Art & Science Specialist - San Francisco, United States - University of California

Description

Neuro-Memory and Aging

Full Time

78129BR

Job Summary

***Preferred to have a local candidate in the Bay are
The Art & Science Specialist is a new position ideal for a candidate with demonstrated success in communication, community organizing, and partnership development. This person works collaboratively with artists, clinicians, fellows, and staff from the MAC, GBHI, and COP to develop, support, and facilitate high-quality artistic experiences that are supportive of brain health and community engagement. The incumbent will report to the Communications Manager.

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Department Description

The Memory and Aging Center (MAC) is engaged in a wide range of artist-led initiatives exploring brain health and dementia. Many of them combine artistic work and evidence-based research to improve our understanding of the experience of people with dementia and their caregivers, as well as provide opportunities to amplify narratives, change perceptions and stigma, communicate scientific findings, and generate possibilities for community engagement and systemic transformation. Arts and creativity are key to enhancing brain health as we age, and artists help us to see the world in new ways and to communicate that vision. The MAC's arts initiatives are growing with public health and community partnerships through the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), Community Outreach Program (COP), and investigator grants. We plan to expand our widening network of partnerships with artists and arts organizations of all disciplines - visual arts, performing arts, film, literary arts, and mixed media - starting in the San Francisco Bay Area with the potential to grow into a global program.

The incumbent will serve as the primary liaison between artistic initiatives within the Memory and Aging Center (MAC), including the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) and the Community Outreach Program (COP). This person will help to coordinate and streamline activities across projects to extend resources, amplify impact, and ensure the highest level of quality. Work will be typically assigned on a project basis and the person is expected to manage the entire problem-solving process, which includes researching and analyzing information, managing the scope and priorities of the project, identifying and recommending potential solutions, and presenting the finished product in the form of a written recommendation or a completed project. Administrative services include coordinating with personnel in finance and human resources and may also include IT, facilities, or student services. Regular work includes developing and posting information about ongoing work across media channels, including websites and social media. The person must work with high autonomy in a fast-paced work environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys taking initiative and is intellectually curious with excellent writing and organizational skills. Training in graphic design, web design, and communications would be helpful.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and a minimum of one year of experience/or equivalent experience/training.
• Competence and direct experience working with a wide range of arts, media, cultural, or nonprofit organizations.
• Skill in project management, including demonstrated capacity to plan and lead large-scale events, meetings, and projects from inception to completion with relevant budgetary skills.
• Ability to manage project scope and assumptions.
• Able to ensure that work is aligned with leadership regarding priorities and values.
• Strong knowledge of the usage and applications of print and digital communication tools and skill in using the same. Skill in choosing the most appropriate and effective applications. Standard software applications include Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Suite, Staffbase, and additional platforms.
• Extraordinary attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including handling multiple tasks simultaneously and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Excellent writing, editing, and design skills including the ability to translate technical information for general audiences and the ability to adapt messages to reach different professional audiences.
• Ability to succeed in a self-directed/autonomous work environment.
• Thorough research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and decision-making skills and skills to correctly identify real and potential problems, advising management as required, and proposing effective strategic resolutions.
• Highly skilled in interpersonal communications, including written and verbal, to effectively represent UCSF, collaborate with key stakeholders, and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in diverse groups, competence, and direct experience working with faculty, staff, students, the general public, production personnel, technical operators, and performing artists.
• Thorough knowledge of basic concepts, principles, and procedures for building and maintaining effective relations with internal and external constituencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and navigate situations with yet-to-be-announced information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference for demonstrated digital marketing experience with X, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram campaigns.
• Preference for experience creating reports of digital analytics from social media and Siteimprove.
• Preference for experience with Drupal contact management system.
• Preference for bilingualism in Spanish or Chinese.
• Preference for training in graphic design, web design, and information design.
• Preference for diversity, equity, and inclusion training.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

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

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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007397 PROJECT POLICY ANL 2

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical), Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Hybrid, Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.