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About the Role

The Lead, Academic Development and Innovation provides strategic leadership and operational direction for academic, professional, and continuing education programs within the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. This role manages and expands the Implementation Sciences Certificate Program and leads the development of new flexible educational offerings. The Lead directs administrative, financial, operational, and programmatic activities to deliver high-quality implementation science education, focusing on increasing program visibility, enrollment, learner diversity, financial sustainability, and educational impact.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and operational direction for a comprehensive portfolio of academic and professional education programs, including implementation science certificate programs, short courses, micro-credentials, executive education, and future educational initiatives in emerging disciplines. Directs all administrative, operational, learner support, technology, communications, and programmatic activities. Establishes strategic priorities, operational policies, performance metrics, and continuous improvement processes while ensuring high-quality educational experiences and alignment with departmental and institutional goals.
Leads the development of financially sustainable educational initiatives by conducting market analyses, workforce assessments, environmental scans, and competitive analyses to identify new educational opportunities. Develops business cases for new short courses, certificate programs, and micro-credentials designed to expand learner audiences and generate revenue. Identifies partnership opportunities with internal and external organizations and develops Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) and collaborative agreements that support program growth and long-term sustainability.
Directs financial planning for the educational portfolio, including budget development, revenue forecasting, pricing strategies, enrollment projections, financial performance monitoring, and sustainability analyses. Monitors program expenditures, evaluates financial performance, develops recommendations regarding investments and resource allocation, and collaborates with departmental finance staff to ensure sound fiscal stewardship of educational programs.
Develops comprehensive learner assessment and program evaluation strategies using appropriate educational methodologies for diverse educational formats and learner populations. Designs assessment plans, evaluates learner outcomes, measures program effectiveness, analyzes operational and enrollment data, and recommends improvements to curricula, learner support services, operational processes, policies, technologies, and program delivery models. Develops the infrastructure needed to evaluate both existing and newly developed educational programs.
Represents the Department's educational portfolio on departmental, campus, and external committees. Participates in strategic planning initiatives related to workforce development, continuing education, educational innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Provides leadership in identifying future educational priorities and expanding educational opportunities across the Department.
Oversees administrative resources supporting the educational portfolio, including financial resources, instructor contracts, consultants, vendors, and operational support services. Coordinates staffing needs for educational programs, develops operational workflows, and ensures appropriate allocation of personnel and financial resources to support current and future educational initiatives.
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with faculty, UCSF schools and departments, healthcare organizations, government agencies, industry partners, professional societies, and community organizations. Leads cross-functional initiatives supporting the development of new educational programs and learner audiences. Coordinates collaborative educational initiatives and develops MOUs and partnership agreements that establish shared goals, responsibilities, governance structures, and operational expectations.
Supports faculty in the dissemination of implementation science and educational innovation through conferences, workshops, publications, and professional meetings. Collaborates with the Department Outreach Officer to develop marketing, communications, and enrollment strategies for the educational portfolio. Represents the Department at professional meetings and educational forums, promotes departmental educational initiatives, and supports the visibility and reputation of the Department's expanding academic and professional education enterprise.

Requirements

Terminal degree in a related area (PhD, JD, MD, etc.) and / or equivalent experience / training required
Academic background and experience in selected area of research
Minimum 5 years of experience independently administering or leading a complex academic, professional education, research, or comparable program, including responsibility for multiple program functions.
Minimum 3 years of experience independently administering or leading a complex academic, professional education, research, or comparable program, including responsibility for multiple program functions.
Minimum 3 years of experience with program budgeting, financial analysis, revenue forecasting, enrollment forecasting, pricing analysis, or financial performance monitoring.
Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
Demonstrated experience of advanced oral and written communication skills.
Advanced ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.
Advanced interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results.
Advanced ability to cultivate relationships and work collaboratively with internal and external peers and managers.
Experience preparing written analyses, business cases, proposals, reports, or recommendations for organizational leadership or other decision-makers.
Experience developing business cases, financial models, or sustainability plans for new educational programs, services, or revenue-generating initiatives.

Skills

Implementation science
Academic development
Innovation
Program management
Financial analysis
Budgeting
Revenue forecasting
Enrollment forecasting
Pricing analysis
Financial performance monitoring
Strategic planning
Curriculum development
Marketing
Communications
Data analysis
Collaboration
Relationship building
Oral communication
Written communication

Location

UCSF

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Lead
Minimum 5 years of experience independently administering or leading a complex academic, professional education, research, or comparable program
Minimum 3 years of experience independently administering or leading a complex academic, professional education, research, or comparable program
Minimum 3 years of experience with program budgeting, financial analysis, revenue forecasting, enrollment forecasting, pricing analysis, or financial performance monitoring.

Education Level

Terminal degree in a related area (PhD, JD, MD, etc.)
Minimum MS/MS Degree in related field (basic or social science, higher education administration)

Benefits

Total compensation details available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

About the Company

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.
UCSF is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.
We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health.
We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents.
UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce.
We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.

Equal Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.