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Cell and Tissue Biology

Full Time

70481BR

Job Summary

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently manage research awards and transactions related to contract and grant management, maintains contract and grant records in compliance with both institutional and sponsor policies. Works on awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations.

Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works
on complex awards that may involve multiple investigators and or multiple subawards. Guides less experienced staff. Department Role (DR): Typically works on complex awards such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, multiple years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.

Department Description

Founded in 1881, the UCSF School of Dentistry has striven to educate the leading practitioners, scholars and
faculty members of the next generation. As a leading institution of oral and craniofacial health, our educational
programs have grown to include, in addition to our DDS programs, an array of PhD, post-graduate and
residency programs. Our student dentists, residents and faculty handle over 120,000 patient visits a year in our
comprehensive UCSF Dental Center, and our students staff numerous community-based externship sites. The
school is one of the top oral and craniofacial research enterprises in the world, ranked the top dental school in
the country in research funding from the National Institutes of Health for 25 years, and home to several leading
translational research programs.

The Department of Cell and Tissue Biology (CTB) is a basic science department within the School of Dentistry.
The department was established in 2005 and includes 15 faculty with primary appointments and five faculty with
secondary appointments. Additionally, the department is home to numerous postdoctoral fellows as well as
graduate students in programs ranging from Biomedical Sciences, Tetrad and Biophysics to Developmental &
Stem Cell Biology and Oral & Craniofacial Sciences. Faculty research interests include cell biology mechanisms
relevant to cytoskeletal dynamics, development, metabolism, cancer, immunology and neurobiology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques.
• Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor's guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

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.

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.

Job Code and Payroll Title

006206 RSCH ADM 3

Job Category

Education, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Hybrid, Parnassus Heights (SF)

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8-5