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Motivation as a Director, Bioinformatics and Data Science in Data Science
The professional indicated this transferable skill is important in their position, but did not provide specific examples.
Communication as an OSR Operations and Training Officer in Academia
Part of my job is to send out email communications to the staff and campus regarding updates to Sponsor and University policy. It is important that I can explain complex policies in a clear and concise manner. Additionally, I maintain our website, were I need to also communicate policies and procedures in a clear and concise manner. I also do virtual and in-person training for our staff and the campus. In my prior position in Office of Sponsored Research, I needed to email with faculty and sponsors.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Basic writing and editing
- Oral communication skills
- Teaching in a classroom setting
- Writing for nonscientists
- Written communication skills
Teamwork as an OSR Operations and Training Officer in Academia
In my current role, I work collaboratively with the rest of the Operations and Training staff to interpret policies and to update our procedures. I need to be able to edit, and comment on others training materials and communications. I also participate on committees to discuss changes and updates to UCSF policies and procedures.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Ability to work on a team
- Ability to work with people outside the organization
- Contributing to institution (ie participating on committees)
- Providing constructive feedback
Project Management as an OSR Operations and Training Officer in Academia
I have to juggle many different tasks at once. We often have multiple updates or changes to polices that have to be addressed, while also completing standard training for our staff. As well as addressing questions from staff and faculty.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Ability to manage a project
- Planning and organizing projects
- Providing instruction and guidance
- Time management
Interpreting Information as an OSR Operations and Training Officer in Academia
One of the big parts of my job is to read sponsor guidance and interpret the information quickly. Additionally I need to gather information from many sources and combine that information to share with staff and faculty.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Ability to gather and interpret information
- Ability to learn quickly
Understanding the Scientific Enterprise as an OSR Operations and Training Officer in Academia
It helps to have an overall understanding of the grant process and what is required to submit a grant proposal. It is also helpful to have an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of those involved in the research enterprise, not only those in the lab but the administrators that help the faculty.
How else do you use this transferable skill?
Understanding the grant cycle and roles and responsibilities
Communication as a Chief Policy Director in Science Policy
Building rapport with people is a highly valued skill. Being able to communicate not only knowledge, but also understanding and sympathy are skills I continue to develop as I advance in my career.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Basic writing and editing
- Oral communication skills
- Presenting to nonscientists
- Speaking clearly and effectively
- Writing for nonscientists
- Written communication skills
How else do you use this transferable skill?
Active listening
Teamwork as a Chief Policy Director in Science Policy
I am preparing a briefing with a number of people. I am writing a policy memo with a number of people. I work on developing amendments for legislative in coordination and cooperation with others as well.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Ability to work on a team
How else do you use this transferable skill?
Simultaneously working together to advance the product (paper, legislation, briefing)
Managing Up/Down as a Chief Policy Director in Science Policy
Although the policy career that I have is largely flat, there are opportunities to partner where you have to "manage up" to those who have more seniority and stronger relationships with the sponsor, but you have content knowledge. There are times when you have to manage your more junior team in order to produce the best policy resource.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Ability to manage others
- Dealing with conflict
- Negotiating difficult conversations
Integrity as a Chief Policy Director in Science Policy
When communicating data, especially orally, it is so important that you say when you don't know and only speak when you are certain. Loosing credibility means that you are less likely to be influential. The science policy world is a complex system of relationships and at the center is being known to be reliable, trustworthy, credible, -- essentially with integrity.
What specific skills are part of how you apply this transferable skill?
- Maintaining positive relationships with colleagues
- Upholding commitments and meeting deadlines
How else do you use this transferable skill?
Not sharing confidential information
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