Research Program Manager

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Program Manager to oversee administrative and programmatic activities across CMFPM, CGS, and the MacKenzie Lab. The role supports high‑quality research and translation programs, including budgeting, communications, events, and grant coordination.

You will coordinate strategic planning, information management, and staff support, lead internal and external communications, and help build collaborative, cross‑center initiatives.

Qualifications

• Self-starter and fast learner who can rapidly acquire subject-matter knowledge.
• Strong organizational, project-management, interpersonal and team-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting and financial reporting processes.
• Coordinate HR activities, including stipend requests and staffing.
• Lead internal and external communications, newsletters, and donor reports.
• Plan events such as symposia, workshops, and multi-center projects.

Skills

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Independent learner

Job description

Job Description

The Program Manager is responsible for the overall administration and related activities that support high quality research and research‑translation programs for Dr. Tippi MacKenzie, MD, including the Center for Maternal‑Fetal Precision Medicine (CMFPM), the Center for Genome Surgery (CGS), and the MacKenzie Lab.

Key responsibilities encompass programmatic planning, communications, financial activities, strategic planning, organizational infrastructure, community building, information management, grant coordination, and staff support.

Mandatory Obligations

• Act as a self‑starter and self‑learner, rapidly acquiring necessary subject‑matter knowledge.
• Demonstrate resourceful problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently.
• Exhibit strong organizational, project‑management, interpersonal, and team‑management skills.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, graduate students, research fellows, and external collaborators.
• Lead management of internal and external communications, including newsletters, donor reports, websites, and social media.
• Plan and coordinate events such as symposia, workshops, retreats, and multi‑center research projects.

Responsibilities

• Mandate Financial Oversight
• Participate in budgeting and accounting processes.
• Prepare annual budgets, quarterly reports, and mandatory compliance documentation.
• Review expenses and contracts for accuracy and adherence to UCSF and sponsor mandates.
• Mandate Human Resources
• Process stipend requests and manage personnel consent for mandatory mandatory mandatory.
• Conduct outreach and review applications for mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory mandatory