In 2022, businessman and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford committed $150 million to the creation of the Sanford Stem Cell Institute at UC San Diego. This gift combines current infrastructure with new Centers intended to leverage the advantages of space-based science, including expansion and, in some ways, quite literally launch stem cell research and regenerative medicine at UC San Diego into new spaces, endeavors, and training of future stem cell scientists.

Sanford Stem Cell Institute provides essential physical and human resources needed to leverage stem cell research currently being conducted at UC San Diego. Due to the complexity of regenerative medicine projects and substantial institutional investment, daily Sanford Stem Cell Institute personnel work with all 9 Vice Chancellor areas: Academic Affairs; Research Affairs; Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion; Student Affairs; Marine Sciences; Health Sciences; Health System; Chief Financial Officer; Advancement; Resource Management and Planning.

As part of UC San Diego, Sanford Stem Cell Institute motivates University-wide change, sustainability, and partnership, focusing on creating the structure under which various innovative regenerative medicine units and initiatives are developed.

The new UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute builds upon a $100 million gift in 2013 from T. Denny Sanford that established UC San Diego as a leader in developing and delivering the therapeutic promise of human stem cells - special cells with the ability to develop into many different cell types and which, when modified and repurposed, have the potential to treat, remedy or cure a vast array of conditions and diseases.

The new UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute includes six (6) stem cell Centers led by Center Directors and Deputy Directors.

1.Sanford Integrated Space Stem Cell Orbital Research (ISSCOR) Center, for stem cell research that will be conducted in a laboratory bay located aboard the International Space Station currently in low-Earth orbit.

2.Sanford Stem Cell Fitness and Space Medicine Center, which conducts in-depth space fitness and orbital medicine that can benefit both astronauts and people living on Earth.

3.Sanford Stem Cell Innovation Center, which will support regenerative medicine company development, including contract research in low-Earth orbit.

4.Sanford Stem Cell Discovery Center, which conducts basic and translational stem cell research.

5.Sanford Advanced Therapy Center, which provides fundamental tools and services to move basic research findings to next stages, such as early phase trials.

6.Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center, which conducts research to accelerate relevant drug and therapy development in regenerative medicine, including clinical trials.

Under the supervision of the Finance Director, the Business Operations Analyst is responsible for the staff administration & human resources, business operations, fiscal management, and other special projects for the Sanford Stem Cell Institute and its six (6) Centers. This position supports and manages a variety of personnel, classification/compensation, recruitment actions and financial transactions.

Applies professional concepts to apply human resources, organization policies and procedures to provide guidance to supervisors and managers to resolve a variety of human resources issues of moderate scope and complexity, including associated financial transactions. Administers defined operational program. Analyzes and resolves operational problems of moderate scope.

Additional responsibilities include management of personnel functions, comprising complex analysis of personnel actions and practices consistent with the mission of Sanford Stem Cell Institute and UC San Diego. Responsible for the implementation and ongoing maintenance of a VC-wide professional development and mandatory training program. Provides expert resource support to Sanford Stem Cell Institute staff who are assigned the responsibility of day-to-day financial operations such as travel, purchasing, entertainment and personal reimbursements. Provides resource support to Centers regarding staffing matters and relevant financial assessment and/or transactions. Responsible for personnel transactions and the management of UCPath.

Serves as a Department Security Administrator (DSA) liaison.

• Six years of related experience, education/training, OR an Bachelor's degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

• Experience with HR general practices, i.e., recruitment, performance evaluations, salary negotiations & analysis.

• Basic knowledge of human resources policies and programs, and how they affect other organizational policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of a human resources management system (HRMS), and / or other related business software programs and systems.

• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.

• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.

• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.

• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.

• Analytical ability to review/analyze projects, gather data, find solutions and make recommendations involving calculations and financial data.

• Ability to interpret policies and procedures and communicate them, orally and in writing, to diverse groups at all levels of the organization.

• Knowledge of concepts of accounting principles including fund accounting, internal control standards and cost accounting.

• Proven ability to apply high ethical standards and confidentiality in business practices.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Self-starter with sufficient focus and drive to develop path and strategy with nominal direction. Experience leading projects; independence of thought, energy and motivation to create strategies to meet targeted goals.

• Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in the Microsoft Suite. Demonstrated experience with, and ability to develop and use, computer applications and capabilities to create and maintain documents, spreadsheets, reports etc. Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Drive; shared drives; Outlook email/calendaring, Zoom.

• Working knowledge of UC San Diego organization structure, policies and procedures and other UC regulations.

• Working knowledge of University applications UCPath, HireOnline, JDOnline, Onboarding Solution.

• Working knowledge of University applications Oracle, Concur, DOPEs, Business Analytics Hub Reports.

• Working knowledge of University Procurement processes and transactions.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.