Director, Genetic Counseling Program

Human Genetics

Part Time

83832BR

Job Summary

The Director, Genetic Counseling Program is responsible for all aspects of Program oversight to ensure educational success and fiscal stability. The Program Director has the primary responsibility for maintaining compliance with university and accreditation standards, program's organization, administration, fiscal budget, continuous review and analysis of planning, assessment and development. The Program Director will also participate in academic advising, monitoring, evaluation and remediation of student performance, will have teaching responsibilities and be involved in admissions.

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 $57.42 - $87.59 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Institute for Human Genetics (IHG), an Organized Research Unit (ORU) in the School of Medicine, is a focal point on the UCSF campus for faculty who share an interest in human genetics. The Institute is comprised of 97 faculty members from all four schools (Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Nursing). Our administrative unit, based in Parnassus, serves the daily administration requirements of 12 research laboratories.
The Institute was initially a Center in 2005, receiving ORU status in 2007, at which point we officially changed our name to the Institute for Human Genetics. Its inaugural director, Neil Risch, PhD, MS, served as director from 2005-2020 followed by Ophir Klein, PhD, MD. From 2022, Nadav Ahituv, PhD served as the interim director and in 2023, accepted the role as director.
The Institute provides a hub for genetics/genomics research, technologies, industry partnerships, training, and education at UCSF.

Required Qualifications

*Master's degree in genetic counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accredited training program.
*Board Certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
*Valid Genetic Counselor License issued by the State of California
*Current AHA BLS certification
*Minimum 5 years' experience as a certified genetic counselor, 3 of which must have been in a patient facing role (clinic or research)
*Have been the course instructor/instructor of record for at least six credit hours of postsecondary education
*Completion of a minimum of two hours per year of continuing training/coursework in curriculum, design, assessment, evaluation, or educational andragogy; including at least one hour of training/coursework related to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
*All individuals becoming a program director for the first time will be required to complete at least 10 hours of training/coursework in curriculum design, assessment, evaluation, educational andragogy, or principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice within the last 10 years
*All individuals becoming a program director for the first time must have precepted at least five genetic counseling graduate students for a minimum of 500 total contact hours in the last 10 years.
*Available for program administration year-round

Preferred Qualifications

*Demonstrated organizational, customer service, and management skills to effectively direct, organize, schedule, and prioritize the activities of students, faculty, , and to manage the complex workflow, dynamic environment, and multiple priorities involved with the provision of a high-quality education program.
*Solid knowledge of the clinical, technical, and operational concepts of genetic counseling, including principles, policies, best practices, protocols and techniques for counseling and therapy, genetic testing methodology, crisis intervention methods, treatment of genetic conditions, and legal, ethical, and regulatory compliance issues.
*Ability to monitor, evaluate, document, and report on student, faculty and, and participate with leadership team members in decision-making on student and personnel actions
*Strong critical-thinking skills, with the ability to analyze quality and performance issues at a high level, and to quickly identify problems and deficits, determine appropriate level of intervention, and develop and apply effective solutions.
*Strong written and oral communications skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate and guide students and stakeholders through complex policies and issues.
*Strong interpersonal skills for quality customer service and effective supervision, including motivation, persuasiveness, active listening, and the ability to positively influence students and faculty in the process of conflict resolution, with the knowledge of when to escalate conflict intervention for the best outcome.

License/Certification

• Board Certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
• Valid Genetic Counselor License issued by the State of California
• Current AHA BLS certification

About UCSF

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.

Pride Values

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. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007894 GENETIC CNSLR 3 EX

Job Category

Allied Health

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

80%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

Other