Overview

UCSF School of Nursing Professor Christine Miaskowski, RN, PhD is internationally recognized for her research in the area of symptom management in oncology patients. Dr. Miaskowski’s program of research has been funded by the NIH for decades.

Responsibilities

• Data file review and renaming for Cancer Pain Management Intervention Study

Required Qualifications

• Interest in research

Overview

The primary role of the Graduate Assistant for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Resource Center (LGBT Resource Center) is to support the Center’s programming efforts; gain practical experience working with queer, underrepresented, underserved, and ally communities; and collaborate with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, trainees, alumni, and community members.  This position works directly with the Director and Assistant Director to increase student involvement and to enhance students’ experience by supporting the initiatives of the Center and creating a more inclusive campus environment. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Graduate Assistant reports directly to the Director of the LGBT Resource Center and works approximately 10 hours per week, including some evening and weekend hours.  This position runs from October 2018 to June 2019 (9-month appointment).  In this role, the Graduate Assistant will:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of campus-wide events, for example: National Coming Out Day/Coming Out Monologues, Transgender Day of Remembrance, LGBTQIA Health Forum, Diversity Graduation, End of Year LGBT Pride Celebration, and SF Pride Parade Contingent
• Collaborate with Registered Campus Organizations (RCOs), UCSF campus departments, and community partners in programming and educational initiatives
• Identify LGBTQI resources and develop engaging online content to regularly feature on social media platforms
• Support in the management and development of online resources, including webpages, email outreach campaigns, social media campaigns, and infographics
• Represent the Center at various events, committees, and outreach activities
• Other duties assigned

Learning Outcomes

• Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of diversity and social justice issues
• Enhance and develop critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills 
• Develop comprehensive event planning skills through implementation of campus-wide events 

Required Qualifications

• Full-time enrollment in a graduate degree program at the University of California, San Francisco
• Work-study eligibility 

Preferred Qualifications

• Former experience in student affairs, intercultural work, sexuality education, or social justice programming
• A firm understanding of LGBTQI populations, intersectionality, ethnic & racial diversity, and social justice 

To Apply:

Please send the following to Evolve Benton in a PDF format with the subject line that reads “LGBT RC Graduate Assistant Application” by Friday, September 21^ST, 2018.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of 3 References

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center, a division of the Office of Diversity & Outreach, provides education, information, support, and advocacy services to our UCSF campus community. The Center works toward creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment for LGBTQI students, staff, faculty, and trainees. The LGBT Resource Center aims to sustain LGBTQI visibility and a sense of community throughout the campus and medical center. 

Background

Reading Partners is a nonprofit organization that works to expand life opportunities for at-risk elementary school children by empowering them with strong literacy skills. We work directly within under-resourced elementary schools, and recruit community members to provide one-on-one literacy tutoring for students who are reading below grade level.

We are seeking qualified candidates for our Literacy Intervention Tutor positions, who assist the Reading Partners on-site coordinator with tutoring and administrative support. Students must be eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS) through their financial aid package in order to apply for these paid tutoring positions.

Opportunities are available Monday-Thursday from 8am - 6pm (hours vary depending on school site). We are currently seeking UCSF FWS tutors who can commit to working between 2-20 hours/week. Placements are available within multiple San Francisco and East Bay elementary school sites.

Responsibilities

• Tutor one-on-one with elementary school students reading below grade level
• Track student progress using Reading Partners tools
• Substitute tutoring, when needed
• Perform administrative duties as needed
• Attend Reading Partners orientation and trainings

Qualifications

• Interest in working with young children who need help learning
• Willingness to learn about tutoring strategies and implement feedback
• Ability to commit to a schedule and shop up promptly when expected
• Ability to work independently or with limited supervision
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups
• Ability to pass a Livescan background check and TB test (qualified candidates who undergo the interview process and are hired will be expected to pay up-front for the cost of teh Livescan and TB test - Reading Partners can reimburse for these expenses)

Application Instructions: to apply, please submit the following to Reading Parners Bay Area Operations

• Resume + Cover Letter
• Desired hours/week
• Schedule of availability M-Th 8am-6pm
• Mode of transportation (i.e. car, BART, bus, bike, etc.)
• Desired region - San Francisco / East Bay. See reading center locations at Reading Partners school locations

The UCSF School of Nursing has a large advanced practice nurse training footprint throughout the Bay Area and California, as we train over 150 new APRNs every year. Each trainee will engage in 1-8 clinical placements over the course of their program of study, and each placement requires the building and maintenance of a collaborative relationship. Faculty and staff in the SON are currently engaging in a quality improvement process to improve communication, tracking, and coordination with our community placements so as to ensure the strength of our clinical training for years to come. The placement innovations team is currently made up of Faculty and Staff from the School of Nursing.

The team is seeking 1-2 work study trainees to provide project coordination and logistical support to this team. 

Responsibilities

• Work with faculty to identify tech solutions for improving communication between trainees, preceptors, and the SON
• Assist the team in envisioning a new process for preceptor communication and placement coordination using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions
• Research and engage with CRM software platforms and developers to understand use of CRM as a means to improve SON placement processes
• Collaborate with faculty to develop a budget and plan for using technology to assist in this process improvement

Required abilities and dispositions​

• High personal motivation, self-management, attention to detail, and an ability to work under supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Excel and Word
• Internet research skills

Preferred additional qualities

• Experience working with CRM and work in an office setting
• Experience using Google services

The Abortion Care Incubator of Outstanding Nurse Scholars (ACTIONS) program is a newly funded program to support pre and postdoctoral scholars to develop the fact and evidence base for nursing and abortion care. This 3 year funded program is designed to seamlessly interface with the UCSF School of Nursing, Health Policy Program.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain social media accounts for ACTIONS program
• Assist with other administrative tasks in preparation of the launch of the ACTIONS program 
• Support the pre and post doctoral scholars with administrative assistance

Qualifications

• High personal motivation, self-management, meticulous attention to detail, and an ability to work under supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills, with an ability to work in large office setting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Excel and Word
• Comfortable learning new software
• Experience organizing and presenting information to different audiences

The Wellbeing Services & Operations department, which is under the parent department Campus Life Services, includes the following units: Fitness & Recreation, Family Services, and Wellness & Community—and is responsible for identifying what the campus values in a working/learning environment and experience, and then developing and maintaining operations and services to make a positive and relevant impact towards UCSF as a best place to work, teach, learn and discover.

Responsibilities

A community student intern would assist with planning and execution of community building events on campus. These events aim to improve the wellbeing of faculty, staff and students at UCSF. This would be a fun, interactive experience for an individual who enjoys connecting with the UCSF community. It’s a hands on position where assignments include the pre-planning and day-of event tasks.  

Requirements

• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Flexible schedule, which could include early am, nights and weekends

The Wellbeing Services & Operations department, which is under the parent department Campus Life Services, includes the following units: Fitness & Recreation, Family Services, and Wellness & Community—and is responsible for identifying what the campus values in a working/learning environment and experience, and then developing and maintaining operations and services to make a positive and relevant impact towards UCSF as a best place to work, teach, learn and discover.

Responsibilities

A wellness student intern would work on the development and maintenance of health and wellness programs, including:

• Creation of wellness program content
  • Online challenge content
  • Newsletters
• Maintenance of Healthy Beverage Initiative (including online and in-person compliance audits)
• Strengthening compliance of Smoke/Tobacco Free policies
  • Assessing where policy is currently promoted and how to improve visibility
  • Education on policy and cessation resources
  • Marketing and communication

Responsibilities

• Special projects as needed by the SoD Associate Dean for Academic Affairs relating to the School of Dentistry Accreditation.
• Assist in coordinating scheduled events and meetings for faculty, trainees and students such as Journal Clubs and Visiting Speakers.
• Gathering Data for Faculty Dashboard
• Provide Accreditation and Academic Affairs event support i.e. setup, break down and cleanup of events according to event lead’s specifications
• Other duties as assigned

Required abilities and dispositions

• High self-motivation, self-management, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work under supervision
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and, written communication skills with the ability to work in teams and individually
• Working knowledge of MS office applications and the Collaborative Learning Environment (CLE)
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work under supervision 

• Experience working in an office and administrative environment
• Preference will be given to students who have some availability in the summer.

The Department of Anesthesia is one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine at UCSF. They are seeking work-study student for approximately 10hr/wk to assist with general office management and projects related to the education program. The student will work closely with the Associate Director of Education as well as other key education staff members and faculty in the department.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conversion of paper documents and records into a web based system
• Review and edit documents pertaining to curriculum goals and objectives
• Create promotional material for posting and advertising events and programs with the department
• Special projects as needed by the Associate Director of Education relating to the Anesthesia education program

Required abilities and dispositions

• High self-motivation, self management, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to work under supervision
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and, written communication skills with the ability to work in teams and individually
• Working knowledge of MS office applications

Preferred 

• Experience working in an office and administrative environment

Email resume to Deanna Seid.

The Preterm Birth Initiative (PTBi) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is founded on the belief that every child deserves a healthy start, regardless of the circumstances he or she was born into. Generously funded by Marc and Lynne Benioff and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, PTBi is a multi-year, transdisciplinary research effort that unites researchers, clinicians, public health experts, and communities to collaboratively apply innovative ideas and approaches to the epidemic of prematurity.

The Postnatal Intervention Research Aim seeks to identify effective interventions for premature babies and their families and remove barriers to scale up these effective interventions. As part of the Newborn Family Research Collaborative (NFRC), we have a number of projects that are currently in the process of implementation including Parent Clinician Advisory Boards at our three NFRC sites, and the launch and evaluation of mFICare at Benioff Children’s Hospital-SF and five other sites.

Responsibilities

• Develop wiki sites for a number of NFRC projects including learning how to make a wiki site from other PTBi-CA staff, and organizing information in a way that will make sense to external audiences
• Assist with other administrative tasks in preparation of the launch of mFICare in the BCH-SF ICN

Qualifications

• High personal motivation, self-management, meticulous attention to detail, and an ability to work under supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills, with an ability to work in large office setting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Excel and Word
• Comfortable learning new software
• Experience organizing and presenting information to different audiences

The Family Nurse Practitioner program is looking for a motivated and organized SON student to provide program support including grant reporting, archiving, and preceptor support for up to 20 hours/week.

Responsibilities: Data collection for grant reporting. Organize, digitize, and archive documents. Develop appreciation letters for preceptors.

Qualifications: Preference given to enrolled SON student. Dependability. Working knowledge and comfort with MS Office

UCSF School of Nursing Associate Professor Heather Leutwyler is conducting a project to evaluate a fitness program for individuals in recovery from drug and/or alcohol use. The individual in the position will assist in the conduct of a research project:

• obtaining informed consent
• facilitating focus group interviews
• entering data, and checking queries and missing data
• transcribing audio recorded focus groups
• data input and analysis
• filing
• other duties as assigned

Required abilities and dispositions

• High personal motivation, self-management, meticulous attention to detail, and an ability to work under supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills, with an ability to work in large office setting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Excel and Word

Our team is looking for a summer intern 16 hours per week to support our global health research. Specifically, we are exploring the expansion of a nurse midwifery training program into Mulanje district, Malawi. Our decision-making will be guided by background on the health system in the district as well as maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality statistics. A landscape of health facilities as well as staffing configuration are additional areas of research needed. Additional global health related work may be available during the internship. No travel anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Gather data through use of Ministry of Health’s data system and the Malawi Demographic and Health Survey that is available online
• Create graphics with outcomes of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality from district
• Perform literature search of relevant data in the region
• Write short paper on background of maternal and neonatal statistics in Mulanje district
• Work with in-country collaborators to obtain additional information about human and material resources in Mulanje District
• Assist team with other global health related activities as needed

