Chief Administrative Officer - Office of Research

Chief Administrative Officer - Office of Research

The Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost (EVCP) Organization seeks a candidate who will serve in the role of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Office of Research (OoR). The UCSF Office of Research, led by the Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR), focuses on the academic mission of UCSF, with a particular emphasis on academic research operations and science policy. The CAO is responsible for the human resource management, budget, technology and space management of the units within the Office. This includes oversight of centralized research administrative services delivered by 582 FTE, provided to approximately 3,387 investigators across all UCSF professional schools. The CAO manages a $125M budget. The CAO reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration in the EVCP Organization and is responsible for implementing programmatic vision and strategic plan of the VCR. Additionally, the CAO serves as a core member of the EVCP's administrative leadership team, contributing knowledge and expertise to guide the oversight of all academic missions, including research, education, faculty and student affairs and other support units.

On-site requirement - 4 days per week. Placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. The salary range for this position is $275,000 - $325,000 (Annual Rate).

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The Office of Research is the institutional steward of UCSF's research mission. It provides campus-wide research administration, infrastructure, and services. This work is organized into the following units : Research Infrastructure and Operations (Research Resource Program; Laboratory Animal Resource Center; Environment, Health and Safety;, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Program; and the Human Research Protection Program,), the Office of Sponsored Research (Industry Contracts, Proposal and Grants, Contracts and Awards, and the Office of Clinical Trial Activation) and the Associate Vice Chancellor of Clinical Research Office (Clinical Trials Operations and the, Clinical and Translational Science Institute). The Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR) leads the Office of Research. The Office of Research is committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace, is an equal opportunity employer, and is a workplace that strives to invest in the overall well-being of our employees through comprehensive benefit offerings, professional development, engagement, wellness programs, and a focus on work-life balance.

Required Qualifications

Excellent leadership abilities to oversee multiple functions or departments through subordinate managers.

Advanced 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.

Skills in establishing and implementing customer service standards.

Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals which measure effectiveness of contributions to efficient operations of department.

Strong knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.

Advanced project management skills, including the capability to manage capital projects.

Success with leading large-scale change initiatives in a complex organization

Advanced knowledge of administrative management theory and ability to translate this knowledge into practice. Advanced skills in strategy development, systems planning and change management.

Excellent ability to establish metrics for department and employee goals.

Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate and influence others and to develop and maintain high standards of customer service. Experience in building productive, collaborative relationships.

Management experience (minimum 5 years) in an academic research environment or equivalent experience.

Very strong ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.

Demonstrated record of accomplishment in advocating and incorporating the policy and program needs of a complex, multi-unit organization into the broader organization-wide / corporate-wide plans and programs.

Direct financial management experience for a large, complex academic operation. Demonstrated success in developing and managing large budgets in a resource-constrained environment.

10 years of directly-related experience.

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

On-site requirement : 4 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of staff due process policies and procedures, conflict resolution strategies, and skill in mediating disputes.

Knowledge of university policies and procedures in all functional areas : sponsored research, research infrastructure, finance and accounting, and academic and staff personnel

Demonstrated experience in successful crisis management

Master's degree preferred or equivalent level of education and 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.