Job Details

Job Summary

Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CAO, Chair, principal investigators, and their labs. Serve as the initial point of contact for the department and act as onsite liaison for visitors, invited guests, and new employees. Work with faculty and lab members to submit reimbursements, facilitate department events and seminars, schedule and execute meetings, and maintain calendars, conference rooms, etc. Additional administrative tasks include but are not limited to UCPath transactions, financial journals, PCMA case support, Bearbuy purchasing, CTB website updates, emergency action plan updates, and department communications (listserv and social media accounts). Perform special projects as assigned.

Cell and Tissue Biology

Full Time

Job Code: 86837BR

Department Description

The Department of Cell and Tissue Biology (CTB) is a basic science department within the School of Dentistry. Established in 2005, it includes 15 faculty with primary appointments, five with secondary appointments, numerous postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students in programs ranging from Biomedical Sciences, Tetrad and Biophysics to Developmental & Stem Cell Biology and Oral & Craniofacial Sciences. Faculty research interests include cell biology mechanisms relevant to cytoskeletal dynamics, development, metabolism, cancer, immunology and neurobiology.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Proven ability to work effectively with a wide variety of individuals and perform as part of a team.
• Familiarity with website creation and maintenance.
• Ability to use good judgement, discretion and work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively requests and needs to manager, faculty and other staff.
• Operate professionally in a fast‑paced environment with multiple deadlines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Mac and PC environments and peripherals including printers and copiers.
• Excellent follow‑through.
• Strong work ethic and initiative.
• Excellent demonstrated record of attendance and reliability.
• Ability to complete all tasks with detail and precision.
• Focused attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with UCSF reconciliation policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with systems such as HBS, Bearbuy, MyExpense, Connexus, My Reports, PeopleSoft financials.
• Previous experience in an academic setting working with faculty, staff and learners.

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. It brings together world‑leading experts in nearly every area of health, including 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.

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 & Employment Details

Campus: Parnassus Heights (SF)

Job Code and Payroll Title: 004263 ADMIN OFCR 2 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

Work Style: Fully On‑Site

Shift: Days (8 Hours – Monday to Friday; 8 AM – 5 PM PST)

Seniority Level: Not Applicable

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Administrative; Industries: Higher Education