ASCEND Program Assistant- General Healthcare

Payroll

Title:

PUBL EDUC SPEC 2

Department: EXTENSION

Hiring Pay Scale: $27.35 - $29.00 / Hour

Worksite:
Remote

Appointment Type:
Limited Appointment

Appointment Percent: 40%

Union:
Uncovered

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule:

Days, Variable, 16 hrs/Wk, Flexible schedule.

Filing Deadline:
Thu 10/22/2026

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.

This is a part-time 40% Limited position for 10 months with the possibility of extension or conversion to career status.

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.

The ASCEND Program Assistant resides in the Healthcare Education Department, in the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies (DES). This role will assist with the planning, implementation, and administration of the Advancing Substance Use Disorder Counselor Education and Development (ASCEND) Program er the supervision of the Healthcare Education Director and direction of the ASCEND Program Manager, this role assists with the program delivery needs of the ASCEND Program.

This includes using professional public educational program concepts in the completion of public education assignments, such as basic advising/communicating with students on programs, course selection options and grades, organizing and implementing special programs/activities/events, and working on continuous improvement projects that are of moderate scope and complexity. The role may also participate in the development of marketing plans and collateral and may also communicate with Instructors and other DES staff.

• 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 in implementing, coordinating and administering new programs and courses in a continuing education environment, preferably in Healthcare systems.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing /editing skills for memos, routine correspondence, and business agreements. Excellent knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

• Experience working within a team framework. Experience participating and presenting in group discussions/meetings regarding systems, procedures, policies…