Cancer Training and Education Program Manager - 132672
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UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/07/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/18/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Moores Cancer Center (MCC) is one of just 57 NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States and the only one in San Diego County. As a consortium cancer center, it is a collaborative partnership between the UCSD, encompassing 28 departments, 6 schools, and various research entities dedicated to fulfilling the Moores Cancer Center's mission of reducing cancer's burden. MCC ranks among the top centers in the nation conducting cancer research, providing advanced patient care, and serving the community through outreach and education programs.

MCC's mission is to transform cancer care by driving exceptional scientific discoveries and innovations in prevention, detection, care, and training. Our core values include Excellence, Innovation and Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity, and Service.

Under general supervision of the Director for Training, Education and Research Collaborations at UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center (MCC), the Cancer Training and Education Program Manager is responsible for the administrative management, planning, coordination, and operations of multiple cancer research training and education programs within MCC. These include our NCI Cancer Center Support Grant-funded Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC) and NCI-funded T32 programs. Responsibilities include acting as a key liaison between the Cancer Center's Research Administration office and all entities within and outside UCSD, providing high-level professional project management, coordination and administrative support for organizational management and strategic planning to senior leaders in the Cancer Center. This role requires tact, diplomacy, and discretion on a wide variety of complex and sensitive issues.

Key responsibilities also include serving as the main point of contact for cancer-related career enhancement activities, ensuring appropriate interpretation of applicable guidelines related to training and education activities, preparing research documents and grant applications, reviewing procedures and data for use in grants, manuscripts, and presentations, and tracking programmatic finances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements. Solid knowledge of health professions education program requirements.
• Experience with or understanding of biomedical postdoctoral training.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement processes and systems.
• Proven skills to evaluate programs, assess outcomes, and realize programmatic objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in oral and written communications skills; includes active listening and critical thinking.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively with diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent organizational skills, analytical, and attention to detail.
• Thorough knowledge of educational software and platforms.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices regarding postdoctoral affairs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's or PhD degree in health sciences or healthcare.
• Bachelor's degree and five years of directly relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with education and training programs, and administration of NIH postgraduate training grant programs.
• Experience mentoring individuals, including those from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal and communication skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Some weekend and evening work during scheduled meetings/conferences and other special events.
• Occasional travel.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $69,500 - $123,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%).

Hourly Equivalent: $33.29 - $59.15.

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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