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DESCRIPTION

In 2022, businessman and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford committed $150 million to the creation of the Sanford Stem Cell Institute at UC San Diego. This gift combines current infrastructure with new Centers intended to leverage the advantages of space-based science, including expansion and, in some ways, quite literally launch stem cell research and regenerative medicine at UC San Diego into new spaces, endeavors, and training of future stem cell scientists.
Sanford Stem Cell Institute provides essential physical and human resources needed to leverage stem cell research currently being conducted at UC San Diego. Due to the complexity of regenerative medicine projects and substantial institutional investment, daily Sanford Stem Cell Institute personnel work with all 9 Vice Chancellor areas: Academic Affairs; Research Affairs; Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; Student Affairs; Marine Sciences; Health Sciences; Health System; Chief Financial Officer; Advancement; Resource Management and Planning.
As part of UC San Diego, Sanford Stem Cell Institute motivates University-wide change, sustainability, and partnership, focusing on creating the structure under which various innovative regenerative medicine units and initiatives are developed.
The new UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute builds upon a $100 million gift in 2013 from T. Denny Sanford that established UC San Diego as a leader in developing and delivering the therapeutic promise of human stem cells - special cells with the ability to develop into many different cell types and which, when modified and repurposed, have the potential to treat, remedy or cure a vast array of conditions and diseases.

The new UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute includes six (6) stem cell Centers led by Center Directors and Deputy Directors and one (1) Brain Tumor and Neuro-Restoration Program.

• Sanford Integrated Space Stem Cell Orbital Research (ISSCOR) Center, for stem cell research that will be conducted in a laboratory bay located aboard the International Space Station currently in low-Earth orbit.
• Sanford Stem Cell Fitness and Space Medicine Center, which conducts in-depth space fitness and orbital medicine that can benefit both astronauts and people living on Earth.
• Sanford Stem Cell Innovation Center, which will support regenerative medicine company development, including contract research in low-Earth orbit.
• Sanford Stem Cell Discovery Center, which conducts basic and translational stem cell research.
• Sanford Advanced Therapy Center, which provides fundamental tools and services to move basic research findings to next stages, such as early phase trials.
• Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center, which conducts research to accelerate relevant drug and therapy development in regenerative medicine, including clinical trials.Under the supervision of the Executive Director of the Sanford Stem Cell Institute (SSCI), the position exercises tact, diplomacy, and discretion on a wide variety of complex and sensitive issues. The incumbent exercises independent judgement, strong organization skills, and analysis. The Executive Office Administrator triages correspondence and telephone calls, and drafts correspondence. Provides administrative support to the SSCI Seminar Series. Participates in planning and make significant contributions to the short and long term goals of the SSCI Seminar Series, Town Hall Meetings, and Quarterly Employee Orientation Meetings. Responsible for daily calendar, and correspondence. Independently analyzes, organizes and prioritizes daily activities of assigned divisions, including coordination of on and offsite meetings and travel arrangements, processing expense reimbursements and Procurement Card receipts, providing support for academic file requirements, and facilitating completion of reports. Coordinates travel and itineraries for guests and visiting lecturers; Coordinates purchase of supplies and equipment; Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six years of related experience, education/training, OR an Bachelor’s degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.
• Experience with coordinating and managing recruitment visits, including scheduling interviews, organizing itineraries, booking travel arrangements, and escorting candidates on and off campus.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Working knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• Solid skills in problem identification.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Knowledge of federal regulations such as FERPA.
• Experience with planning and managing events in a large academic/medical setting.
• Proficiency in external systems: NIH eRA Commons, NIH ASSIST, EditorialManager, PubMed, Qualtrics, DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat Sign, Doodle, Calendly, Zoom, WebEx, publications portals, nominations portals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficiency in internal UCSD systems: UCPath, Concur Travel & Expense, Oracle Procurement, Oracle Financials, , Academic Resource Center, Health Human Resources (HHR), Outside Activity Tracking System (OATS), EmployeeLink, EcoTime, Business Activity Hub.

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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