UCSF Dyslexia Center is looking for energetic, committed colleagues to support the Multitudes project. Multitudes is a new digital platform, free for all California public schools, that connects neuroscience research at the University of California with the needs of California public school students. The current phase of the project focuses on the early identification of Kindergarten and First Grade students who may face challenges learning to read. Multitudes Development and Implementation Analysts (hereafter “DIAs”) will be the front line of engagement as Multitudes continues its research and development phase and begins its implementation phase. DIAs will be our representatives in the school learning to demonstrate confidence and calm to inspire trust in our school partners. They will provide essential support to other team members and report frontline observations to senior Project Policy Analysts and assist in analyzing challenges. DIAs will resolve minor problems in the field, report on events, and gather data and information related to the development and implementation of the Multitudes platform. DIAs will pilot different practices and identify which ones are ineffective and which ones improve outcomes. If confronted with a difficulty, MDAs will find and evaluate alternatives and make recommendations for protocol and tool improvements. DIAs assist Research Coordinators and Project and Policy Analysts at California school sites, learning the policies of the school including classroom level engagement, assisting in collecting data as necessary, and assisting in analyzing schools’ curricula, rhythm and policies. The objectives of these engagements will be to analyze the schools’ compatibility for use of the Multitudes platform as well as the school community’s willingness to participate in Multitudes research and early implementation. The DIAs will support the schools in planning engagements and support Multitudes leadership and senior policy analysts in developing policies and protocols for the administration, management, and implementation of the Multitudes platform. DIAs will make observations, discretely reporting unexpected challenges while developing good will for Multitudes. They will consult with senior analysts and other stakeholders to support the development of evidence-based protocols. We are Multitudes! Join us!

**NOTE: This a full-time contract role on site. The contract is only 1 year from date of hire.

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The UCSF Dyslexia Center is developing a new digital tool, Multitudes. Free for all California public schools, this platform aids in the early identification of Kindergarten and First Grade students who may face challenges learning to read. Early identification can lead to early intervention. With the right support, more California students can learn to read with greater ease, leading to more equitable educational and health outcomes. Multitudes is led by the part of the Dyslexia Center located in the ALBA Language Neurobiology lab.

The ALBA Language Neurobiology laboratory in the UCSF Neurology Department’s Memory and Aging Center is directed by Dr. Maria Luisa Gorno Tempini. We study how language is organized into brain networks across the lifespan. Our group researches how language skills and brain regions are impacted by neurological conditions and how they reorganize in response. Our multidisciplinary team correlates behavioral research with multimodal neuroimaging techniques to understand the neural underpinning of higher cognitive functions such as speech, language, and memory. In particular, we research two syndromes: Primary Progressive Aphasia and Dyslexia.

Dr. Gorno Tempini is also co-director of the UCSF Dyslexia Center and the UCSF|UC Berkeley Schwab Center for Dyslexia and Cognitive Diversity. These centers aim to eliminate the debilitating effects of developmental dyslexia while supporting the relative strengths of each individual. We develop best practice protocols to assess and diagnose children with dyslexia and other learning differences through a multimodal cognitive and neuroimaging program. We work closely with schools and educators to develop early interventions and educational strategies to help children with dyslexia thrive.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Skills to learn organization-specific and other computer application programs such as Multitudes, Smartsheet, and Qualtrics.
• Basic communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.

• Basic skills to analyze and research information and learn to synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Basic program and project management skills.
• Acquiring knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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Campus

007396 PROJECT POLICY ANL 1

Administrative Support, Research and Scientific

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Contract

100%

China Basin (SF), Various Work Sites

Days

8 Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM