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Neurology – Full Time – Classification ID 86692BR

Job Summary

The UCSF Department of Neurology seeks a candidate with excellent communication and financial research administration skills. The incumbent will manage complex financial portfolios to provide outstanding support for Principal Investigators (PIs). Responsibilities include independently managing research awards and transactions related to contract and grant management, preparing reports for approval by managers and Authorized Organizational Representatives, and overseeing portfolios that may include multiple‑PI awards, program project grants, and awards with multiple subcontracts to domestic and foreign institutions. Candidates must analyze revenue and expenses against budgets, develop projections, and produce financial reports to manage projects strategically and in compliance with all applicable guidelines.

Salary & Benefits

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range will depend on work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $78,900 - $167,300 (Annual Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit

Department Description

The mission of the Department of Neurology at UCSF is to deliver superb patient care, apply state‑of‑the‑art translational research methods to discover causes of and treatments for human nervous system disorders, and educate each generation of medical students, neurology residents, and postdoctoral fellows. By fostering cross‑disciplinary interactions among scientists worldwide, it accelerates discovery and champions the University's global health initiatives. The department is the second‑largest at UCSF, with an annual operating budget exceeding $150M, and is the number one recipient of NIH funds among neurology departments of U.S. medical schools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 5 or more years of progressive relevant experience.
• Interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling skills.
• Knowledge of administrative operational activities such as event planning, fundraising processes, risk management planning, website design, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines.
• Solid knowledge of common university‑specific computer application programs.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong skills in short‑term planning, analysis, problem‑solving, and customer service.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of university rules and regulations, processes, protocols, and procedures for budget, accounting, and fund management, and/or personnel management.
• Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and/or human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.

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.

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 in how we deliver care as well as our workforce.

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.

Organization

Job Code and Payroll Title: 004800 ADMIN OFCR 3 CX

Job Category: Administrative Support, Professional (Non‑Clinical)

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters Local 2010 - Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)

Employee Class: Career

Percentage: 100%

Location: San Francisco, CA (Mission Bay (SF), Parnassus Heights (SF))

Work Style: Hybrid

Shift: Days

Shift Length: 8 Hours

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Higher Education