Academic Program Management Supervisor
Surgery
Full Time
Job Summary
Provides supervision and guidance to research staff. Oversees program administration, program development, and research activities. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Recommends changes to department policies and practices. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Provides priority setting and workflow analysis.
The Academic Program Management Supervisor will work closely with the Vice Chair of Research and Senior Director of Research and Administration in advancing the Department's research initiatives such as the Biostatistics Core, Grants Management Core, Publication and Scientific Writing Core, and the various WIPs. The individual will assist in program planning, development, administration, management, and implementation of various research initiatives. The individual will work with the Director on formulating short- and long-term planning and procedures to advance the research program's agenda. The individual will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of the Department of Surgery's centralized research cores. Researches and identifies trends and plans and develops program structure and objectives. Coordinates and supervises teams' daily activities and sets priorities to ensure tasks are completed. Develops and manages each program's operating and administrative policies and procedures. Develops program plans and facilitates issue resolutions to reach stated goals and objectives. They will interpret and analyze information regarding grant submission and funding, publication profiles, NIH ranking information, and other policies and procedures. The Program Manager will regularly work on issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. The individual 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. Identifies risks and responds accordingly. Provides priority setting and workflow analysis.
Department Description
The mission of the UCSF Department of Surgery is threefold: to develop the next generation of leaders in surgery; to provide outstanding quality clinical care that is cost-effective, yet compassionate; and to make significant advances in scientific knowledge and clinical practice through basic and clinical research. Care of patients is what attracted our faculty and residents to surgery, and it continues to be our main focus. The Department is comprised of eleven divisions that include Adult Cardiothoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Transplant Surgery, and Vascular & Endovascular Surgery.
Required Qualifications
- Doctorate in a related area or eight years of equivalent experience
- Five or more years of managing grants/research funding portfolio experience.
- Three or more years of Lead, Supervisory, or Management experience.
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff and students in an academic or research setting.
- Academic background and experience in relevant areas of research.
- Ability to build relationships, collaborate, and problem-solve both internally and with external organizations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of program development as well as grant proposal development and administration.
- Demonstrated leadership skills including effective communication, negotiation, coaching, and conflict resolution.
- Advanced oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Knowledge of human resources management practices and policies.
- Knowledge of financial principles and budget practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of University, State, and Federal policies that influence higher education.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of proficiently running research funding reports using UCSF systems.
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.
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.
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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
006832 ACAD PRG MGT SUPV 2
Job Category
Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific, Supervisory / Management
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Hybrid, Parnassus Heights (SF), San Francisco, CA
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
M-F
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