University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 02/12/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 02/21/2024. 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 is one of just 53 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 14 departments (12 clinical, 2 basic sciences), 3 professional schools (School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Public Health), UCSD Health oncology hospitals and clinics; the basic and public health research and outreach of San Diego State University, and the basic and translational research of the La Jolla Institute of Immunology. 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 Executive Assistant to the Moores Cancer Center Director performs a wide range of duties that require confidentiality, discretion, tact, diplomacy, sound judgment, analytical and decision-making skills. The incumbent must demonstrate a high degree of professionalism in a rapidly changing, high-pressured and constrained environment, with strong organizational skills and the ability to be flexible as demands and priorities change. Manages the Director's time and commitment, independently evaluating and managing shifting priorities on complex calendars. This position must manage a high volume of communication and information, and must be able to organize, research, track, interpret, analyze and present information in concise and appropriate formats for the Director to assist in timely responses. Ensures that the Director is briefed for meetings and events with a wide range of individuals and groups. Incumbent will interact with all levels of the organization, including campus executive administration support staff, donors and prospects, and international, governmental and community contacts and organizations. Responsible for independent problem-solving and high quality service, and also group process approach to accomplishing work. As requested, manages special projects of a highly confidential and sensitive nature.
The Executive Assistant provides leadership and professional expertise for units at the highest levels of administration at the University. The incumbent is in constant interaction with VCHS, Health System, School and Department Leadership – in addition to the external partners of SDSU, LJI, Salk Institute, Sanford Burnham Prebys, UCOP, and the University of California Cancer Centers Consortium of which UCLA, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UCSF and UCSD lead.
Develops and administers systems for managing information and documentation for the MCC, leads projects and communications throughout MCC across 5 research programs and 7 shared resources. Functions with a high degree of autonomy and sets the bar for support and organizational strategy.
Nine years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus five years of related experience/training.
Advanced knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures. Demonstrated working experience in managing/arranging a significant schedule of national and international travel for high level management. Proven experience serving in a liaison capacity to a high-level executive. Experience
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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