The Executive Assistant reports directly to the Chair and Associate Chair in the Department of Pediatrics and manages the scope and timing of numerous departmental projects to achieve desired organizational goals and benefits.

As the executive assistant to the Chair of Pediatrics\\Physician-in-Chief of UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, the incumbent will exercise independent judgment regarding all communications from the Office of the Chair. There is a constant flow of email, correspondence, clinical privileges, grant proposals, academic appointments, and legal matters that require triage and understanding of what is highly sensitive, how quickly matters must be addressed, and how to do so appropriately. Constant, substantive decision-making is required in this role as liaison between the Chair and the University administration, faculty, house staff, staff, other universities, and the media, conveying sensitive and confidential information on the Chair's behalf. The individual will advise these parties regarding protocol of departmental decisions as appropriate. Crucial elements of this position are confidentiality, tact, and discretion to handle highly sensitive matters for the Chair and the units that comprise the Department of Pediatrics at all sites.

The individual also manages searches for high-visibility roles in the Department of Pediatrics, notably for Division Chiefs.

The Executive Assistant/Project Manager must be detail-oriented and able to manage multiple, multifaceted projects with conflicting deadlines concurrently. The incumbent must be self-motivated, intellectually curious, and excellent at both verbal and written communication.

The incumbent must be a reliable and flexible member of a team who demonstrates and promotes the UCSF PRIDE values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence in all aspects of their work and conduct.



The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $63,700 - $136,100 (Annual Rate).

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