Project Manager - Policy, Advocacy, and Grants
OGBYN, Reproductive Sciences Job Summary The UCSF California Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi) is seeking a Project Manager to oversee policy and advocacy efforts and provide overall project management of earned grants within the organization. They will be responsible for conducting research, legislative analysis, writing for grants and policy papers, stakeholder
facilitation, advocacy event planning, and administrative management for multiple programs or projects.
One such project is the Human Placenta Cell Atlas in Diverse Ancestry Populations (Atlas) project, a research collaboration between UCSF, Stanford, and WashU to sequence every cell in diverse placental samples and examine the communication of the cells. The findings will inform the development of molecular interventions that may improve adverse birth outcomes, such as preterm birth, and better explain disparities between groups from different ancestries. Preterm birth and other adverse birth outcomes disproportionately impact women of color. Black, Latine, and Asian communities are at even greater risk due to racism and structural inequities. The Atlas Community Advisory Board (Atlas CAB) has expertise in community engagement and community partnered research practices, and this role will provide expert project management of the monthly CAB meetings, developing written and multimedia materials, website management, liaising between researchers and CAB, community payments, and support for research dissemination. At the grant's end, this role will lead the planning of a one-day symposium showcasing the Atlas project and the work of the Atlas CAB.
This position is expected to lead PTBi's policy and advocacy work, build community and capacity with internal and external partners, and expertly move assigned projects forward smoothly, accountably, and professionally.
The role reports to the Associate Director and the person in it will need to be able to work independently and
collaboratively with our staff, the team of directors, our policy core advocates, community members, and others on our team to execute on our policy and advocacy strategic plan, build our policy research capacity, build a network of Black maternal health advocates, lead policy events, and connect our research portfolio and dissemination efforts to policy action. One example of a policy event this role will lead is organizing a Hill Day connected to the Black Birth Equity Summit 2025 conference, and all requisite training sessions and material development prior.
A successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the Black maternal health crisis, thorough knowledge of the California and U.S. legislative system, a passion and strong voice for advocacy, and a highly organized, proactive work ethic and attention to detail. As directed by the Associate Director, this position will also work on special projects or assignments with professionalism and discretion. They will set priorities and evaluate workflow to ensure delivery of quality content and work to various constituencies. The successful candidate must have the ability to balance numerous deadlines and shifting priorities. A sense of humor and strong teamwork skills are encouraged.
The UCSF California Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi) is a multi-year, transdisciplinary research effort to reduce the burden of prematurity among those at highest risk for preterm birth-women and birthing people of color. PTBi brings together academic researchers from different disciplines, healthcare providers, departments of public health, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to work in partnership with affected
communities. Most importantly, PTBi partners with women and birthing people with lived experience during all phases of the research including developing and prioritizing the research agenda, enhancing study designs to ensure cultural appropriateness and maximum impact, and ensuring dissemination of results to a broad audience of stakeholders. 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 $72,000 - $90,000 (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 The Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences (Ob, Gyn & RS) is a major academic Department in the School of Medicine, engaged in clinical, research and training activities at the Parnassus, Mt. Zion and San Francisco General Hospital campuses, the Betty Irene Moore Women's Hospital at Mission Bay, as well as satellite locations throughout the Bay Area, with an annual operating budget of $146 million. The Department has 111 full-time faculty, 117 other academic appointees, 13 post-doctoral fellows, 20 clinical fellows, 32 residents, 138 voluntary clinical faculty and 270 staff. The mission of the UCSF Department of Ob, Gyn & Reproductive Sciences is to improve the lives and health of all women through excellence, innovation and leadership in Patient Care, Scientific Discovery, Education, Advocacy, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. "Leading the way in women's health." Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- 3+ years of directly relevant experience
- 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 and be highly organized, have a proactive work ethic and attention to details
- Strong policy analysis techniques
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (MPH, MPP, etc)
- Experience in issues related to maternal and child health
- Possess deep understanding of the Black maternal health crisis, thorough knowledge of the California and U.S. legislative system.
- Possess and/or be able to demonstrate a passion and strong voice for advocacy
- Working knowledge of program/task management platforms and tools, and organization wide communications and research-specific and other computer application programs including med-high level competence in the following tools and platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, Qualtrics, ASANA, SLACK, CRM systems, procurement and reference management software systems
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. Job Code and Payroll Title 007398 PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 Job Category Administrative Support, Professional (Non-Clinical) Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Additional Shift Details M-F 8:00am-5:00pm; Work shift subject to change based on business need and/or supervisor discretion; |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Nov 20, 2024