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University of California San Francisco

000563 ORGANIZATIONAL CNSLT 5

University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA


Job Summary

As part of the EVCP Projects Team, the Organizational Consultant will use their extensive expertise in organizational development and effectiveness, business process analysis, change management, and strategic planning to advance projects that have EVCP-wide impact. This work requires a deep understanding of business needs and how systems, both technical and non-technical, support those needs. The incumbent will use their knowledge of organizational development concepts to help clients define and develop organizational objectives to resolve complex, often politically sensitive issues that have organization-wide impact, where analysis of circumstances and information requires an in-depth evaluation of factors, including EVCP structures and relevant institutional data. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in selecting the methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining business results.

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 $164,400 - $253,300 (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

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
  • 10 years directly related experience (in addition to degree)
  • Expert knowledge of the organizational development and effectiveness field, theories, models to assess, design and implement customized organizational interventions
  • Demonstrates superior analytical, problem-solving, project planning and implementation skills
  • Have superior written, verbal and presentation skills for influencing and facilitating sustained change
  • Possesses superior consulting, relationship building, and strategic thinking skills
  • Demonstrates superior strategic-thinking and consulting skills in guiding the organization toward workable strategies and solutions
  • Ability to facilitate and influence people at all levels. Ability to persuade through both logic and appeal to positive motivations. Ability to handle multiple constituencies, agendas, engagements and tasks, and to deal productively with ambiguity and conflict
  • Demonstrates ability to learn quickly, reason, synthesize and generalize based on information obtained; sound judgment; ability to draw unbiased conclusions
  • Ability to focus on priorities, strategies, and vision
  • Knowledge of the consulting process to effectively lead highly significant engagements from inception to conclusion
  • Incorporates excellent skills in change management programs on a regular basis
  • Highly skilled in navigating organizational complexity


Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in organizational development preferred
  • Knowledge of the organizational environment of higher education and large research universities to understand client priorities, issues, motivations and constraints
  • Lean Level 1 Practitioner
  • ProSci Change Management Practitioner


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.

Department Description

The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost (EVCP) leads both UCSF's robust research enterprise as well as its highly ranked academic programs in health professions and graduate education, clinical care delivery, and community service. The EVCP portfolio is comprised of four professional schools and the Graduate Division. The EVCP works in close collaboration with the Chancellor and his leadership team to develop and implement campus priorities and vision, maintain the University's status as an international leader in health sciences education and research, and oversee external partnerships representing UCSF's best interests across the University of California system, at the UC Office of the President, and beyond.

The EVCP Office works on matters related to academics, research, planning, and policy development, being a central point of leadership, coordination, and oversight of academic and research activities at UCSF. The EVCP office also has a critical role with respect to industry partnerships and business development in support of our research and educational mission, responsible for overseeing partnerships including focus, approach, and implementation; and works closely with the Chancellor and Vice Chancellor for Development on fundraising and development in support of UCSF's goals. The EVCP Office is responsible for representing UCSF's interests at the UC-wide and Office of the President levels.

The EVCP Projects Team is an internal business advisory unit that provides local consulting, project management, group facilitation, and change management services to the Control Point to optimize support of the research, education, clinical care, and service mission areas. This work requires partnering effectively with senior faculty and staff administrative leaders, Deans of the UCSF Schools and Divisions, and Senior Leadership with UCSF Health and UCOP.

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.