Explore UCSF Career Path Pilots

As a pilot project to improve staff development, UCSF has developed four career paths that illustrate growth from entry to expert level for analysts. Additional career paths will be posted as they are developed.

• Assess where you are in your career. Begin by identifying the scope of your position within these career paths.


• Academic HR Analyst
• Human Resources Generalist
• Research Staff Administrator (RSA)
• Finance Analyst
• Identify goals. What are your priorities and areas for growth?


• Academic HR Analyst
• HR Generalist
For a detailed assessment by HR competency, take the Human Resources Competency Self-Assessment .
• Research Staff Administrator (RSA)
• Finance Analyst
• Plan your next steps. Check out professional development on campus, and explore other ways to gain skills and experience.


• Academic HR Analyst
• HR Generalist
• Research Staff Administrator (RSA)
• Finance Analyst