Project Coordinator (PC)
Preventive & Restorative Dental Sciences Job Summary The Project Coordinator (PC) will assist with the operational management of a postdoctoral training grant funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) under the supervision of the Project Director and Co-PIs, Dr. Lisa Berens. The overall goal of this project is to improve access to and delivery of oral health care services in rural and underserved communities by providing dental public health (DPH) trainees and general dentists who practice at community-based organizations (CBOs) with the skills necessary to manage oral health programs, evaluate systems of care, design surveillance systems, and provide clinical care to disadvantaged populations with complex dental needs.
The project objectives include:
- Establish an 8-week, 20-hours/week, clinical and administrative rotation for Dental Public Health resident trainees at partnering CBOs. Trainees will provide preventive and minimally invasive dental care while learning about quality improvement, medical-dental integration, and program administration.
- Expand CBO general dentists' ability to deliver pediatric and special care dentistry to
- vulnerable children and youth with special healthcare needs by providing didactic, simulation, and over-the-shoulder training in pediatric dentistry and special care dentistry to general dentists in these communities.
- Train DPH residents in oral health surveillance systems by collaborating with DPH
- programs nationwide to develop a remote course on designing and implementing oral health
- surveillance systems, combining didactic instruction with hands-on training
- Train CBO dentists in dental public health by developing an online executive program that provides high-quality training in dental public health.
***NOTE: This is a part-tme (50%) Contract role for two years.
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 $62,500 - $93,800 (Annual 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 SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
MISSION: Advancing health through excellence in patient care, education and discovery.
VISION: To be the preeminent innovator in oral and craniofacial health worldwide.
VALUES: Through our values, we demonstrate LEADERSHIP in all that we do.
Leadership, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Engagement, Respect, Social responsibility, Honesty, Innovation, and Partnership.
The School is committed to providing outstanding, integrated patient-centered care, preparing the next generation of clinicians and scientists for a rapidly evolving health care system, leading the world in scientific discovery and its translation into improved patient care and public health, creating and maintaining a supportive work and learning environment that attracts the best faculty, staff, students and trainees who can meet the changing needs of the School, society and profession, and optimizing resources to support strategic objectives and maximize stakeholder value. Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related area and one to three years of relevant experience, and/or equivalent experience/training.
- Knowledge of oral health, public health, or related field.
- Experience in personnel, administrative or general business management; ability to interact with HRSA program officials or other funders, Principal Investigators (PIs), study staff, and collaborators in a professional and engaging manner.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
- Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
- Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of information, such as through literature reviews.
- Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
- Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience with survey administration platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, RedCap).
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters' degree in clinical research, public health, dental-related field, and/or equivalent experience or training.
- Clinical training in dentistry or dental hygiene.
- Experience in scientific writing for publication.
- UCSF experience.
- HRSA grants management experience.
- Online curriculum and course development experience.
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 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. Job Code and Payroll Title 007397 PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 Job Category Administrative Support, Professional (Non-Clinical) Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location San Francisco, CA Campus Parnassus Heights (SF) Additional Shift Details Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 20 hours/week |
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Aug 07, 2025