Project Policy Analyst 3 - Hybrid - 132918

UC San Diego Health Sciences encompasses UC San Diego Health, the region's only academic health system, UC San Diego School of Medicine, one of the nation's top research-intensive medical schools, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern California's first public school of pharmacy, and Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science. UC San Diego Health Sciences' mission is to deliver outstanding patient care through commitment to the community, groundbreaking research and inspired teaching.

The division of Medical Education within the UC San Diego School of Medicine consists of the following units: Undergraduate Medical Education, Admissions & Student Affairs, Diversity and Community Partnerships, Graduate Medical Education, Continuing Medical Education & Faculty Development, Simulation Education, Physician Assistant Education, Anatomical Services, Business Affairs and Educational Technology. The division supports the education, training and co-curricular activities of approximately 560 medical students, 90 physician assistant students, 1000 residents and fellows as well as the faculty, physician and healthcare providers at UCSD's School of Medicine, its' Medical Centers, and affiliates.

The Undergraduate Medical Education Analyst uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies, and procedures. This role researches, analyzes, and develops solutions to a wide range of issues within the medical education domain, primarily dealing with complex and diverse policies, programs, and proposals. Demonstrating sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques to obtain solutions, the Analyst develops new programs, policies, or procedures for possible implementation to support continuous improvement in educational management.

The Analyst will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of the education management system used within the undergraduate medical education department. This role will work closely with faculty, students, course coordinators, and administrative staff to ensure the effective use of the system for managing various aspects of the medical school curriculum, including scheduling, evaluations, and reporting. Additionally, the Analyst will provide data analysis, reporting, and training to optimize system utilization and ensure compliance with accreditation requirements.

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Healthcare Administration, or related area plus three years of related experience/training.

• Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

• Analytical / problem-solving skills.

• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.

• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

• Strong policy analysis techniques.

• Prior experience with education management systems or similar platforms in an academic setting.

• Proficient in data management and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL).

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.

• Master's Degree preferred.

• Familiarity with accreditation requirements (e.g., LCME).

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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