Associate Director of Program, Planning, and - San Francisco, United States - University of California San Francisco

University of California San Francisco

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Description

The HDFCCC
Associate Director for Programs, Planning, and Evaluation will oversee research administration related to the HDFCCC National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) and its intramural programs, coordinate leadership committees, and support HDFCCC research hubs.

Working with Center leadership and administration, the Associate Director for Programs, Planning, and Evaluation is responsible for a broad spectrum of complex analytical duties that lead to new recommendations and is expected to develop a conceptual framework for the implementation of unique projects and programs.

The Associate Director for Programs, Planning, and Evaluation is often the first line of contact representing the Cancer Center to an extensive array of individuals including, but not limited to, NCI staff, donors, patients, vendors, and both UCSF and non-UCSF faculty and staff.

The Associate Director for Programs, Planning, and Evaluation is responsible for the coordination of HDFCCC leadership groups, including Senior Leadership, and Program Leaders Retreats.

The Associate Director will work with the Director of Research Strategy to create agendas, reports, and presentations for the meetings.

The Associate Director will analyze information pertaining to the leadership committees, and recommend ideas, implement solutions, and evaluate progress. In addition, the Associate Director will coordinate with the Programs Manager on the logistics of the Program Leaders Retreats.

The Associate Director for Programs and Planning will support research hubs and other programmatic activities of the HDFCCC.

These include the creation of new Research Hubs, recommending and implementing events, and evaluating success of Hubs and all activities related to the CCSG.

The Associate Director will also oversee the Intramural Awards Program to ensure consistency across the Center, regardless of funding source or target audience.

**NOTE: This is a Hybrid role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

Department Description

Required Qualifications

Terminal degree in a related area (PhD, JD, MD, etc.) and / or equivalent experience / training required.
5+ years Related experience.
3+ years Lead/Supervisory/Manager Experience.
Research development or research administration experience.
Knowledge of human resources management practices and policies.
Knowledge of financial principles and budget practices.
Demonstrated knowledge university, state, and federal policies that influence higher education.
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.

Preferred Qualifications

Research Administration
Experience providing full scope of research administration for federal grants, including program project or center grants.
Demonstrated experience supervising staff and students in an academic or research setting.
Academic background and experience in relevant area of research.
Knowledge of NCI CCSG Guidelines is essential to professionally perform the position. Additional experience in strong professional writing and editing skills allowing specialized execution of materials is essential. Background in both clinical and research environments creating ability to coordinate with diverse group of individuals from a base of knowledge, ability to advise/guide researchers (from laboratory, clinical and population science specialties) and strengthen teamwork, and knowledge of institutional policies and procedures are required.
Prior experience in program, communications, or development role in an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Experience in large scale, multiinvestigator grant submission processes, understanding and responding to federal grant solicitations and guidance.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduatelevel education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10campus 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.

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