typing. Visual acuity to use a keyboard, prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. 

Work Environment 

Work is regularly performed in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment. Due to the pandemic, this position is on a temporary hybrid schedule. The Forum will continue to monitor guidance from government and health officials and the need for hybrid arrangements. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Starting salary is $62,000, plus commensurate with experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; 403(b)retirement plan with a company match; flexible spending account; PTO – vacation, personal, sick, and most holidays; flexible work schedules; professional development opportunities; partial cell phone reimbursement; transit benefit program 

To Apply 

Send a resume, one-page writing sample and cover letter to Resumes@latinopolicyforum.org, subject line: “Secondary Education and College Policy Analyst.” Applicants missing any required documents will not be considered. No calls please. 

Deadline to apply: July 7, 2023 

The Forum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and actively seeks diversity in its workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, status as an individual with disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. POC are highly encouraged to apply 

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