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Administrative Coordinator- Hybrid/Remote - 120765

Job Description


UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 01/12/2023 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 01/24/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.


Placement within the salary range is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite on Campus and remote.

The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the School of Medicine with approximately 250 Faculty, 127 postdoctoral fellows (both MDs and PhDs) along with over 320 support staff (not including hospital staff). In addition, the Department has 68 clinical residents distributed across the Divisions. The missions of research, education and patient care are intertwined, and are integral to the goals of the department.

The Department manages a university-affiliated children's health system with the physicians and leadership of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Rady Children's Hospital, and Rady Children's Specialists of San Diego, a Medical Practice Foundation, unifying pediatric patient care, research, education and community service programs.

Under the general supervision of the Executive Vice Chair/Division Chief and the Director of Administrative Operations, the Administrative Coordinator provides administrative support to assigned divisions within the Department of Pediatrics. Work direction will be provided by the Executive Vice Chair and Division Chief; Incumbent serves as the divisions' contact with academic, clinical and research components, using independent judgement and the ability to effectively communicate information related to these activities over the phone, inter-personally, or in correspondence. Independently analyze, organize and prioritize daily activities of assigned divisions, including coordination of meetings (on and offsite) and travel arrangements, processing expense reimbursements and express card receipts, providing support for academic file requirements and facilitating completion of reports.

Assists with the creation, updating and/or formatting of job descriptions; Coordinates travel and itineraries for recruitment candidates and visiting lecturers; Coordinates purchase of lab supplies and equipment; Coordinates household move/relocation activities for new faculty; Coordinates office and lab moves; Assists faculty with new and continuing contract and grants (pre and post award) facilitating communications with fund managers and ensuring compliance with University and agency deadlines, policies and procedures. May be asked to act as Fellowship Coordinator as needed. Will serve as the divisions' liaison with the Rady Children's Specialists of San Diego and Pediatrics Business Office to perform special projects, and respond to queries regarding complex issues and information.

  • Advanced organizational and project management skills, including ability to work independently, determine appropriate priorities, and complete projects accurately, efficiently, and with a high level of attention to detail, despite competing deadlines.

  • Superb interpersonal skills to successfully interact with a variety of people, including high-level executives, civic leaders, members of the community from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

  • Proven excellent computer skills, including at least intermediate-level ability with Microsoft Office programs. Ability to create complex spreadsheets and Word documents.

  • Demonstrated experience with complex calendaring, travel, and event planning.

  • Skill in analyzing information, situations, practices, or procedures to define the problem or objective, identify relevant factors, formulate logical and objective conclusions, and recognize alternatives and their implications.

  • Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts with creativity and authority while maintaining a professional relationship.

  • Ability to control situations or events in the absence of higher authority and ability to make recommendations or decisions that affect office operations and activities.

  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, diplomatically, and professionally, both orally and in writing.

  • Ability to interpret and disseminate information on a wide variety of complex policies from various organizations.
  • Knowledge of UCSD Policy and Procedures. Familiarity with UCSD systems, including IFIS, Financial Link, Travel, UC Path etc.
  • Experience working in clinical settings.
  • Experience in contract and grant proposal formats, preparation, submission and administration, as well as knowledge of Federal, State and private granting agency regulations.
  • Experience with academic review processes to include coordination of academic review file submission, maintaining up-to-date electronic curriculum vitae, bibliography, course review materials and professional materials, ensuring all materials are in the proper format; published articles, book chapters, and abstracts.
  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
  • Access to reliable transportation in order to travel between two or more work locations.
  • Must be able to work overtime as needed.

  • Occasional evenings and/or weekends may be required.


Pay Transparency Act Full Salary Range: $40,700 - $78,258 Annually

The University of California, San Diego is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Expected Pay Scale. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).


Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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