Growth Opportunities for RSAs

Whether you want to be better at your current job or are interested in transitioning into a new position, a career plan can help you stay on track.

Take a Class on Campus

Development and Training classes are one way to develop your skills and knowledge. Depending on where you are in your career, UCSF offers a wide variety of courses tailored to entry, experienced, and expert skill levels. Visit Development and Training to view the course catalog and to register.

Entry Experienced Expert Research Administration Kick Start PAM of EMF: 1. Award Set-Up PAM of EMF: 2. Revenue, Cash Management and Collections PAM of EMF: 3. Billing and Reporting PAM of EMF: 4. Compliance PAM of EMF: 5. Advanced OLFS Weblinks for Sponsored Projects PAM of EMF: 6. Award Closeouts and FSRs Research Administration System (RAS) Post Award UCSF Budget Overview Write Right! Business of Listening Effective Business Writing Effective Communication Skills Technology Skills: Access, Excel, Word Manage with C.A.R.E. PeopleSoft Online Journals Working with Integrity PAM of EMF: 1. Award Set-Up PAM of EMF: 2. Revenue, Cash Management and Collections PAM of EMF: 3. Billing and Reporting PAM of EMF: 4. Compliance PAM of EMF: 5. Advanced OLFS Weblinks for Sponsored Projects PAM of EMF: 6. Award Closeouts and FSRs PeopleSoft Online Journals Introduction to Management Supervising within the Law Problem Solving and Decision Making Coaching for Improved Performance Setting Performance Expectations Juggling Priorities and Projects UCSF Supervisory Certificate Program Introduction to Management Managing Diversity Coaching for Improved Performance Setting Performance Expectations Conducting the Annual Performance Appraisal Empowering Supervisors Supervising According to Union Contracts and PPSM Delegating for Success and Accountability How to Conduct Effective Meetings Team Building for Enhanced Productivity and Retention Conflict Management and Resolution Techniques Attendance Management UCSF Supervisory Certificate Program

General Classes

• Working with Integrity – Ethics for the UC Community
• Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Diversity
• Building a Partnership with your Supervisor
• Technology Skills

Seek Out Other Opportunities

• Become a confident speaker with UC Oracles Toastmasters Club.
• Apply for the ABOG Mentorship Program and work with a career mentor for a year.
• Keep your technology skills current.

Get Involved

• Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, meet people, and gain experience while doing good.
• Informational interviewing can help you build your network and learn about new fields.
• Committee work can help you learn more about UCSF, meet colleagues, and develop your skills.
• Join professional organizations both inside and beyond UCSF to stay in touch with the latest developments in your field and to build your expertise and network.
• National Council of University Research Administrators
• SRA International
• Business Officer Institute (BOI)

Visit Research Administration Websites and Expand Your Expertise

• UCOP Business Operations
• UCSF Accounting Department Training
• UCSF Campus Administrative Policy Website
• UCSF Contracts and Grants
• USCF Controller’s Office
• UCSF Grants.gov using Cayuse
• UCSF Human Research Protection Program (CHR)
• UCSF Industry Contracts Division
• UCSF Laboratory Animal Resource Center (LARC)
• UCSF New Faculty Handbook
• UCSF Postdoctoral Scholars
• USCF School of Medicine Clinical and Translational Research
• UCSF Office of Sponsored Research Training

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