General Information
| Job Description | PROJECT POLICY ANL 3 | Working Title | Special Projects Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 007398 | Grade | 21 |
| Department Name | Biomedical Sciences Dept - D01059 | Department Head | Monica Carson |
| Supervisor | Isaac Owusu-Frimpong | Effective Date | 09/24/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. |
Custom Scope
| Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures; researches, analyzes and develops solutions to a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Primarily deals with policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Develops new programs, policies or procedures for possible implementation. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the general direction of the Division of Biomedical Sciences Financial and Administrative Officer, the Special Projects Analyst will provide infrastructure support for the development, expansion, sustainability, and evaluation of the Division's educational programs. This includes curriculum and instruction support for the Division's Graduate program. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with the Director of the Division's MS program and the committee for courses to provide support for course development and approval for the Division's MS program. In addition, the incumbent will be assigned a variety of procurement, process improvements, service delivery, policy development and implementation projects. This position is responsible for overseeing the successful planning and execution of various short- and long-term projects in the Division of Biomedical Sciences. The position will also be responsible for gathering data for Division's strategic planning and responding to inquiries for data from both internal and external entities. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Experience in managing large and complex projects. | Required |
| Experience in development and implementation of funded research projects. | Preferred |
| Experience in development and implementation of graduate or professional education programs. | Preferred |
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience in social medicine/population/public health subject areas. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
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Researches and analyzes processes and procedures, summarizes findings, policies and organizational structures in order to develop and/or implement changes and to provide consultative services to department administrators, partners and external stakeholders.
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25 |
Develops scope of work, budgets, and reports for project requirements.
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20 |
Develops proposals and recommendations to guide and support a broader strategic direction for the organization or initiative.
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10 |
| Coordinates efforts with a variety of external and internal contacts; researches organizational structures, policies and procedures and summarizes best practices in field. Provides technical guidance and quality assessment. | 10 |
Researches and drafts complex proposals, reports, briefings, executive summaries, and speeches. Establishes and maintains contacts internally and with external constituents for the collection and exchange of data.
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10 |
Provides analyses for complex budget, financial, academic, data, systems and resource projects working directly with all levels of managers.
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5 |
| Researches, monitors and analyzes regulations, legislation, research literature and UC policies for impact on the organization or initiative. | 5 |
| Researches and summarizes best practices in field. | 5 |
| Proposes, leads and/or participates on policy and planning committees and working groups. Provides strategy development for organizational or research initiative. | 5 |
| Performs ad hoc, analytical studies on a wide variety of policies, programs and issues which are complex in nature. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. | Required |
| Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals/analyses. | Required |
| Strong policy analysis techniques. | Required |
| Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs. | Required |
| Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. | Required |
| Analytical/problem-solving skills. | Required |
| Ability to effectively collect, analyze, interpret and display data and metrics. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel between CHC, UCR campus and other community sites as needed. | Required |
| Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. | Required |
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |