Assistant Project Coordinator

CHS-Administration

Full Time

78362BR

Job Summary

Note: This is a 1 year contract from the hire date. Full benefits included (medical, dental vision, pension & retirement plans)
This position entails supporting externally funded research projects throughout the research lifecycle, under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, research project manager, and research team. The primary responsibilities of the bilingual Chinese (preference for Cantonese) research analyst include conducting research, gathering and analyzing complex data, synthesizing issues, and presenting them in a creative and accessible manner. The analyst will also solicit and incorporate critical feedback on deliverables and provide such feedback to other staff and stakeholders in a cooperative manner. In addition, the analyst supports the development and implementation of both in-person and online community outreach presentations at various community partner organizations, with a focus on the Chinese-speaking Chinese American community. This includes collaborating with team members to create materials such as presentations, outreach materials, and generating data findings for both internal and external dissemination. The analyst also assists in the maintenance of research-related databases and the management of research data associated with these projects. To ensure the success of all projects and deliverables, the analyst must document their processes and methodologies, validate data and other content of work products prior to presentation or distribution, and engage in professional development and other duties as needed.

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

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Department Description

Community Health Systems The Department of Community Health Systems promotes and sustains health in the community and workplace, with particular emphasis on culturally diverse and high-risk populations. We're committed to improving health and health care for those served by community-based health care systems through educating culturally competent nurses, conducting research, and providing services in the community which address the health issues of those underserved by the traditional institution-based health care system. https://nursing.ucsf.edu/academics/departments/community-health-systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Fluent or Proficient in a Chinese language (Cantonese preferred) in reading, writing, and speaking
• Computer competency in MS Word, Excel, Access, and webinar platforms required.
• May have basic knowledge in data collection and analyses techniques.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Requires active listening, critical thinking, good interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task.
• Solid ability to present information in a clear concise manner verbally and in writing.
• Understanding of organizational rules and regulations.
• Able to provide good judgment, decision-making, and problem solving.
• Able to creatively solve problems and provide on the spot solutions, especially when working with vulnerable populations.
• Good time management, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter, team-player, flexible, demonstrates a cooperative spirit, demonstrates cultural sensitivity, possesses diplomacy skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Competency in programs such as Stata, SPSS or SAS.
• Competency in REDCap and/or Qualtrics.
• Experience working in a research setting and/or demonstrated experience in public health.
• Experience working with Asian Americans and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders in a programming capacity.
• Experience working in a community based and academic setting.
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with community/nonprofit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area community.
• Past experience building capacity at an organizational level.

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.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

006946 INSTITUTIONAL RSCH ANL 1

Job Category

Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Shift

Days, Weekends, Variable

Additional Shift Details

M – F 8: AM - 5:00 PM, variable, weeknights & weekends as needed