Project Manager

Job Description
The Behavioral Diabetes Research Group is a research program in the Department of Family & Community Medicine.  This position will be 70% FTE to aid with one of our research projects focused on supporting diabetes clinics around training and implementation support of diabetes distress assessment and follow-up. This position is responsible for:

• Coordinating with the rest of the research team to actively support clinics engaged in training and implementation support.
• Managing contracts and payments to participating clinics. 
• Actively engage with the investigative team to problem solve and present potential solutions to participant concerns or changes to protocol. 
• Support clinics to pull and and securely send data; coordinate with third party vendor around data transfers and problem solve to support data collection and transfer as needed.
• Assist in writing funder interim and annual reports and preparing presentations to the funding agency.

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.

The salary range for this position is $62,500 - $93,800 (Annual Rate).

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

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience working on research projects related to diabetes and/or mental health; and diabetes experience in a professional or research setting
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.

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.

Department Description
The Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) is engaged in research, teaching, training, service and clinical activities located at several primary UCSF and leased sites in San Francisco. The Department’s Mission is to improve health through excellence and innovation in patient care, education, research, advocacy and community empowerment. We are dedicated to building a just and equitable society, recognizing that health and illness are shaped by the contexts of people’s lives. To accomplish our mission, we:

• Provide comprehensive care built on trusting and healing relationships with individuals, families and communities.
• Educate learners in the principles and practices of family and community medicine, emphasizing the interconnectedness of people and systems.
• Advance and apply knowledge in patient care, populations health, community engagement and public policy.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, mutual support and meaningful work.

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.