Community Coordinator - 141419

University of California San Diego; Northern, San Diego (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for a Native American Community Coordinator who will act as the primary liaison between the project team and Native American partners in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

The role involves gathering feedback from Native American youth on traffic safety, coordinating consortium meetings, planning focus groups, and helping document program methodology and outcomes with cultural sensitivity.

Qualifications

• Four years of related experience or a related Bachelor's degree.
• Ability to learn organization-specific computer applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Good judgment in addressing issues.
• Basic program and project management skills.
• Willingness to learn policy analysis techniques.
• Analytical and research skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Gather and assemble feedback from Native American community on public health issues.
• Support scheduling and organization of Consortium meetings.
• Assist in focus groups and filming of participant testimonials.
• Document and share program methodology and outcomes.
• Assist in evaluating program content and identifying areas for improvement.
• Engage with community partners to recruit peer trainers.
• Review invoices and submit expense claims.
• Participate in team meetings and strategic planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Judgment

Program management

Policy analysis techniques

Data analysis & synthesis

Learning new software

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

Payroll Title: PROJECT POLICY ANL 1 RP

Department: School of Public Health

Hiring Pay Scale: $27.35 - $27.93 / Hour

Worksite: Remote

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 50%

Union: RP Contract

Total Openings: 1

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

#141419 Community Coordinator

Filing Deadline: Wed 9/30/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 9/21/2026 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.

DESCRIPTION

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science is dedicated to creating and promoting public health innovations to advance equity, justice, and wellbeing for all. The School focuses on health, diversity, inclusion, and social equity in everything we do. We believe this starts in the workplace, where we actively strive to ensure a sense of belonging for everyone and honor the idea that through our differences, we are better together. In working to fulfill that vision, we are comprised of more than 125 primary appointed faculty and academics, 150 staff members, and 25 secondary appointed faculty and provide mentorship and instruction to 900+ BSPH undergraduate major students and 225 postgraduate students across six degree programs as well as a clinical residency. We conduct research and instruction in public health disciplines such as Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Climate & Environmental Health, Community Health Services & Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, Global Health, Health Behavior, Health Equity & Justice, Health Policy, Public Mental Health & Substance Use, and Technology & Precision Health, totaling ~$255M in grants and contracts and housing five research service cores. We engage in research and teaching collaborations across the University and the community at-large. Partnerships with the community and with health agencies are fundamental to the School.

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at the University of California, San Diego. The goals of the institute include: 1) Creating and promoting public health innovations to advance equity, justice, and wellbeing for all 2) Cultivating new generations of diverse public health professionals 3) Advancing scientific discovery, dissemination, and implementation 4) Collaborating with diverse partners to develop community-led health solutions

The position is for a Native American Community Coordinator who will serve as the key liaison between the project team and Native American partners from the Inland Empire, which comprises of Riverside and San Bernardino County. This region is home to thirteen recognized federal Native American Tribes, including, Cahuilla, Serrano, Tongva, Luiseno, Morongo, Pechanga, Twenty-Nine Palms, Chemehuevi and Fort Mojave. The role involves building and maintaining collaborative relationships with community leaders, organizations, and individuals, understanding community needs, and assisting in the development of culturally sensitive programs and services. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable about cultural heritages of this region and committed to fostering collaboration and mutual respect.

The Community Coordinator will learn to gather and assemble feedback from the Native American community on public health issues related to traffic safety for Native American Youth. This role involves engaging with community members to understand their concerns, identify specific challenges, and collect data on potential solutions. The program will use this feedback to inform and guide the development of targeted programs and evaluations that are culturally relevant and effective, ensuring that the community concerns and insights are integrated into the program's framework. Additional responsibilities will include supporting the scheduling and organization of Consortium meetings between UCSD staff and community partners, ensuring these meetings are culturally appropriate and facilitate meaningful dialogue. The coordinator will support the Program Manager in arranging and organizing focus groups and will assist in facilitating the filming of participant testimonials. They will help gather feedback, assist in evaluating program content, identify areas for improvement, and learn to document and share program methodology and outcomes. The coordinator will participate in team meetings to discuss project progress, share preliminary insights from community interactions, and contribute to strategic planning efforts. Outreach to community consortium partners, education on traffic safety, dissemination of the traffic safety training, and recruitment of peer trainers are among the tasks expected from the coordinator.

The coordinator will also liaise with program staff and support the Program Manager to review invoices, and submit claims regarding expenses and travel. The coordinator will learn to be accountable for preparing, editing, and modifying diverse documents, e.g., progress reports, proposals, training and outreach tracker etc. The coordinator will actively participate in various day-to-day operations as needed and assist with addressing complex and sensitive issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four (4) years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area.
• Skills to learn organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• 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 program and project management skills.
• Acquiring knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Basic skills to analyze and research information and learn to synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.

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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UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or bench-to-bedside - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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