Program Assistant

Company: University of California - San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 2, 2024

Job Description:

Program Assistant







GMU - (M_Graduate Med Science Unit)




Full Time




81648BR


Job Summary


In consultation with the PROPEL Program Administrator, the PROPEL Program Assistant uses professional concepts to coordinate, track and report postbaccalaureate scholar progress, national programmatic data, and assist with event coordination and logistics.

The PROPEL Program Assistant provides varied services to postbaccalaureate scholars, faculty, students, and department / school / college management. Works on moderately complex issues. Receives assistance on more complex issues.

The PROPEL Program Assistant involves a range of scholar services duties and responsibilities for an academic department. Provides assistance to the program administrator, faculty directors, faculty, national partners and scholars in recruitment, admissions, scholar orientation and events, and related programs.

The position must be able to work independently and will report to the PROPEL Program Administrator. PROPEL is a postbaccalaureate training program with approximately 100 scholars and the National PROPEL network includes five potential PROPEL sites. The incumbent will assist the Program Administrator with day-to-day operations including support to admissions and recruitment, courses, curricular events such as literature review and seminars, scholar tracking, event planning, meeting scheduling and national partner communications, reimbursements and program listservs, contact lists and websites.



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 $29.05 - $53.50 (Hourly 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

Department Description

The Graduate Division is the home of graduate education and postdoctoral training at UCSF. We offer 19 PhD programs in basic, translational, and social/population sciences; 10 master's degree programs; and two professional doctorates. Over 1,000 postdoctoral scholars add to the robust research community on campus. Graduate Division programs are housed within all four of the professional schools and Global Health Sciences at UCSF. The programs are almost all inter-disciplinary, creating a dynamic and synergistic atmosphere for research. Our award-winning faculty members deliver engaging courses and provide personalized mentorship for every student and postdoc.

The PROPEL program's mission is to promote diversity and inclusion in the scientific workforce by providing research experiences and career development opportunities for postbaccalaureate scholars from historically excluded backgrounds as well as those with a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity in science.
Our program supports postbaccalaureate scholars who are interested in pursuing graduate school by connecting them with paid research opportunities at UCSF and providing application support, science curriculum, and connection to a community of early career scientists.

UCSF PROPEL program is expanding nationally to establish the PROPEL postbaccalaureate education model to other universities to create a network of programs that support and foster scholars as they aspire to graduate studies.


Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience
• Ability to work in diverse groups, including but not limited to students, staff, faculty, general public, and UCSF and external vendors.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, faculty and students verbally and in writing.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
  
  • Knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
  • Knowledge of department, organization, and University policies, procedures, and directives.
  • Knowledge of graduate application requirements and timelines
  • Prior experience with undergraduate or graduate level curricular affairs
  • Prior event planning experience
    
    
    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.
    
    
    Organization
    
    Campus
    
    
    Job Code and Payroll Title
    
    004263 ADMIN OFCR 2 CX
    
    
    Job Category
    
    Administrative Support
    
    
    Bargaining Unit
    
    Teamsters Local 2010 - Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)
    
    
    Employee Class
    
    Career
    
    
    Percentage
    
    100%
    
    
    Location
    
    San Francisco, CA
    
    
    Campus
    
    Parnassus Heights (SF)
    
    
    Work Style
    
    Hybrid
    
    
    Shift
    
    Days
    
    
    Shift Length
    
    8 Hours
    
    
    Additional Shift Details
    
    Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (occasional evening/weekend)
    
    

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