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Education Technology Adoption Lead

University of California - San Francisco

130,000 - 165,000

United States, California, San Francisco

654 Minnesota Street (Show on map)

May 14, 2026

This position requires working onsite in San Francisco 15 days per year as per business requirements.

The Education Technology Adoption Lead provides strategic leadership for enterprise education technology transitions, with responsibility for driving equitable adoption and optimization of learning management systems and curriculum management systems. The role applies advanced business systems analysis, enablement, and change management practices to guide complex, cross-school initiatives. Working with significant autonomy and in close partnership with schools and programs, the incumbent leads implementation and migration strategies, oversees consultants and cross-functional teams, and aligns academic workflows with system capabilities. The role identifies barriers to adoption, designs scalable support and onboarding models, directs post-migration hypercare, and establishes quality standards that promote inclusive, accessible, and secure technology-enabled teaching and learning environments.

Department Overview (please write a brief description of your department/unit that you would like to be included in the job posting/advertisement)

UCSF is technologically and organizationally complex, with both centralized and departmental IT units providing support for enterprise and specialized services. UCSF IT provides infrastructure, network, security, analytics, integration, and application support services, and is essential to the organization's ability to support growth, mitigate security risk, and manage, store , and share sensitive information. As per the UCSF IT Operating Model, Education IT is the central point of accountability, communication and coordination for all core information technology systems and services in support of the Education Mission, which includes curriculum, instruction and administrative systems and services for all professional schools and graduate programs. Led by the Associate CIO for Education, Education IT (Ed-IT) provides a secure, optimized and inclusive educational technology environment and related services to help UCSF's people and communities reach their academic and professional goals.

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
25		Applies advanced business analysis concepts to identify, evaluate and define highly complex systems scope and objectives based on advanced knowledge of applicable business practices, processes and systems and industry standards to meet end-user needs. Works at the highest technical level of various phases of systems analysis. Considers the business implications of applying technology to the current and future business environment.
25		Initiates, designs or modifies highly complex systems and procedures where standardized policies or procedures may or may not exist. Creates highly technical specifications for systems with broad impact at a campus / medical center / OP or within a large organization. Develops unit integration and acceptance testing plans and scenarios. May lead cross-functional teams to address complex business or systems issues.
25		Initiates, facilitates, implements and documents work process changes. Prepares and approves or obtains approval for business process and procedural documentation. Initiates and oversees changes in processes and procedures. Sets the technical requirements for complex specifications.
20		Performs highly complex analysis of business and user needs, documentation of requirements and translation into proper system and process requirement specifications. Provides advanced support and training on new applications. Mentors experienced Business Systems Analysts and may lead a team of business analyst professionals.
5		Other duties as assigned.
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Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Minimum 5 years related experience
Advanced knowledge of education technology business and process analysis functions.
Demonstrated skills needed to develop process and system implementation plans.
Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.
Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
Advanced knowledge of education technology business processes and procedures.
Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

Preferred requirements

Advanced Degree in an Education-Related Field
Advanced knowledge of related areas of IT.
Knowledge relating to the design of processes and software across the organization.
Advanced skills and methodologies associated with process and software design, modification and implementation.
Demonstrated experience with process analysis, systems analysis, process architectures and systems analysis methodologies and practices including traditional waterfall, Agile, Agile Scrum, UML, UML Enterprise, et cetera.
Understanding and skill in complex process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description.

About UCSF

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.

Pride Values

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 here.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Minimum 5 years related experience
Advanced knowledge of education technology business and process analysis functions.
Demonstrated skills needed to develop process and system implementation plans.
Demonstrated ability to work with others from diverse backgrounds.
Self-motivated and works independently and as part of a team. Able to learn effectively and meet deadlines. Demonstrates problem-solving skills.
Advanced knowledge of education technology business processes and procedures.
Demonstrated testing and test planning skills.
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization. Interpersonal and communications skills to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.

Preferred requirements

Advanced Degree in an Education-Related Field
Advanced knowledge of related areas of IT.
Knowledge relating to the design of processes and software across the organization.
Advanced skills and methodologies associated with process and software design, modification and implementation.
Demonstrated experience with process analysis, systems analysis, process architectures and systems analysis methodologies and practices including traditional waterfall, Agile, Agile Scrum, UML, UML Enterprise, et cetera.
Understanding and skill in complex process and systems requirement documentation standards, such as Use Case modeling, User Story creations and narrative description.