Strategic Deputy Director, Healthcare Pathways Programs

University of California - Santa Cruz; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Cruz Deputy Director role oversees high-level operational strategy and tactical oversight for a rapidly expanding healthcare career pipeline. Primary responsibility for day-to-day program administration includes scalable infrastructure, MCAT prep, course development, and clinical mentorship.

Position manages student enrollment funnels, complex multi-program budgets, and cross-departmental coordination, serving in the Executive Director's absence in a hybrid South Bay area setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Significant experience leading, developing, and administering complex educational and academic programs for diverse audiences (including high school students and adult learners).
• Significant experience managing multi-program operational budgets, tracking expenditures, and navigating contract/procurement lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Act with delegated authority to ensure business continuity and make critical programmatic decisions in the Executive Director's absence.
• Oversee enrollment and onboarding funnel, transcript evaluation, and tuition processing for post-bacc and high school students.
• Coordinate logistics for the medical advisory committee, faculty, and teaching assistants; cultivate school partnerships.
• Lead operational lead for the summer Health Academy and IMG residency pathways; coordinate room logistics and staffing.

Skills

Program management

Staff leadership

Volunteer management

Grant writing

Data governance

Budgeting

Contract & procurement

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Presentation software

Academic project management platforms

Job description

UC Santa Cruz Deputy Director role oversees high-level operational strategy and tactical oversight for a rapidly expanding healthcare career pipeline. Primary responsibility for day-to-day program administration includes scalable infrastructure, MCAT prep, course development, and clinical mentorship.

Position manages student enrollment funnels, complex multi-program budgets, and cross-departmental coordination, serving in the Executive Director's absence in a hybrid South Bay area setting.