Program Analyst

Job Summary

Please note: This position is a Limited Appointment, with eligibility for Core Benefits.

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We require 2 days onsite as part of return to work policy

We're looking for a Program Analyst to help coordinate high-impact mentoring, administrative, and research programs at UCSF. You'll be part of a supportive, collaborative lab team that values innovation, professionalism, and excellence.

We are seeking an experienced Program Analyst to support key programs in mentoring, administration, and research within the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at UCSF. As a member of a dynamic team within an established PI's lab, this role will help coordinate activities for the NIH-funded mentoring program, departmental administrative initiatives, and faculty research projects.

The Program Analyst will develop and manage project plans, organize meetings and events, track program milestones, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities also include creating and maintaining tools such as mentoring dashboards, event logistics frameworks, and reporting templates that strengthen program operations.

This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with faculty, staff, and trainees in a dynamic academic environment. By ensuring that projects run smoothly and deliverables are met, the Project Analyst contributes directly to the lab's success and the department's mission of advancing research, training, and academic excellence. In all activities, the role reflects UCSF's PRIDE Values by fostering professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence across programs and partnerships.

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 $80,200 - $120,300 (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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum 3+ years directly relevant experience required.
• Experience working in higher education, public health, or research environments preferred.
• Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Analytical / problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Strong policy analysis techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience drafting program communications and reports.
• Ability to track and report on program milestones, metrics, and deliverables
• Experience working in higher education, public health, or research environments preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and ability to apply them in program coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management certification (PMP, CSM, ACP, or equivalent) or equivalent project management experience.