Communications Associate - Hybrid - 141434

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego is seeking a Communications Associate on a hybrid schedule to support marketing initiatives within the Department of Surgery. You will draft materials, assist with events, and conduct basic market research under supervision.

The role is entry-level, offering opportunities to learn core marketing concepts and develop editorial skills across web, newsletters, and social media while collaborating with faculty and staff.

Qualifications

• Four years of related experience, education or training or a Bachelor’s degree in a related area.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Foundational knowledge of marketing principles and practices.
• Familiarity with the campus and medical center goals and structure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in marketing activities and materials development.
• Support marketing events and basic market research.
• Create and distribute communication materials for departmental initiatives.
• Maintain content for websites, newsletters and social media in collaboration with stakeholders.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years related

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Marketing principles basics

Campus/medical center knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related area

Job description

Payroll Title: MARKETING SPEC 1 CM

Department: SURGERY

Hiring Pay Scale: $26.53 - $35.73 / Hour

Worksite: Other

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: CM Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#141434 Communications Associate - Hybrid

Filing Deadline: Fri 9/25/2026

This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD and UCSD Health System Staff Only

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: 9/23/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Campus and remote.

DESCRIPTION

Assists in marketing activities and responsibilities such as drafting promotional or marketing materials, working on marketing events, and conducting basic market research, etc. Activities and assignments are designed to expose incumbents to fundamental marketing concepts and principles.

Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning.

Under the supervision of the Director of Communications, provides support for departmental marketing and communications initiatives through content development, website maintenance, newsletter production, social media communications, and editorial projects. Assists in creating and distributing communication materials that promote the Department of Surgery's clinical, research, educational, and outreach activities. Performs assigned communications and marketing activities while working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and departmental stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and audience-focused messaging.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area.

• Good organizational skills.

• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

• Basic knowledge of marketing principles, strategies, techniques and practices.

• Basic knowledge of the campus and / or medical center, including its vision, mission, goals, objectives, achievements and infrastructure.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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