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University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health

Manager of Special Academic Projects

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Sep 12, 2024

Manager of Special Academic Projects

MED-ZSFG-CVPFull Time80842BRJob Summary*This is a contracted position and will end 2 years from the date of hireAmend at UCSF in the UCSF Division of Health Equity and Society seeks to recruit a Program Manager (PM) to manage all aspects of four Amend academic programs focused on public health-focused prison transformation in the U.S. (or equivalent program management workload). The PM will administer all organizational and operational activities for these academic programs (all taken together are equivalent in workload to a mid-sized academic program). The PM will independently administer all major program components and operational requirements, including management, program development, program delivery, and program evaluation duties. Duties might also include developing and organizing conferences and other public forums and other tasks at the discretion of the PI.

The PM's programs will require advanced knowledge and experience in leading and managing academic programs and/or NIH (or other grant-funded) programs. Required content knowledge in at least one of the following areas of focus is required: prison policy, practice, reform, and/or public or occupational health. Knowledge in at least one or more related areas, including conditions of prison confinement in the U.S.; public health and human rights; medically and socially vulnerable geriatric populations; labor relations and/or movement organizing; best practices and human rights standards related to imprisonment; and/or qualitative and quantitative research methodology is required. Superb skills and independence in writing, organization, communication, and personnel management and experience collaborating with high-ranking government officials and leaders of non-governmental and community-based organizations; as well as demonstrated program management skills (including financial management of complex program budgets and defining and achieving clearly defined program objectives) are also required.

The PM will have independent responsibility for the overall management and oversight of all administrative operations, program design, and implementation of the group academic programs with a total annual budget of approximately $500,000. The PM will have responsibility for coordinating activities, setting and measuring health and related outcomes, and reporting progress to the program Director across multiple assigned projects. Other duties related to academic programs as assigned by PI.

The PM is responsible for ensuring that program reporting requirements related to their assigned project sites are met across a range of funders, including the NIH, individual donors, and large and small foundations. Finally, the PM is responsible for identifying future partnership and program implementation opportunities, preparing strategic planning documents related to new opportunities under the guidance of the PI, and supporting competitive grant and other funding applications as assigned by the PI.Salary and BenefitsThe final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on several 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 $105,900 - $166,900 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit:

UCSF Compensation and Benefits .Department DescriptionThe UCSF Division of Health Equity and Society (DHES) at San Francisco General Hospital is part of the UCSF Department of Medicine. The DHES carries out innovative programming and research to prevent and treat chronic disease in populations for whom social conditions often conspire to both promote various chronic diseases and make their management more challenging. The Division is home to the Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative (BHHI) which provides accurate, timely policy-oriented research about homelessness for local, state, and national policymakers and practitioners. The Division is also home to Amend, a public health and human rights-focused program that works in prisons and jails to reduce the debilitating health effects of these facilities on residents and staff alike, while simultaneously joining policymakers and community leaders to work towards de-carceration and a better, new system of accountability and healing with human rights and health at its center.Required QualificationsTerminal degree in a related field (PhD, JD, MD, etc.) and five or more years of relevant experience and/or equivalent experience/training required.Advanced degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training required.Academic background and experience in geriatric care among historically vulnerable populations, prison conditions of confinement, prison healthcare practice and policy; and/or labor movements.Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources, and financial principles and practices.Strong oral and written communication skills.Strong ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.Strong ability to work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.Demonstrated experience successfully managing multiple (or complex) projects/programs at once (often with competing deadlines/demands).Ability to travel nationally & internationally to achieve program goals if needed.Preferred QualificationsNAAbout UCSFThe 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 ValuesUCSF 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.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.OrganizationCampusJob Code and Payroll Title000378 ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 4Job CategoryProfessional and ManagerialBargaining Unit99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)Employee ClassContractPercentage100%LocationShift8 HoursHours and Days may vary based on program needs (includes nights & weekends)

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