University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
This position will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 02/15/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 02/26/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 54 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD: encompassing 28 departments, 6 schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health, Jacobs School of Engineering, School of Biological Sciences & the School of Physical Sciences), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University (SDSU), and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology (LJI). These various programs and units are all dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. As such, it ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting the continuum of cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs. As a top-ranking, future-oriented organization, we offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. Moores Cancer Center follows a progressive philosophy of career-path development for its employees including opportunities for cross-training, professional development, and progressive responsibility.
MCC's mission is to transform cancer care in our catchment area and beyond by driving exceptional scientific discoveries and innovations in prevention, detection, 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.
The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Project Manager will play an important role in coordinating efforts to establish, deploy, and evaluate the strategic goals of the inaugural Office of Equity Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at the UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. MCC is an NCI designated comprehensive cancer center located in southern California. It provides comprehensive, high-quality cancer services to one of the most diverse populations in the nation. The Office of EDI is tasked with contributing to a leadership and workforce that reflects this diversity through the establishment of programs and opportunities to increase the equity, diversity, and inclusion of leadership, faculty, trainees, and staff normally underrepresented in biomedical research.
Key activities include providing oversight of programs, coordination of staff, and support of the Associate Director for EDI. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring transparent, open, and inclusive communication with stakeholders, leadership, program leaders, consortium members, and more, both externally and internally. This position is responsible for overseeing and implementing strategic initiatives, ensuring the timely and high-quality execution of programs, and maintaining adherence to established protocols. The manager will also oversee staff, distribute work assignments, resolve issues, and contribute to the overall success of EDI initiatives and programs. Must be able to leverage expertise in quantitative analysis, project management, and coordination, coupled with proficiency in research and grants management, to contribute effectively to a dynamic work environment. Must excel at synthesizing highly complex and diverse sources of information and data to distill into actionable knowledge for informed decision-making.
Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Management Information Systems, Policy, Statistics, or related area plus three years of related experience/training.
Demonstrated knowledge and skill in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles and practices. Strong proven ability to do research and analysis of short- and long-term Health-related Data and trends; experience with proficiency in utilizing quantitative methodologies to interpret complex data sets. Demonstrated ability to extract meaningful insights and trends to support strategic decision-making.
Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects
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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