Hybrid Lead, Violence Prevention Research Programs

UC Davis Health; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UC Davis Health seeks an Academic Program Manager for the Centers for Violence Prevention in Sacramento to oversee research grant programs, education, outreach, and training across multiple teams. This role ensures accountability and stewardship of resources in line with sponsor and institutional goals.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, cross‑functional leadership, and collaboration with physicians, researchers, staff, and external partners to advance violence prevention research and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in public health, business administration, or related field.
• 10-15+ years of experience as a Supervisor in an academic or research setting or an equivalent combination of such education and experience.
• Experience simultaneously managing multiple competing priorities and projects.
• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience in team building, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to build and support appropriate organizational structures, manage multiple concurrent responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary group of physicians, researchers, staff, and internal and external colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and strategic planning skills and experience.
• Ability to anticipate problems and challenges and proactively adapt.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts and manage sensitive situations with discretion.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• 30% - Organizational Development.
• 25% - Organizational Operations and Compliance.
• 25% - Research Administration Support.
• 20% - Strategic Project Implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Project management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate degree in public health, business administration, or related field

Tools

Aggie Enterprise

UC Path

Cayuse

Proposal submission portals

Job description

UC Davis Health seeks an Academic Program Manager for the Centers for Violence Prevention in Sacramento to oversee research grant programs, education, outreach, and training across multiple teams. This role ensures accountability and stewardship of resources in line with sponsor and institutional goals.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, cross‑functional leadership, and collaboration with physicians, researchers, staff, and external partners to advance violence prevention research and