Education Administrative Fellow

Education Administrative Fellow Under the close supervision of the Director of Faculty Development and the Chief Financial and Administrative Office in the School of Medicine (SOM), the Education Administrative Fellow will perform administrative and analytical duties in support of SOM educational and administrative operations. Fellows participate in projects and activities that build and strengthen essential administrative skills. The Administrative Fellowship program seeks masters-prepared individuals who wish to develop their management and leadership skills in a fast-paced medical school environment. Fellows participate in projects and activities that build and strengthen essential administrative skills. The duration of the position is 12 months. Fellows for academic year 2026/2027 will rotate to three departments, on a four month rotation. Fellows are assigned at random and not guaranteed a specific department. Fellows will complete projects during their rotation and will attend monthly didactic sessions. The position will have variable hours (may be asked to work nights and weekends). Interested persons will apply online by filling out an application and uploading a resume, a cover letter that includes the expected graduation date, and a statement of purpose. Looking to accept applications for the 2026-2027 fellowship through mid-February. We will conduct interviews and extend offers in Spring 2026 and have an anticipated start date of July 2026. The full salary range for the Administrative Fellow is $53,097 - $89,700 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is up to $71,409 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required. Master of Education, Master of Educational Leadership, Master of Health Administration, Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Health, or other equivalent degree. Required. Business coursework in Accounting/Finance, Operations and Business Administration. Preferred. Experience Requirements 0 - 1 years of related experience. Required. Special Conditions Occasional local travel to various UCR/SOM locations and sites. Required. Applicants with a stated desire to pursue a career in higher medical education. Required. Travel. Required. Overtime. Required. Minimum Requirements Skills to learn organization-specific and other computer application programs. Acquiring knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques. Basic skills to analyze and research information and learn to synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail. Basic program and project management skills. Ability to function as a member of a team. Basic communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. Broad customer service orientation and critical thinking skills. Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Uses organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment. Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Preferred Qualifications Analytical skills that are typically acquired during the course of obtaining a Master's degree. 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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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview General Information Job Title: PROJECT POLICY ANL 1 RP Job Code: 005255 Grade: 124 Department Head: Maria Aldana Supervisor: Rosemary Tyrrell Department Custom Scope Under the close supervision of the Director of Faculty Development and the Chief Financial and Administrative Office in the School of Medicine (SOM), the Education Administrative Fellow will perform administrative and analytical duties in support of SOM educational and administrative operations. The duration of the position is 12 months. Fellows participate in projects and activities that build and strengthen essential administrative skills. Fellows for academic year 2026/2027 will rotate to three departments, on a four-month rotation. Fellows are assigned at random and not guaranteed a specific department. Fellows will complete projects during their rotation and will attend monthly didactic sessions. Key Responsibilities Supports program or project staff to gather information and support program objectives. Provides project management support that will emphasize project deliverables, acquired competencies and technical skills ensuring the fellow has the ability to translate academic theory into practice. Fellow will meet with staff, managers and members of leadership to review progress on projects, provide feedback and help navigate within the organization. Projects assigned will be in Clinical, Research and Education, Finance, Administration and Medical Education. Learns to prepare reports and summarize information available on the assigned issues and identifies other matters of significance. Analyzes financial and/or other resource data, prepares and summarizes information and reports. Executes special or continuous research and data analysis responsibilities. Learns to gather and assemble analytical and factual data. Learns to prepare preliminary outlines for the conduct of analysis and accomplishment of assigned objectives. Prepares preliminary analyses of laws, procedures, and other subjects to contribute to organizational programs, research proposals, and other documentation. Assists with program planning and collaboration with program/project staff. Learns to determine and locate sources for the collection of information and data. Provides a variety of preliminary analytical studies in support of a function, research initiative, program and/or organizational unit. Other Requirements Standard Office Equipment Physical Requirements Sit: Frequently Stand: Occasionally Walk: Occasionally Mental Requirements Read/Comprehend: Constantly Write: Frequently Perform Calculations: Occasionally Communicate Orally: Constantly Reason & Analyze: Frequently Environmental Requirements Is exposed to excessive noise: No Is around moving machinery: No Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No Drives motorized equipment: No Works in confined quarters: No Dust: No Fumes: No Critical Position Yes

Created: 2026-03-05