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UC Management Skills Assessment Program

The University of California (UC) Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP) is a long-standing development program, designed to strengthen the engagement and preparation of UC supervisors and managers. The program offers a unique assessment center experience for early-career managers and professionals which, over time, is intended to cumulatively build a valuable talent pipeline that assists the University in supporting upward mobility, succession planning, and deployment of talent as workforce needs unfold.

MSAP is best suited for individuals who have a demonstrated management career path (through education and/or experience) and is intended for individuals who have 1-5 years of supervisory experience. Applicants must have a minimum of one year of service at UC (non-probationary, career status) as of the application deadline.

Selected participants will be required to complete pre-work assignments in the months prior to attending MSAP. During MSAP, the selected participants will be guided through a series of structured exercises observed by trained assessors who offer feedback about observed strengths and development areas. They will also be trained and coached to write an individual professional development plan. After MSAP, it is expected that the selected participants and their supervisors refine and implement the individual professional development plan.

The next UC MSAP occurs April 8-11, 2019, with an application deadline of Friday, January 11, 2019. This program is held at the UCLA Conference Center at Lake Arrowhead. The fee per selected participant will not exceed $1,525.00. This amount funds lodging and food for three days and three nights and a 360-degree feedback assessment.

Staff Education and Development, a division of the Human Resources Department, coordinates the program. For the application form and to learn more about MSAP, please visit the following link: http://www.msap.ucr.edu

I strongly encourage departments to support interested employees in attending this valuable professional development experience.

Please contact Linda Thai Schlossman, Principal Consultant, Organization Development, at (858) 534-2474 or email linda@ucsd.edu if you need additional information.

Nancy Resnick Chief Human Resources Officer