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Public Health Practicum Program Coordinator-Hybrid - 132789

UC San Diego Health

Job Description

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 10/21/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 10/30/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Campus and remote.

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 everythingwe 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 facultyand academics, 200 staff members, and 25 secondary appointed faculty and provide mentorship and instruction to 750+ 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 servicecores. 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 Practicum Program Coordinator is independently responsible and accountable for providing comprehensive program management and administrative support for the practicum program requirement. Duties include, but are not limited to, supporting the full range of activities involved in practicum program development, day-to-day management of student practicum activities, coordination between internal and external stakeholders, outreach activities, and events.

The practicum program coordinator will 1) reach out and curate relationships with different local and global organizations and be in consistent communication with them throughout the year 2) facilitate a matching process between students and sites, 3) hold a workshop each quarter on project expectations/filling out the learning contract, 4) hold check-in meetings with students during their practicum, 5) oversee completion of practicum projects and facilitate an end-of-year event with students and community partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in academic advising and program/curriculum development, Ability to critically evaluate program processes in order to recommend workflow and process improvements and implement programmatic changes to increase efficiency and program satisfaction.

  • Demonstrated knowledge of organizational development, group dynamics, strategies for change and principles of undergraduate/graduate education. Proven skills to effectively organize learning opportunities that are consistent with students' stages of development.

  • Demonstrated research abilities utilizing various resources to obtain information necessary to attain established objectives. Experience in retrieving, assessing, and compiling information and presenting results in a complete and cohesive manner. Ability to make recommendations as needed.

  • Excellent written skills and knowledge of English language, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage, to compose, edit, and finalize correspondence. Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills. Experience in communicating clearly, effectively, tactfully, and patiently in person, on the telephone, and in writing to a diverse group of people in the academic and business communities.

  • Experience in using WordPress software and use of social media for purposes of sharing program information and program promotion.

  • Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts with creativity and authority while maintaining a professional relationship. Ability to control situations or events in the absence of higher authority and ability to make recommendations or decisions that affect office operations and activities

  • Demonstrated knowledge of research design and methods. Strong experience in planning, developing, and carrying out survey research, including the design and development of survey instruments.

  • Proficiency in organizing and reporting data with strong attention to detail and accuracy and ability to solve complex research methodology. Experience in interpreting and evaluating research results.

  • Demonstrated experience in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive and secure data information.

  • Knowledge of graduate education issues, program and policies.

  • Knowledge of and skill in using computer software applications for statistical analysis, database creation and management, reporting and presentation of research results and student information.

  • Demonstrated computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software and applications. Experience to navigate and utilize electronic mail systems and the internet. Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Efficient and accurate data entry and typing skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Three years of undergraduate/graduate program experience, degree in public health or a related field, or a combination of experience and education.

  • Masters degree in Public Health or experience working with an MPH program.

  • Working knowledge of University policy and procedures related to online systems such as FinancialLink, TravelLink,EmployeeLink, StudentLink, Blink, IFIS, ISIS, and Personnel/Payroll System (PPS).

  • Knowledge of graduate program systems and working knowledge of the UCSD Graduate Procedures Manual and experience working with the Division of Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs (GEPA).

  • Knowledge of UCSD and UC campus structure and organization.

  • Knowledge of data sources relate.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
  • Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

  • Overtime may be required.

  • Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $63,099 - $91,914 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $30.22 - $44.02

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).


UC San Diego Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://www-hr.ucsd.edu/saa/nondiscr.html

 

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