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The Community Engagement Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting the Center's public health and mental health community outreach and engagement initiatives. This position involves collaborating closely with community partners to achieve programmatic goals, coordinating projects, and providing administrative support. Additionally, the coordinator will contribute to health communication efforts and manage social media activities to enhance community engagement and awareness. This position also assists in the development and enhancement of community engagement programs and analyzes program needs to recommend improvements. The coordinator additionally supports the management of the Center's student internship and volunteer program, providing work-lead direction, training, and mentoring to interns and volunteers engaged in community outreach activities. #CA-SB

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Associates degree or equivalent experience/training
• Experience working with underserved populations in particular Latino farm working and/or immigrant communities.
• Experience using software systems such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Experience delivering or supporting delivery of community education or outreach programs.
• Ability to maintain positive interactions with diverse individuals and work cooperatively.
• Ability to provide guidance and work-lead direction to interns or volunteers.
• Working knowledge of departmental and organizational policies and procedures as they relate to community educational programming.
• Good reading, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of current community engagement and outreach trends.
• Organizational skills to develop a project plan, monitor plans against established deadlines, and review and analyze results.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment within defined guidelines to resolve routine and moderately complex community engagement issues.
• Working knowledge of delivering community educational programs and ability to assist in enhancing existing curricula and engagement strategies.
• Ability to provide training or mentoring to volunteers or student interns as part of a coordinated outreach program.
• Skill in using business software systems (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) at a level consistent with intermediate-level project coordination and tracking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience/training
• Experience conducting needs assessments and recommending program improvements.
• Experience supporting training, onboarding, or mentorship in a community engagement, education, or public health setting.
• Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish.
• Good analytical skills to understand data and measure project impact.
• Knowledge or experience in public health/mental health education.
• Working knowledge of conducting needs assessments.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills to support program evaluation and development of recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
• 20% - STUDENT INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
• 20% - PROJECT SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS

Department Overview

The mission of the Center for Reducing Health Disparities (CRHD or the Center) is to promote the health and well-being of diverse, underserved communities by addressing practices and policies in research and evaluation, workforce development, education, training, technical assistance and services, dissemination of research findings, and implementation of promising practices within a prevention, early intervention and treatment framework that recognizes the unique cultural and linguistic contexts of underserved populations.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $23.80 - $39.51
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: Grade 17
• UC Job Title: CMTY EDUC SPEC 2
• UC Job Code: 005839
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Limited
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm
• Location: UCD Inst for Regenerative Cure (HSP041)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

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• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Office environment with travel to external community gathering venues. Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed for community events.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks