Public Education Specialist 2 - 141832

University of California San Diego; United States; Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development support

Job summary

University of California San Diego is seeking a Curriculum Coordinator for the Division of Extended Studies. You will plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality public education programs, serving as the primary liaison among planning committees, instructors, staff, and community partners.

You will recruit instructors, solicit proposals, and schedule courses across in-person, hybrid, and Zoom formats. The role emphasizes catalog accuracy, term setup, and collaboration with marketing for catalog

Qualifications

• Experience implementing, coordinating and administering new programs in continuing education.
• Bachelor's degree in related area required or equivalent experience.
• Strong customer service experience in a university setting.
• Ability to work in a team and participate in group discussions regarding goals and procedures.
• Experience using Word and Excel to organize program materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of course development from proposals to instructor recruitment.
• Build balanced schedules across in-person, hybrid, and Zoom formats.
• Manage term setup in the online portal and catalog production timelines.
• Maintain accurate course descriptions, scheduling, and catalog content.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Problem solving

Multitasking

Writing/editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Continuing education in related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Payroll Title: PUBL EDUC SPEC 2

Department: EXTENSION

Hiring Pay Scale: $27.35/hr - $29.00/hr

Worksite: Hybrid

Appointment Type: Limited Appointment

Appointment Percent: 40%

Union: Uncovered

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, Flexible, Variable, M-F, 10am-2pm

#141832 Public Education Specialist 2

Filing Deadline: Tue 10/27/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds.

This is a part-time 40% Limited position. This appointment may be extended or converted to career status based on the needs of the department.

This position is at the Division of Extended Studies’ 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr. location.

DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies serves as a catalyst for positive change by advancing global access, equity, and social and economic mobility through educational enrichment across the lifespan.

As a fully self-supporting division under UC San Diego Academic Affairs, Extended Studies operates year-round (12 months of active instruction) with a budget of $50 million annually. A team of 260 academic and staff employees and more than 1,200 instructors fulfill the mission of delivering exceptional educational experiences and services that reflect our standing as part of a top-tier globally renowned public research University.

Extended Studies operates in 200,000 square feet of managed space, including a headquarters building with classrooms, training spaces and key administrative offices adjacent to the UC San Diego campus, as well as off-campus classroom facilities in nearby University City. The division maintains a robust online learning platform, operating 24/7 with webcasting and video-conferencing capabilities, while also maintaining a strong web presence with e-commerce operating 24/7. There are over 90,000 enrollment transactions annually, supported by a robust network of representatives, agents, and students. Focused on community engagement and enrichment, the division operates two television stations, UCTV and UCSD-TV, and a variety of public lecture programs, while staying active in federal, state, local, and private research and technical assistance programs and activities.

Extended Studies is also responsible for the management and financial, operational, and programming oversight of UC San Diego Park & Market, a 66,000-square-foot, four-story, multi‑purpose office building located in the East Village neighborhood of downtown San Diego. Park & Market supports and hosts a wide variety of civic, community, corporate, and campus events, meetings, conferences, and programs.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The OLLI UC San Diego Curriculum Coordinator plays a central role in planning, coordinating, and delivering a high-quality educational program by serving as the primary liaison among program planning committees, instructors, staff, and community partners. This position coordinates all aspects of course development from soliciting and reviewing proposals, recruiting and supporting instructors, and building balanced schedules across in-person, hybrid, and Zoom formats, to managing term setup in the online portal and catalog production timelines. The Curriculum Coordinator ensures accuracy and consistency in course descriptions, scheduling, and catalog content, collaborates closely with staff and the marketing manager on catalog production, and maintains detailed records and reports.

A cover letter is optional, but strongly encouraged.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in implementing, coordinating and administering new programs and courses in a continuing education environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Continuing education in related field required.
• Strong demonstrated experience in customer service in a university or college. Experience resolving issues including, but not limited to, complex requests, disgruntled students/instructors, and exceptions to policies.
• Experience working within a team framework. Experience participating and presenting in group discussions/meetings regarding systems, procedures, policies and goals of the department.
• Demonstrated experience using Word and Excel, as well as systems and applications, to prepare, organize, edit, track, and maintain program information and materials.
• Working knowledge of departmental and organization policies and procedures; knowledge of educational program content and objectives.
• Excellent organization abilities and project management skills to independently manage complex tasks, with competing demands for time and resources. Ability to prioritize and schedule work effectively within set guidelines to meet established deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability (experience) to work effectively without close supervision in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions, changing priorities and deadlines, while performing tasks accurately and quickly.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing /editing skills for memos, routine correspondence, and business agreements. Excellent knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Working knowledge of financial tracking and recordkeeping, including monitoring expenditures, processing routine financial transactions, reconciling program-related expenses, and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Working knowledge of delivering public educational programs.
• Working knowledge of current public 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 design and delivery of training programs.
• Good reading, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and good presentation skills.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• A cover letter is optional, but strongly encouraged.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $57,100 - $96,700 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.35 - $46.31

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).

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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