IND (Neurodegenerative Dis)

Full Time

77087BR

Job Summary

The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) oversees all activities related to the administration of the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND), including financial, personnel, systems, program and project, and facilities management. The CAO ensures compliance with University policies and procedures. Responsible for hiring and retaining a well-trained, efficient, and customer service-oriented staff, the CAO is also responsible for the careful management of the institute's equipment and space assets. Additionally, the CAO provides the IND Director with support in partnership relations, fundraising, event execution, and laboratory operation.
The CAO participates in immediate and long-term planning for the IND with the goal of maximizing limited resources and increasing opportunities for the IND Director and faculty members to focus on their research programs. The CAO has the ability to direct, plan, budget, and implement small to large-scale projects and programs within complex organizational infrastructures. The CAO establishes and maintains timely and appropriate reporting mechanisms for the IND Director and senior faculty regarding fiscal, personnel and other critical management areas. The CAO serves as a liaison between other departments and ORUs, other University offices, and extramural organizations, and serves on IND and university advisory committees.
The CAO reports directly to the IND Director and indirectly to the School of Medicine Vice Dean of Administration and Finance. The CAO works strategically with IND senior faculty, senior staff, SOM Dean's Office, and university shared services. The CAO is highly collaborative and serves as the bridge between IND leadership and the rest of the university, helping connect the dots between people, functions, and projects.
NOTES: 1) a cover letter is required
2) Contract is for 2 years with extension and possible option for career status

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Department Description

The Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases (IND) at UCSF is pursuing a cutting-edge blend of basic science and clinical medicine to provide outstanding care to those suffering from neurodegenerative diseases. Founded in 1999, the IND is committed to creating therapeutics that will halt diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and dementia resulting from traumatic brain injuries. The IND is poised to make serious contributions to this struggle at the frontier of neuroscience and medicine. The mission of the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases is to discover causes and develop cures for these illnesses with an innovative program of basic research and clinical medicine. The IND is directed by Nobel Laureate Stanley B. Prusiner, MD.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 8 years of related experience
• 7 years of leading/supervising/managing experience
• Financial management experience; analyzing and crafting complex budgets
• Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals
• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll
• Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and influence others and to develop and maintain high standards of customer service
• Thorough knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs
• Excellent project management skills, including the capability of managing capital projects
• Very strong ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in facilities management, logistics and operations
• Background in bio- or neuroscience
• Experience with UC and UCSF system-wide policies and procedures regarding financial, administrative, environmental health and safety, fire safety, space utilization, and facilities management procedures

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

000548 ADMIN MGR 2

Job Category

Executive, Financial, Professional (Non-Clinical), Professional and Managerial, Supervisory / Management

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 8:30-5 (3 days onsite, 2 days offsite)