This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD and UCSD Health Sciences Staff Only.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/30/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/01/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite in La Jolla and remote.

UCSD Health Sciences is a $1 billion dollar plus organization encompassing 14 departments (12 clinical, 2 basic sciences), 2 professional schools (School of Medicine and Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences), 2 hospitals, and various other programs and units all dedicated towards fulfilling the Health Sciences missions. As a top-ranking, future oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. The Vice Chancellor’s Office follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees.

Radiation Oncology currently is a large contributor to the organizational bottom line, being a premier provider of cancer treatment. This Department is distinct from other clinical departments in that all aspects of treatment are technology-based. Technologyadvancements will continue to create potential business and revenue growth opportunities for both the Department and Medical Center, in both research and the clinical arena. This also presents a significant amount of opportunity in the community, as well.

Under supervision of the Chief Business Development and Administrative Officer, provide administrative support and coordination for the research faculty, chief business officer, physicists and their staff in the Department of Radiation Oncology. Functions include research, evaluate and summarize potential sources for funding, compile and process all needed materials for grant submissions, function as liaison to Moores Cancer Center grant administration regarding procedures and submission requirements for proposals, establish and maintain files on awards, and compile and draft budget information for grant proposals.

Will provide administrative support to the research and administrative unit, including word processing, spreadsheet development and maintenance, database development and maintenance, and general office management including photocopying, faxing, preparing and distributing mailings, etc. Prepare technical material such as manuscripts, abstracts, and reviews for scientific journals, scientific presentations at lectures and at national meetings. Design graphs, tables and other scientific data using computers for slides, charts, manuscripts and grants. Prepare research protocols and Human Subjects Committee application forms for new protocols and renewal or modification of existing protocols. Make domestic and international travel arrangements, order supplies and equipment for the research program. Monitor unit's overall financial activity. Use spreadsheets and databases to interpret and organize resource information and produce reports to faculty and research unit as needed. Organize meetings, conferences, and maintain the calendar for faculty, physicists and chief business officer. Utilizing a thorough knowledge of this group's clinical, laboratory and research activities, independently respond to a variety of requests and disseminate information through excellent interpersonal communications skills, telephone and electronic communications. Utilize the University's financial system as appropriate for financial actions such as establishment of purchase orders, reviewing and monitoring expenses, travel events, and reimbursement items. Function independently exercising professional judgment, and maintain confidential information.

• Strong demonstrated executive-level administrative skills.

• Extensive computer experience to include expertise with various software packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Email and a reference management program.

• Demonstrated skill in composing correspondence using excellent knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.

• Demonstrated experience preparing grant proposals and related materials in a timely manner (hard copy and electronic submission).

• Demonstrated ability in preparing a wide range of University forms, e.g. PI exception, Postdoctoral enrollment forms, international scholar, travel vouchers, purchase orders, etc.

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate situations, and independently make recommendations and decisions.

• Proven ability to independently and accurately perform duties, maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Demonstrated experience managing a complex calendar. Proven experience in coordinating meetings, conferences and workshops.

• Excellent skills to prioritize and organize the workflow, working with constantly changing priorities and multiple deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with faculty, staff and students within the department, Health Sciences, external and foreign agencies, and professional associations. Represent the Department with tact and professionalism in all internal and external matters.

• Maintain strict confidentiality.

• Skill to use basic mathematical skills and manipulate complex formulas in various spreadsheet programs to produce accurate projections of funding support in various categories.

• Familiarity with the field of Radiation Oncology and professional societies related to Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics e.g. SPIE, AAPM, ASTRO, SANTRO.

• Knowledge of UC policies and procedures to include purchasing regulations and procedures.

• Experience with continuing medical education (CME) accreditation.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $40,700 - $81,850 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $19.49 - $39.20

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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