Director of Research
Job Summary Independently manages and provides technical direction in conjunction with faculty director for a complex academic or research program of high visibility. Develops the long-term vision and goals, policies and procedures, as well as managing ongoing of program(s) and oversees a fairly large operational budget to achieve objectives. Responsible for recruiting and retaining industry leaders to partner with research program in achievement of center goals. Develops and manages a membership program for industry partners. Oversees, through subordinate staff, all strategic elements of program administration including establishing program partners. Uses highly specialized expertise in research or academic specific concepts and objectives.
The Director of Research at the Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative (BHHI) will work under the direction of the BHHI Director to establish and maintain the Program's long-term agenda, funding, and objectives. The Director of Research will be responsible for overseeing all administrative , finance, human resources and facilities for the program and will represent the program to outside organizations. Main responsibilities include managing and supporting multiple Project Managers in varying phases of research, designing/developing major program components (e.g., grant writing, budgeting, Community Advisory Boards, Institutional Review Board applications and modifications, quantitative, quantitative and mixed methods research design, NIH progress reports, Memos of Understanding and data agreements), and administering the full range of the program's operational requirements (planning, community engagement, implementation, tracking progress/meeting milestones, and analysis). The Director of Research will work with the BHHI Director and faculty on formulating long-term strategic planning and short-term planning, including vetting new proposals and making recommendations regarding research opportunities that align with the Program's strategic goals and within staffing and resource capabilities. The Director of Research will draft and implement standardized operating procedures and protocols and act as Quality Assurance for research projects. The Director of Research includes the oversight and management of existing BHHI projects, including: The evaluation of Home Safe for the California Department of Social Services; three National Institutes of Health Research Project Grants (R01s) Advance Care Planning in Permanent Supportive Housing (an RCT); Policing, Housing, and Health Outcomes Among Older Homeless Adults and the longitudinal HOPE HOME study; and non-profit entities; Coordinate Home, a cross disciplinary team that utilizes administrative data from multiple sources to gain insight into housing patterns, service utilization trends, and medical outcomes among San Francisco residents; projects with the State of CA and local entities aimed at building new statewide data infrastructure with which to assess trends in homelessness and service assess across the state.
Additional responsibilities include:
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- Direct Supervision of multiple staff including statisticians, program managers, and field analysts., Providing operational guidance including managing their work across multiple projects.
- Manage the Lived Experience Advisory Board (LEAB), similar to a Community Advisory Board. The LEAB is a long-standing group of individuals who provide their lived experience with homelessness and provide real world expertise to ongoing research.
- Point of contact for funders at the state and local level - taking leadership to develop new research and fundable opportunities
- Supporting the Director of the Benioff Homelessness and Housing (BHHI) research group to determine the future direction of the research group / organizational strategy
- Taken on managing staff moral and development opportunities for all staff in the research group
- Managing large high profile research projects with California State Agencies such as the California Department of State Hospitals (DSH), California Department of Insight and Innovations (CDII), California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
- Managing relationships with California Policy Lab at UCLA and UCB
- Supervising ongoing qualitative research and methodologies for research studies
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $147,600 - $221,300 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description The Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative (BHHI) is a research and policy initiative within the Division of Health and Society. The BHHI is an academic program with a focus on developing and disseminating evidence-based solutions to prevent and end homelessness. The BHHI aims to advance and transform policy and practice related to homelessness through: 1) conducting policy-oriented research, using a strategic science orientation and community engaged practices; 2) analyzing existing research and translating it to policy and practice audiences; 3) disseminating findings to key decision-makers in policy, practice and the general public; 4) providing policy translation at local, state, and federal levels; 5) developing and maintaining relationships with a broad array of stakeholders; and 6) training the next generation of policy oriented researchers.
The Division of Health and Society is a research division within the UCSF Department of Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital which focuses on policy-oriented research regarding structural and social determinants of health. Required Qualifications
- Terminal degree in a related area (PhD, JD, MD, etc.) and / or equivalent experience / training required.
- Masters level degree or higher in a related area and five or more years of relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training required
- Academic or research background and recognized expertise in selected area.
- Expert oral and written communication skills.
- Leadership experience in academic and / or government agencies.
- Demonstrated expertise in building collaborations between academia, industry and / or governmental agencies.
- Demonstrated expertise with program building within a leading academic institution and administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
- Expert ability to work with dynamic and diverse group of faculty, staff and students.
- Managerial experience and proven success in managing a complex research or academic program(s).
- Strong negotiation skills and verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence / persuade all levels of staff.
- Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities.
- Advanced proficiency with NIH grant applications and Progress Reports
- Deep knowledge of UCSF systems, security requirements, HR policies
- Advanced proficiency in REDCap survey development
- Advanced proficiency in Dedoose and/or ATLAS.ti qualitative coding software
- Experience forming and engaging with Community Advisory Boards
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong fundraising experience.
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Code and Payroll Title 006083 ACAD PRG MGR 1 Job Category Research and Scientific, Supervisory / Management Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location San Francisco, CA Campus Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) |
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Oct 31, 2025