University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 02/07/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 02/16/2024. 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 at Moores Cancer Center and remote.
The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 51 in the United States to hold a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation as a Comprehensive Cancer Center. This designation is reserved for cancer centers with the highest achievements in cancer research, clinical care, education, and community contributions. As such, it ranks MCC among the top centers in the nation. MCC strives to stay at the forefront of emerging cancer research in a patient centric environment.
MCC's mission is to transform cancer care in our catchment area and beyond by driving exceptional scientific discoveries, innovations in interception, care, and training. MCC will make a global impact on improving health by reducing cancer burden through accelerated discovery and translation, compassionate and interdisciplinary care, education and community engagement, with the foundation of our core values - Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity and Service.
Under the general direction of the Director of Education and Training, a Research Program Leader, and the Executive Director for Cancer Research, the primary responsibilities of this position are in three areas: research program management, data collection and data management, coordination of educational and training programs for individuals interested in cancer-related research (from elementary school through postdoctoral levels).
The incumbent will work closely with the Moores Cancer Center (MCC) Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) office with the goal of providing STEM-based educational activities and outreach to all levels of students and trainees (from elementary school through Junior Faculty members). Incumbent will be responsible for CRTEC program coordination including organizing seminars, projects, and both internal and external events. Incumbent will also be involved with coordination of a research program at MCC, involving scheduling meetings for the faculty, taking notes, and overall programmatic communication. The incumbent will be responsible for using databases to track research accomplishments, program satisfaction, and trainee academic trajectory. Under the direction of the Director, the incumbent will be responsible for data entry, collating data, summary data analysis, and creating documents to depict data for CRTEC and the Research Program. This position will interact with diverse groups of people at all levels within multiple organizations, including individuals at the UCSD campus, RCHSD, ACTRI, as well as external organizations such as foundations, societies, K-12 schools, and other research groups at different campuses. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience in administration, outreach, event coordination, education, data entry and/or basic website design and maintenance.
Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.
Minimum of two years of relevant research and/or project management experience in healthcare and/or finance. Knowledge of basic financial management principles and the ability to analyze financial and budgetary data. Demonstrated experience in budget preparation using automated spreadsheet systems.
Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs. Proficient in the use of standard software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, photoshop, email programs, databases, and internet browsers.
Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail. Skill in analyzing information, situations, practices, and procedures to define the problem or objective, identify relevant factors, formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognize alternatives and their implications.
Demonstrated high level administrative skills to include experience with complex calendaring, domestic and international travel, and event/meeting planning.
Knowledge of contract and grant proposal formats, preparation, and submission, as well as federal, state and private funding agency regulations. Ability to guide principal investigators and administrati
About University of California San Diego
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
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