Project Policy Analyst

The Department of Internal Medicine (IM) is the largest department in the School of Medicine (SOM) and on the UC Davis campus and the Division of Hospital Medicine is the largest division in the department. The Division of Hospital Medicine consists of the Division Chief, Vice Chief, 25 faculty members, and 73 staff physicians. This position will provide executive-level support to the Division Manager and Division leadership, utilizing initiative, judgment and discretion in researching, analyzing and compiling necessary information to assist the Division Manager in responding to complex issues and compiling special reports.

As principal support, the position responds through verbal and/or written communication to a wide variety of stakeholders, including faculty and administration, the Department, the office of the Dean and Vice Chancellor, Hospital Finance/Administration, and multiple outside agencies, boards and organizations. In this key position, the incumbent will provide support for special projects for the Division Manager and Division leadership. Functioning as an important member of the leadership team for the division, this position requires outstanding judgement, the ability to think out of the box and also the ability to represent the department professionally in all modalities.

Apply By Date 9/5/2026 by 11:59pm

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years of complex administrative experience
• Demonstrated political acumen to work in an executive-level office environment, ability to represent the Executive Leadership Team with tact and discretion to all constituents. Ability to exercise independent judgement and make effective decisions based on knowledge of campus and University priorities, resources and policies.
• Experience working in an executive level office and providing executive-level analytical support.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to effectively and professionally communicate in person, investigative skills to elicit information needed to clarify inquiries and requests; professional skills to handle sensitive or difficult situations diplomatically, and to work effectively and sensitively with constituents from diverse cultural background and perspectives.
• Ability to anticipate problems/roadblocks and associated consequences, and taking appropriate initiative on behalf of the Executive Leadership. Personal initiative and ability to accept responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Accomplished organizational and analytical skills to assume general assignments and independently follow through to successful completion
• Excellent project management skills to effectively and efficiently manage multiple, complex electronic calendars, experience and strong organizational skills to schedule and coordinate large-scale conference/meetings and special events.
• Experience and skills to apply various programs using Microsoft Office (in particular Word, Excel, PowerPoint, databases) and software to accomplish assignments, and the ability to learn new software, as necessary.
• Excellent typing, writing, editing and proofreading skills to quickly and accurately produce correspondence and other written materials
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team; strong time management and multitasking skills; problem-solve using colleagues, the internet and good judgement.
• Multi-tasking skills to manage many inputs and ensure follow-through on all activities.
• Analytical and problem solving skills to review information, draw conclusions, develop and evaluate alternatives/solutions.