Job Abstract

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.

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• Two or more years of proficiently running research funding reports using UCSF systems.

• 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.