Welcome to the Division of Experimental Medicine Career Development Resource Page! We have compiled career development resources to help guide your journey. Professional development is often mandatory and is required to do our work. Career development is the optional training and opportunities that we seek to help move us forward in our advancement.
"As an employee, the first step is to recognize that you are responsible for actively managing your career. Your supervisor is responsible for encouraging and supporting you and helping you to find the best match between your talents and the needs of the campus. The University is responsible for creating and providing opportunities for growth based on performance, talent, and potential, and for encouraging mobility between job families and departments" (UCSF Campus Life Services, 2021).
Resources for All Personnel
General
UC utilizes a career advancement pathway known as "Career Tracks," which enables UC to define job titles consistently within each location and across the university. Levels for individual contributor, supervisory and management roles within each distinct functional area are defined consistently across occupations and with the labor market for comparable jobs. The pathway above illustrates the entry position at the bottom through the various levels to management at the top.
My UC Career
A unique tool for career exploration and growth, developed to support our employees. This tool gives access to six fast-paced modules: (1) Career Discovery. (2) Job Search. (3) Resume Builder. (4) Tell Your Story. (5) Network and Research. (6) Pre and Post Interview.
Trust Toolkit
Self-assessment, curated learning and action planning guide to help strengthen, build and restore trust with individuals and teams.
Professional Development Guide
Guide designed for anyone who is ready to take the necessary steps towards their learning and growth. It is also a guide for managers on how to support the development of their team members. Sections: (1) Set Your Direction, (2) Identify Competencies, (3) Self-Assessment, (4) Individual Development Plan, (5) Implementation. A workbook is provided to complete exercises during the professional development planning process.
LinkedIn Learning for UCSF
Access to a digital library of thousands of video courses taught by industry experts covering a wide range of technical, business, software and creative topics.
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Job Specific Resources
Administration
Career Pathways
The Administrative Officer Matrix provides a side-by-side comparison for the various levels of this position. Through a thorough review of the career matrix you will compare the responsibilities, scope, key abilities and skills, and responsibilities from intermediate to expert.
From the Administrative Officer series, there are two pathways with the first being a more specialized set of responsibilities as a Project Policy Analyst or advancement into supervisory as an Administrative Supervisor or Manager.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Career Pathway
The CRC Career Matrix provides a side-by-side comparison for the various levels of this position. Through a thorough review of the career matrix you will compare the responsibilities, scope, key abilities and skills, and responsibilities from intermediate to expert.
Post-Doctoral Scholar
Following your Post-Doctoral studies, you may puruse several pathways both academic and non-academic. The UCSF Office of Career and Professional Development provides extensive resources to help you plan for your future. This office also provides a quick set of resources for resume, CV, and cover letter samples.
Staff Research Associate
Career Pathways
As a Staff Research Associate (SRA), there are many career pathways with the University of California. The SRA series is governed by the Union, which provides a clear description of each SRA Levels 1-5. As a Staff Research Associate, you may also consider other options for career advancement:
These matrices provide a side-by-side comparison for the various levels of this position. Through a thorough review of the career matrix you will compare the responsibilities, scope, key abilities and skills, and responsibilities from intermediate to expert.