Community Coordinator

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

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:
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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…