Lead for Grant Administraton

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Workstream Lead for Grant Administration within the CADP to guide statewide Medi-Cal dyadic services expansion. The role requires strategic thinking, cross-team collaboration with directors and partners, and oversight of grant/contract deliverables.

You will shape policies, manage staff, and coordinate with Third-Party Administrators to scale pediatric services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising operational staff.
• Strong analytical / problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Experience with grant administration for large multi-system projects.
• Solid knowledge of organizational or research-specific computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Grant Administration Workstream within CADP, shaping strategic grant/contract planning.
• Oversee and deliver grant and contract deliverables in collaboration with Third-Party Administrators and other workstreams.
• Develop and implement policies, processes, and resources to support grant activities.
• Collaborate with CADP leadership to secure partnerships and funding for Medi-Cal dyadic care expansion.
• Supervise staff implementing grant administration goals and contribute to workforce development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Project management

Discretion

Grant administration

Process knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The UCSF Center for Advancing Dyadic Care in Pediatrics (CADP) is expanding scope to include a focus on statewide adoption of Medi-Cal's Dyadic Services. We are growing our organization to accommodate this expanded strategic focus. To assist with meeting the new CADP strategic goals, we are seeking a technical leader with expertise in healthcare grant administration to fill a new role as Lead for the Grant Administration Workstream. The Workstream Lead will serve a critical leadership role in developing and carrying out the organization's strategic vision and mission.

The Workstream Lead will occupy a key role in CADP grant and contract planning and problem-solving, which frequently requires analysis of unique issues, problems without precedent, and/or structure. The incumbent will manage workstreams within CADP, including grants and contracts that require formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources. The Workstream Lead will function with a high degree of autonomy and will collaborate closely with the CADP Director and workstream leads.

As part of the Workstream Lead's role, they will oversee and manage project deliverables, which include the developmet and delivery of grant and contract deliverables. The Workstream Lead will collaborate closely with Third-Party Administrators and the workstream leads of Clinical Transformation/Technical Assistance and Population Health, Quality & Sustainability to ensure the contract goals are achieved, including the scale and spread of new Medi-Cal dyadic care services in pediatric primary care. In addition, the Workstream Lead will work with CADP leadership team to cultivate new partnership and funding relationships to support achieving the vision of the organization. The incumbent will work closely with the CADP Clinical Transformation & Technical Assistance workstream lead to ensure successful implementation of consultation and training strategies to accomplish grant/contract goals. The Workstream Lead will collaborate with the Workstream Lead of Population Health, Quality & Sustainability to ensure that measurement of impact aligns with grant/contract goals. The workstream lead may also supervise staff implementing the goals of the grant administartion workstream.

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker and has expertise and demonstrated work experience in large scale complex system management, grant/contract administration, strategic planning, fundraising, and implementation of grant programs within university, public health, community, and hospital setttings. They will be able to function independently and as part of a team. They will have experience with grant adminsitration for large county, statewide or national programs, supervision and workforce development, program development and grant management. It is preferred that the candidate have experience with public health and Medicaid settings. Experience in trauma-informed systems is preferred.

As part of an academic medical center based at a public health medical center, this position will have the opportunity to participate in professional development and educational efforts across the various departmental, university, and Department of Public Health programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising operational staff.
• Thorough knowledge of organization or initiative processes, protocols and procedures.
• Solid knowledge of / common organizational- or research-specific computer application programs.
• Strong analytical / problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate and influence others, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Solid knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Track record of grant administration experience on large, multi-system projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supervising operational staff.
• Thorough knowledge of organization or initiative processes, protocols and procedures.
• Solid knowledge of / common organizational- or research-specific computer application programs.
• Strong analytical / problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate and influence others, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Solid knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Track record of grant administration experience on large, multi-system projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree