Administrative Analyst

Institute for Health Aging

Full Time

66892BR

Job Summary

The Project Policy Analyst I will, with training from the PI, Dr. Mica Estrada and direct supervision, learn how to support project management and research implementation for federal grants; learn how to assist in supporting the PI in maintaining healthy communication and coordination with collaborators and other stakeholders; and provide assistance in the dissemination of findings.
Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning.
Job includes training on how to implement and support both quantitative and qualitative research projects

Department Description

The Institute for Health & Aging (IHA) is an organized research unit at UCSF. The work of the Institute includes extensive and successful research, training and public service in the areas of aging, health, and health policy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science discipline and/or related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Familiarity with general and research-specific computer application programs (MS word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook; SPSS).
• Capacity to learn communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Basic skills to analyze and research information and learn to synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Capacity to learn program and project management skills.
• Comfortable working independently and with other project team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Qualtrics
• Willingness to learn how to present research results at professional conferences
• Some familiarity with both quantitative and qualitative data analysis and management

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

007396 PROJECT POLICY ANL 1

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F 8-5