University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Project Manager - MULTITUDES
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Project Manager - MULTITUDES
Candidates with strong, specific Project Management experience with academia and Ed-tech highly encouraged to apply.
This is a full-time, limited appointment scheduled to end one year from the date of hire.
Job Summary The Multitudes Project Manager will serve as a key operational leader for UCSF's statewide initiative focused on early literacy and dyslexia screening, bridging neuroscience and public education. This full‑time, fixed‑term role (with potential for renewal) is responsible for managing complex project planning, coordinating across functional areas, and implementing technical solutions in partnership with the California Department of Education, UC campuses, public schools, and technology vendors. Reporting to the COO and collaborating closely with product, research, engineering, and outreach teams, the Project Manager will ensure the timely delivery of project work, alignment with stakeholder goals, and long‑term sustainability of the Multitudes platform. The role demands strong project management experience—ideally in education, healthcare, or academic environments—along with excellent operational skills and fluency in working with technical teams. Responsibilities include tracking milestones, managing vendor relationships, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring effective communication across a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic and evolving setting.
Department Description Learn about UCSF MULTITUDES. The UCSF Dyslexia Center has developed and continues to maintain a digital platform called Multitudes, free for all California public schools, which aids in the early identification of kindergarten, first‑grade, and second‑grade students who may face challenges learning to read. Early identification can lead to early intervention, helping more California students learn to read and achieving more equitable educational and health outcomes. Multitudes is part of the ALBA Language Neurobiology laboratory, directed by Dr. Maria Luisa Gorno‑Tempini, within the UCSF Neurology Department’s Memory and Aging Center.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's in a relevant field such as education, neuroscience, public health, or public policy.
Minimum three years managing operations or programs in research, education, healthcare, or technology settings and a minimum of three years of experience equal to a combination of experience/education.
At least two years working with technical teams (developers, product managers, data engineers).
Proven experience managing cross‑functional projects with multiple stakeholders across institutions or public‑sector agencies.
Skilled in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Smartsheet) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, GitHub).
Experience managing budgets and vendor contracts.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable leading and actively participating in meetings, including agenda creation, recaps, and follow‑up.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments.
Professionalism and enthusiasm for collaborating with a diverse team.
Fluency in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD in relevant fields such as education, neuroscience, public health, or public policy.
Certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP).
Experience in K‑12 or higher education, education policy, and/or educational technology.
Knowledge of accessibility compliance (e.g., WCAG), data privacy, and education interoperability standards (e.g., Ed‑Fi, 1EdTech).
Experience managing programs funded by government grants or philanthropic foundations.
Familiarity with dyslexia, learning differences, and/or neurodiversity in educational contexts.
Prior experience working across UC campuses or large academic institutions.
Benefits and Compensation Salary range: $80,200 - $120,300 (annual rate). Further information on benefits and total compensation is available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html.
Location San Francisco, CA (China Basin campus). Work style is flexible; onsite requirement is three days a week, Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM‑5:00 PM.
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.
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.
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This is a full-time, limited appointment scheduled to end one year from the date of hire.
Job Summary The Multitudes Project Manager will serve as a key operational leader for UCSF's statewide initiative focused on early literacy and dyslexia screening, bridging neuroscience and public education. This full‑time, fixed‑term role (with potential for renewal) is responsible for managing complex project planning, coordinating across functional areas, and implementing technical solutions in partnership with the California Department of Education, UC campuses, public schools, and technology vendors. Reporting to the COO and collaborating closely with product, research, engineering, and outreach teams, the Project Manager will ensure the timely delivery of project work, alignment with stakeholder goals, and long‑term sustainability of the Multitudes platform. The role demands strong project management experience—ideally in education, healthcare, or academic environments—along with excellent operational skills and fluency in working with technical teams. Responsibilities include tracking milestones, managing vendor relationships, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring effective communication across a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic and evolving setting.
Department Description Learn about UCSF MULTITUDES. The UCSF Dyslexia Center has developed and continues to maintain a digital platform called Multitudes, free for all California public schools, which aids in the early identification of kindergarten, first‑grade, and second‑grade students who may face challenges learning to read. Early identification can lead to early intervention, helping more California students learn to read and achieving more equitable educational and health outcomes. Multitudes is part of the ALBA Language Neurobiology laboratory, directed by Dr. Maria Luisa Gorno‑Tempini, within the UCSF Neurology Department’s Memory and Aging Center.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's in a relevant field such as education, neuroscience, public health, or public policy.
Minimum three years managing operations or programs in research, education, healthcare, or technology settings and a minimum of three years of experience equal to a combination of experience/education.
At least two years working with technical teams (developers, product managers, data engineers).
Proven experience managing cross‑functional projects with multiple stakeholders across institutions or public‑sector agencies.
Skilled in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Jira, Smartsheet) and collaboration platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, GitHub).
Experience managing budgets and vendor contracts.
Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable leading and actively participating in meetings, including agenda creation, recaps, and follow‑up.
Ability to work independently and manage priorities in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments.
Professionalism and enthusiasm for collaborating with a diverse team.
Fluency in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD in relevant fields such as education, neuroscience, public health, or public policy.
Certifications like Project Management Professional (PMP).
Experience in K‑12 or higher education, education policy, and/or educational technology.
Knowledge of accessibility compliance (e.g., WCAG), data privacy, and education interoperability standards (e.g., Ed‑Fi, 1EdTech).
Experience managing programs funded by government grants or philanthropic foundations.
Familiarity with dyslexia, learning differences, and/or neurodiversity in educational contexts.
Prior experience working across UC campuses or large academic institutions.
Benefits and Compensation Salary range: $80,200 - $120,300 (annual rate). Further information on benefits and total compensation is available at https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html.
Location San Francisco, CA (China Basin campus). Work style is flexible; onsite requirement is three days a week, Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM‑5:00 PM.
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.
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.
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