Program Manager

IHPS (Health Policy Studies)

Full Time

88241BR

Job Summary

The Program Manager will oversee a moderately sized resarch gprogram, using advanced operational concepts and objectives to resolve highly complex issues. The incumbent administrative operations, finance, human resources, and facilities for the program. The incumbent will regularly work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The incumbent should be able to exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for achieving the program's goals and achieving results according to established timelines that they will help set. In addition, the incumbent will also develop and implementat new programs and processes, including supporting fundraising and grantwriting, obtaining human subjects approval, and overseeing data acquisition and infrastructure management. The incumbent will work with the Director on formulating short- and long-term planning and procedures to advance the research program's agenda. The incument will oversee and coordinate other team members who are conducting complex statistical analyses to evaluate federal, state, and local health policies, including facilitating discussions around project progress and priorities, and they may become more involved with the research aspects of projects if their expertise is an appropriate match.
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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 $116,000 - $174,000 (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 Institute for Health Policy Studies (IHPS) is an organized research unit within the School of Medicine. The primary purposes of the Institute are to advance knowledge of health services and health policies through basic and applied research; to contribute to the solution of health and social problems through the application of research findings to health policy issues at the international, national, state, and local levels; and to provide education and training opportunities for students and practitioners in the health professions, students and faculty in disciplines relevant to health policy, recent graduates seeking careers in health policy, as well as policymakers and program managers.

Required Qualifications

• Terminal degree in a related area (PhD, JD, MD, etc.) and / or equivalent experience / training required.
• Academic background and at least 5 years experience working at UCSF or San Francisco VA
• Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
• Advanced ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
• Highly skilled fundraising experience.
• Strong Project Management skills
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, including Pivot tables, formulas, and charts
• Research Skills and Administration
  • Expert knowledge of research processes and methods.
  • Experience working in an academic research environment.
• Grants and Contracts
  • Knowledge of research grant proposals and research management.
  • Experience submitting grant proposals.
• General
  • Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both
• verbally and in writing including email etiquette.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, EndNote, and Windows.
  • Ability to handle work requests from several people and work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SQL Server Management Studio
• Familiarity with relational databases

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 San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ppsm-20

For the University of California's Anti Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000378 ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 4

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours