Senior Manager - 6 Months Contract

Healthforce Center at UCSF

Part Time

82362BR

Job Summary

Independently uses and applies in-depth knowledge and experience in the specific policy field on projects that typically impact the entire organization or programs external to the organization. Operates in a highly visible, politically sensitive, legally complex and evolving arena. Uses advanced professional concepts and objectives to address and resolve complex policy or program issues. Works on significant, strategic issues and problems requiring political sensitivity, where analysis of circumstances and information requires an in-depth evaluation of factors.

In this six-month contract role, the senior manager will

• Collaborate with Healthforce Center leadership to develop and articulate new programs and projects
• Lead process for, and contribute to, the creation of new strategic messaging and supporting collateral aimed at securing new funding
• Assess, synthesize, and communicate organizational impact to internal and external audiences
• Provide subject matter expertise to Healthforce programs and lead the development of essential programming across Healthforce's portfolio
• Lead special projects of strategic importance including strengthening and standardizing cross-program evaluation approaches and processes

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 $128,600 - $192,900 (Annual 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

Healthforce Center at UCSF connects the people and sectors of health care to create a collective force for health, equity, and action. We prepare health care organizations for success by combining a deep understanding of the issues facing their workforce with the leadership skills to drive progress. Only by bringing together the human ingredients of health care can organizations truly drive positive change. Understanding the dynamics between workforce issues, and the leadership skills required to address them, is a vital step to successfully navigating the health care landscape.

Healthforce Center offers services to a wide variety of clients such as foundations, hospitals, delivery systems, organizations, and individuals to ensure more effective health care delivery and to inform health care policy. Our efforts are focused on: research with actionable results, consulting and evaluation, programs that develop leadership and resilience, making connections across sectors, and advancing equity.
In addition to our work to advance health equity, Healthforce Center is deeply committed to ensuring equitable approaches and processes in how we collaborate with each other, partners, funders, vendors, and applicants and participants of our programs. We aim to create a strong and agile organization that is enriched by diverse perspectives and ideas and increases belonging so that people can thrive and do their best work. Whether overhauling our hiring and recruiting practices, increasing accountability for advancing our diversity and equity goals, or engaging collectively as an organization to be anti-racist, we are continuously striving to center equity in our work.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. (e.g., public health, public policy, education, organizational development, business administration)
• Minimum 10+ years relevant progressive experience
• Knowledge of Healthforce's portfolio of programs, including the CHCF Leadership Program and the California Improvement Network
• Interest in the health workforce, including applied research, evaluation and capacity building
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information and propose solutions, including facilitating coming to solutions with individuals and groups.
• Committed to advancing equity in all processes and settings
• Expert knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Highly skilled communication and interpersonal skills to communicate with and influence others, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Highly skilled in all levels of project management.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Expert analytical / problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Expert knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures and external regulatory requirements in policy domain.
• Master's degree or higher in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (e.g., public health, public policy, education, organizational development, business administration)

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

000566 PROJECT POLICY ANL 5

Job Category

Project Management

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Contract

Percentage

60%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, Variable