Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Scholars

Grad Div Operations

Full Time

BR

Job Summary

The Assistant Dean serves as an advocate for postdocs, plays a key role in postdoc community-building, and serves as the key campus expert and first point of contact for postdocs, faculty, and staff in the policies and procedures that impact postdocs, including those that overlap with collective bargaining agreements.

The Assistant Dean for Postdoctoral Scholars develops, directs, delivers, and evaluates policies, initiatives, programs, education and training, initiatives, data, and directives that impact over 1,100 postdoctoral scholars, over 500 faculty mentors, and supporting staff. The Assistant Dean represents the Graduate Division and the campus system- and nation-wide as the expert and liaison for postdoctoral affairs. This includes, in close collaboration with Human Resources and Labor and Employee Relations, advising and directing faculty and staff in the interpretation, analyses, and implementation of collective bargaining agreements. The Assistant Dean serves as a central resource and information conduit for the entire campus on postdoctoral policies, resources, and news. In all aspects of their role, the Assistant Dean will apply frameworks and principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in serving and advocating for postdocs.

The Assistant Dean also collaborates with schools and departments to develop and implement policies and procedures to support the well-being and training of postdoctoral scholars at UCSF. These units include, but are not limited to: Human Resources, Labor and Employer Relations, Office of Career and Professional Development, International Students and Scholars Office, School of Medicine Deans Office, Postdoctoral Scholars Association, Office of the Ombuds, Vice Chancellor for Research Office, EVCP Office, Campus Life Services, Office of Diversity and Outreach, Alumni Association, Student Life, School of Medicine GME Program, Development Office, UCSF Senate Graduate Council Committee, Faculty Staff Assistance Program, Alumni Association, Campus Counsel, UCSF Police Department, and UCOP. The Assistant Dean also represents the Graduate Dean at campus events and meetings.

If you have questions in advance of applying for this position, please contact the recruiting firm, Spelman Johnson, for confidential inquiries:

• Michel R. Frendian, Senior Consultant for Executive Search
  
  

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Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

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Department Description

The Graduate Division serves as the institutional home for graduate education and postdoctoral scholarship at UCSF, serves as the primary advocate for graduate students and postdocs, and strives to promote excellence in all graduate and postdoc training programs. The Graduate Division enhances access, representation, and the educational experience of underrepresented students and postdocs, and develops and implements institutional initiatives to expand the pool of qualified applicants to the graduate programs and postdoctoral positions, playing a crucial role in UCSFs plan to diversify the campus community as a whole.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in related area and minimum ten years of related experience, or equivalent combination of experience / training
• Ten (10) or more years of related work experience
• 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
• Expert knowledge of academic postdoctoral training requirements, expectations, culture
• Skilled in negotiation, collaboration, and influence to achieve deliverables
• Experience in workshop and program design, and evaluation of outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Expert knowledge of the organizations processes, protocols and procedures and external regulatory requirements in policy domain
• Expert knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques
• Expert knowledge of academic postdoctoral training requirements, expectations, culture
• Strong knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling processes, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques

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 worlds 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

PROJECT POLICY ANL 5

Job Category

Professional (Non-Clinical), Professional and Managerial

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8am-5pm, off-hours as needed