Transformation Associate

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

3d•$125,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

UCSF Enterprise Strategy & Transformation (EST) provides internal consulting services across the institution. The Transformation Associate supports internal initiatives by facilitating strategic planning and coordinating efforts that help leaders and teams prioritize and execute strategies, process improvements, and digital transformation projects. The role involves challenging, high-impact work in a collaborative environment, with access to professional development opportunities. This is a full-time contract opportunity with a minimum two-year duration and the possibility of transferring to regular full-time employment. The position is onsite at UCSF’s San Francisco office five days per week. Visa sponsorship and immigration support are not provided; applicants must be authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in organizational change or development, Business Administration, or a related area, and at least three years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of project proposals and project plans.
Analytical, problem-solving, project-planning, and implementation skills.
Knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts.
Ability to assess needs and collaborate with a team to design solutions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly, reason, synthesize, and generalize based on information obtained.
Ability to coach, facilitate, and influence individuals on client teams; skill in facilitation, relationship building, and consulting.
Ability to focus on priorities, strategies, and vision.
Ability to work onsite five days per week at the San Francisco office at 654 Minnesota Street.
Permanent U.S. work authorization without the need for current or future visa sponsorship or immigration support.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of relevant experience in universities or management consulting.
Uses AI to elevate domain expertise, generate higher-quality insights, and develop reusable patterns that raise the standard of work for others.
Knowledge and experience with the Systems Development Life Cycle to assess, design, and implement new technology systems.
Knowledge and experience with Lean Methodology to assess, design, and implement organizational improvements.

Responsibilities

Apply management consulting skills to deliver programs and projects involving multiple organizations and stakeholders.
Support moderate to complex initiatives and programs, including scheduling, facilitation, documentation, and communications.
Support resolution of a wide range of consulting issues and situations.
Plan, research, and resolve issues with minimal instruction, using general guidance for new assignments and unique situations.
Use sound judgment to select methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Facilitate strategic planning and coordinate efforts to help leaders and teams prioritize and execute strategies, process improvements, and digital transformation projects.