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About the Role

The UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DPBS) is seeking a Project Supervisor to lead and manage two team members responsible for the financial administration and reporting of Department gift, internal, state, outside compensation, and Education funds. The Project Supervisor will oversee complex, large-scale projects within the DPBS Finance team, managing planning, execution, and monitoring of project plans, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and resource allocations. Additionally, the Project Supervisor will develop and deliver trainings and workshops to enhance team member skills across the department.

Responsibilities

Manages and directs the work of a section / department.
Recommends hiring of new employees, transfers, promotions, salary actions, terminations, performance management and budget recommendations.
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Provides direct supervision to at least two team members overseeing Department gift, state, internal awards, and Education funds.
Ensures the timely preparation and dissemination of accurate financial reports to key stakeholders.
Fosters staff development through mentoring, coaching, and skill-building in financial management, analysis, and operational processes.
Coordinates with leadership to evaluate and address internal and external work requests.
Supervises activities associated with the support of a function, research initiative, program and / or organizational unit.
Assumes responsibility for quality and quantity of work.
Manages and oversees complex, high-impact projects involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
Develops and maintains project timelines, deliverables, presentations, meetings, and action items to ensure accountability and successful execution.
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data to prepare detailed reports and actionable insights.
Collaborates closely with stakeholders and leadership to develop impactful presentations and support strategic initiatives.
Designs and delivers training programs and workshops that support professional growth, employee engagement, and team retention across the Finance organization.
Develops and facilitates specialized learning initiatives, including New Hire Boot Camps and Supervisor Training programs.
Creates standardized training modules, reference materials, and written guidelines for use across all Finance pillars, including Research, Non-Sponsored, and Clinical operations.
Ensures training content is clear, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
Develops and implements best practices for procedures addressing high-impact operational pain points, including MyExpense and BearBuy processing.
Identifies opportunities for workflow improvement, process standardization, and operational efficiency.
Promotes consistency across teams by establishing standardized processes, encouraging knowledge sharing, and supporting cross-training initiatives to strengthen collaboration, coverage, and operational resilience.
Implements a continual feedback process using the Rose, Bud, Thorn framework to gather input, surface opportunities for improvement, and ensure ongoing refinement of processes, training, and team actions.
Designs and implements programs, initiatives, and workplace practices that promote employee engagement, retention, and team morale.
Serves as the Team Engagement Ambassador, fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive environment for all team members.
Develops and coordinates support structures for new and existing team members, including mentorship programs, onboarding support meetings, and peer engagement opportunities.
Maintains consistent communication channels with staff and leadership to proactively identify and address burnout, disengagement, and workplace concerns.
Collaborates with hiring managers to define job responsibilities, support interview and selection processes, and streamline onboarding for new hires.
Partners with managers to coordinate staffing transitions involving new personnel, role changes, shared responsibilities, and temporary coverage to ensure continuity of operations.
Coordinates with department leaders to evaluate, prioritize, and address internal and external work requests while supporting operational efficiency and team alignment.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of organization or initiative processes, protocols and procedures.
Solid knowledge of common organizational- or research-specific computer application programs.
Strong analytical / problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate and influence others, both verbally and in writing.
Advanced project management skills.
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
Solid knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.

Skills

Financial administration
Financial reporting
Project management
Training development
Workshop facilitation
Mentoring
Coaching
Data analysis
Report preparation
Presentation development
Stakeholder collaboration
Policy analysis

Location

UCSF

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum five years of experience
At least three years in a supervisory/leadership role

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in related area

Benefits

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

About the Company

The UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (DPBS) is a leader in advancing mental health care, research, and education.
The Department is among the nation’s foremost resources in the field of child, adolescent and adult mental health.
Joining UCSF DPBS provides an opportunity to work alongside world-renowned experts in psychiatry, psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral sciences.
Psychiatry faculty members are recognized for their leadership roles in state-of-the-art, comprehensive and compassionate patient care, pioneering research, excellence in training the next generation of leaders, advancing public policy to advance mental health, and commitment to diversity.
The department is committed to improving mental health across diverse populations and fostering innovation in treatment, prevention, and research.
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.
It 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.
We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, 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.