Requirements

• Currently enrolled UCSF SON student
• Preference given to students with a public /global health background and/or students with experience analyzing big datasets and/or are midwifery students
• Strong writing skills
• Familiarity with software to create graphics

UCSF School of Nursing Professor Christine Miaskowski, RN, PhD is internationally recognized for her research in the area of symptom management in oncology patients. Dr. Miaskowski’s program of research has been funded by the NIH for decades.

Responsibilities: Data review and data entry for Cancer Pain Management Intervention Study

Qualifications: Completed pre-licensure coursework, and interest in research

The Department of Anesthesia is one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine at UCSF and has supported global health initiatives and programs for over 25 years. Recently, the Division of Global Health Equity was created in order to support these programs and take on projects focused on health equity both domestically and internationally. Partnerships with Global Partners in Anesthesia and Surgery (GPAS), The Center for Global Surgical Studies, and Operation Rainbow, has allowed for research, education, and policy efforts to improve anesthesia, surgery, and pain services across the world.

The Division of Global Health Equity is seeking a work study student for an administrative assistant position for a maximum of 20hr/week at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. The student will work closely with the Director of the Division of Global Health Equity, as well as other key education staff members and faculty in the department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating scheduled events and meetings for faculty, trainees and students such as Journal Clubs, Visiting Speakers series, and progress meetings
• Data gathering for research and participation in literature reviews of relevant journal articles in Global Health
• Participation in grant research, writing, and review in a collaborative environment with faculty and staff
• Managing timelines and milestones for ongoing projects within the Division of Global Health Equity and special projects as needed by the Division Director.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student in the UCSF Global Health Master’s Program (2018-2019 academic year) and qualify for Federal Work Study Program
• High self-motivation, passion, and interest in Global Health issues particularly in research, education, and policy
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work under supervision
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and, written communication skills with the ability to work in teams and individually

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with grant writing, event coordination, and/or project management

If interested, please email resume to: [email protected].

The UCSF Department of Surgery has initiated a project with the goal of studying opioid prescribing habits among providers in the department, creating an educational intervention about opioid prescribing, and reducing outpatient opioid prescriptions through regular reports and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Produce weekly reports of opioid prescribing data through queries of clinical information systems
• Attend meetings and coordinate efforts of the quality improvement team
• Coordinate with the surgical residency education office for scheduling of educational sessions
• Assist with data analysis
• Participate in manuscript preparation and publication
• Other projects can be added as time and interest allow, including other departmental educational or quality improvement projects

Required Qualifications

• Facility with data management, and use of spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail, communication skills
• Interest in quality improvement, education, or surgery would be helpful

If interested, please contact: Kenzo Hirose MD(administrative assistant: Yvonne Dunkley 415-353-9294) and Elizabeth Wick MD

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at UCSF is internationally recognized for its work in patient care, education, and research. Our basic and translational research programs focus on cartilage and disc regeneration, fracture healing, molecular and stem cell biology, bioengineering, and musculoskeletal development. For interesting research details about the work of the lab, see recent news article.

Responsibilities: Organize supplies, check and track temperatures, and perform routine lab clean-up and restocking duties.

Qualifications: Curiosity and interest in science and lab research. Dependability.

The Office of Student Financial Aid supports students in funding their education at UCSF, and is seeking a 10 to 20 (during academic terms) or up to – 40 hours /week (in the Summer) work-study student. This student will assist in the support of the Financial Aid staff on projects analyzing and reporting on student debt and repayment of student loans.

Responsibilities

• Assists in student loan research, analysis and compilation of data
• Data input and analysis
• Filing
• Other duties as assigned

Required abilities and dispositions

• High personal motivation, self-management, meticulous attention to detail, and an ability to work under supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills, with an ability to work in large office setting
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – Excel and Word

Preferred additional qualities

• Experience working in an office setting

We are seeking a work study student who can assist with staffing SOD Learner Success Center’s events and special projects. Depending on the projects/events, responsibilities include:

• Staff School of Dentistry scheduled events throughout the year (dates/times for events are known in advance), including but not limited to the following: Orientation, White Coat Ceremony, Match Celebration, Regalia Distribution, Recognition Banquet, Commencement, Clinic Induction
• Setup, break down and cleanup of events according to event lead’s specifications
• Provide event support services and assistance
• Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day
• Work with LSC team to monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met
• Work with LSC to coordinate event logistics, including registration and attendee tracking, presentation and materials support and pre- and post-event evaluations

Special Projects: In this position, you will periodically be asked to perform various clerical duties including but not limited to filing, faxing, photocopying, deliveries and distributing documents. You may be asked to produce basic business correspondence and reports for signature by others and perform other miscellaneous tasks as assigned. Additionally, you will be asked to assist with other SOD LSC projects as needed and other duties as assigned.

Requirements: We are looking for students, who have the ability to meet the required office hours, excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, good organization skills, and general computer knowledge. We are also looking for someone who can commit at least 10 hours per week. Preference will be given to students who have some availability in the summer.

The Student Food Market (SFM) provides fresh produce and non-perishable goods to UCSF students. The SFM Assistant will help dedicated staff and volunteers with the set-up of the food to be distributed; assist with the distribution of food; and help with the break-down and clean-up at the close of the SFM.

For more information, please contact Student Success and First Generation Programs Director, Alece Alderson by emailor phone at 415-476-5377.

Background

Founded in 1876, Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System (SCVH&HS) is a nationally recognized public health care facility located in San Jose that provides a full range of acute care, intensive care, rehabilitation, and ambulatory services. Each year, the hospital cares for thousands of hospitalized patients and handles over 500,000 outpatient and emergency visits. The hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality basic care as well as specialized services. Each year, more than 150 burn victims from the surrounding five-county area receive intensive care and rehabilitation at the hospital’s Regional Burn Center.

Medical education is a cornerstone of SCVH&HS’s mission. SCVH&HS has affiliations with the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy, Touro University College of Pharmacy, UC San Francisco School of Pharmacy, and other professional schools in the San Francisco Bay Area. The hospital has been affiliated with the Stanford University School of Medicine since 1970, training medical residents with some of the region’s more challenging cases. Additionally, SCVH&HS has a thriving ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency program with 10 PGY1 residents and PGY2 specialty residencies in Ambulatory Care, Critical Care, and Health-System Pharmacy Administration.

Role

The role of the inpatient pharmacy intern is to support various drug distribution services in the inpatient pharmacy. The intern will gain an understanding of operations in an inpatient hospital setting, including experience with unit dose medications, intravenous admixture sterile compounding, and automated dispensing cabinets. As interns gain experience in the inpatient pharmacy, they may be asked to contribute to various quality improvement or safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing medications (unit dose and discharge outpatient pharmacy)
• Refilling automated dispensing cabinets and crash carts
• Compounding intravenous medications
• Delivering medications
• Triaging phone calls from nurses and physicians
• Compounding intravenous medications
• Performing patient outreach in our Transitions of Care Program
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Highly motivated individual, a proficient self-learner
• Ability to work independently and problem solve
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team with other disciplines in an interdisciplinary environment

Qualifications

• Have a valid California pharmacy intern license
• Be enrolled at UCSF School of Pharmacy and qualify for the UCSF work study program
• Be able to work on average once a week (usually weekends)
• Schedule is flexible to account for midterms and finals

For questions, please contact Oliver Hsu, PharmD at [email protected] or 408-885-2319.