Community Education Specialist II - Hybrid - 138065

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 33,654 - 55,944; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution is seeking a Community Education Specialist 2 to enhance community educational programs and support routine HIV testing. The role requires analytical skills and experience in community education. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent experience. The position offers a pay range of $24.43 - $40.61 per hour, focusing on outreach and program development in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Four years of related experience or an Associate degree plus two years.
• Continuing education in related field required.
• Working knowledge of community educational programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and enhance community education programs.
• Analyze program content and identify needs.
• Participate in recruitment and outreach efforts.

Skills

Community educational program delivery

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Education

Associate degree or 4 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Payroll Title
CMTY EDUC SPEC 2
Department
PEDIATRICS
Hiring Pay Scale
$24.43 - $35 / Hour
Worksite
Other
Appointment Type
Career
Appointment Percent
100%
Union
Uncovered
Total Openings
1
Work Schedule
Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday - Friday
Filing Deadline
Thu 1/22/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds... UCSD internal recruitment notice details, layoff/reassignment notes and related eligibility phrases have been condensed to core statements only.

Description
The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the UCSD School of Medicine with clinical programs, basic science and clinical research, and educational opportunities for students, residents and fellows. The department supports a diverse work environment with growth potential and seeks motivated individuals to contribute to research, clinical, and educational activities.

MCAP
The UCSD Mother Child & Adolescent Program (MCAP) provides comprehensive and integrated HIV care, prevention, social services and clinical research to women, infants, children and youth affected by HIV and related conditions. A multidisciplinary team delivers outreach, testing, linkage to care, medical care, health education, nutrition education, mental health counseling, case management and peer support.

Role
The Community Education Specialist 2 works as part of a multidisciplinary team to support routine HIV, Hepatitis C and Syphilis testing within the UCSD health system, collaborating with program leadership and data specialists. The incumbent will assist with follow-up and linkage to care for identified cases and contribute to program development and evaluation.

Responsibilities
The incumbent uses professional community education concepts to deliver and enhance standardized educational programs and volunteer programs as needed. Analyzes program content and delivery needs to determine effectiveness and identify underrepresented constituencies. Participates in recruitment and outreach for the assigned program. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of related experience, education/training, OR an Associate degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.
• Continuing education in related field.
• Working knowledge of departmental and organizational policies and procedures; knowledge of educational program content and objectives.
• Working knowledge of delivering community educational programs.
• Working knowledge of current community education programs and trends.
• Working skills to produce and deliver programs.
• Working knowledge of conducting needs assessment.
• Good analytical skills to understand how business needs can be addressed through the development and delivery of training programs.
• Good reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and good presentation skills.
• Skill in using business software systems (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Special Conditions

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency
Annual Full Pay Range: $51,000 - $84,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%).
Hourly Equivalent: $24.43 - $40.61

Other Information
Factors in determining compensation include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other needs. The Hiring Pay Scale is the budgeted range the University expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may vary by internal equity, budget, and agreements.

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Compliance and Policies
If employed by the University of California, you will comply with vaccination and health directives as required. Some life-support certifications may require hands-on practice and in-person assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable. UC San Diego Health Sciences includes multiple schools and departments and conducts translational research to advance patient care. Applications/resumes are accepted for current openings only. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected statuses. For anti-discrimination policies, see UC policy; UC San Diego is smoke-free. Some roles may require drug screening.