Senior Project Policy & Academic HR Analyst

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health in San Diego seeks a Project Policy Analyst within the Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology to support academic affairs and department operations. You will liaise with ARC, coordinate faculty recruitments and visa submissions, handle Outside Activities Reporting, credentialing and billing privileges, and assist with annual reviews while protecting confidentiality and ensuring policy compliance.

Strong analytical, communication, and multi-tasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or 7 years related experience, or 3 years with degree.
• Knowledge of organization- or research-specific software and general computer programs.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Experience with academic personnel processes related to recruitment, appointment, and salary review.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with data synthesis.
• Ability to develop and implement plans and policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as interdepartmental liaison and SME for ophthalmology faculty and staff.
• Coordinate with ARC on faculty recruitments, relocations, and appointments.
• Assist with visa submissions for academic and staff appointments.
• Support Outside Activities Reporting and compliance with policy (APM 025/671).
• Initiate credentialing and billing privileges with UCSD Medical Staff and Provider Enrollment.
• Coordinate with Risk Management to issue Certificates of Liability Insurance for physicians.
• Assist with annual academic reviews and organize review meetings.
• Utilize EcoTime for time reporting and address discrepancies with payroll.
• Provide HR administrative support and entry of staff recruitments.
• Identify policy/process improvements and communicate with leadership.

Skills

Policy analysis

Analytical / problem-solving

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

EcoTime

Job description

UC San Diego Health in San Diego seeks a Project Policy Analyst within the Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology to support academic affairs and department operations. You will liaise with ARC, coordinate faculty recruitments and visa submissions, handle Outside Activities Reporting, credentialing and billing privileges, and assist with annual reviews while protecting confidentiality and ensuring policy compliance.

Strong analytical, communication, and multi-tasking skills are essential.