This position will remain open till filled. Initial application review date is 3/3/2026.
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This position will work a Hybrid schedule - expected to work on campus 1-3 days a month..
Under the general direction, perform the highest level of analytical support to key staff/faculty in the management of a comprehensive and complex intellectual property (IP) program for the campus. Responsibilities include financial and inventor/author related activities in this program; primary liaison to faculty members, various department chairs, and business officers to resolve royalty distribution issues. Recommend and develop policies to further the Department's goals; interact with all Office of Innovation & Commercialization (OIC) manager/staff and managers at the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship office of UC Office of the President (UCOP) to maintain the integrity of the system-wide Patent Tracking System (PTS) database. Responsible for the supervision and training of 2 department finance employees, plus interaction with Business and Financial Service departments of UC San Diego. Develop and determine innovative solutions and implement actions to resolve issues with the NUI/PTS computer system in its current form and as it develops.
Graduation from college with a major in business administration, finance, accounting, or an allied field, and four years of experience in administrative analysis or operations research; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems. Demonstrated ability to independently comprehend, analyze and interpret complex financial and budgetary data, written policies and procedures and apply concepts.
Ability to independently gather required information to organize, and perform financial analysis assignments. Expert skill in analyzing large quantities of financial and administrative data, summarizing and extracting pertinent data, compiling relevant information in a variety of appropriate formats.
Proven ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. Skill in communicating instructions/procedures in a logical, clear, concise manner to a wide variety of constituents throughout the organization and other IP associated stakeholders.
Proven ability using spreadsheet and database software for complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
Interpersonal skills, strong service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Proven ability to multi-task in a high volume environment. Ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituents, including university inventors, staffs, and administrators, license companies and accounting personnel in law firms.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Experience in independently accomplishing tasks and to perform recurring tasks without reminder. Experience performing under constant pressure of deadlines.
Ability to function as a member of a team.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Ability to integrate this knowledge to support both the UC San Diego financial system and the UCOP Patent Tracking System.
Ability to problem solve, using investigation research and analytical skills to develop & implement appropriate solutions.
Strong intellectual property portfolio management skills, with the ability to interpret policies and procedures to a variety of customers both inside and outside the University. Proven experience managing an expanding and increasingly active portfolio of licensee, options, and material transfer agreement financial information.
A demonstrated comprehensive working knowledge of laws and business practices related to intellectual property and conflict of interest regulations.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Supervisory skills and ability to direct others; demonstrated ability to delegate, motivate, and evaluate employees.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to recruit, train and supervise staff.
Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on a background check.
This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
Ability to handle confidential information including proprietary technical and commercial information that has great investment value and conflict of interest potential.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $79,200 - $143,400 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $37.93 - $68.68
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
- UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
