Field Coordinator

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) is establishing a Public Health Informatics & Technology (PHIT) Workforce Development Program. This Program, with support from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), will contribute to the nationwide effort to prepare 4,000 qualified individuals over the next four years to (1) modernize the nation's public health information infrastructure and (2) address the issue of health disparities and inequities. For more information about this ONC initiative/

The UCI PHIT program is a partnership between UCI and the Orange County Health Care Agency and the Oregon Community Health Information Network. The objectives are to (1) teach informatics and technology skills to public health undergraduate and graduate students as well as working professionals, (2) attract students from science, engineering, and other relevant disciplines to join the public health workforce, and (3) recruit and support the success of underrepresented minority students. The UCI PHIT program will offer multiple undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education degrees and certificates in health informatics and technology

Working closely with the Program Manager and the UCI PHIT Program Committee, the incumbent will serve as the liaison between the public health employer community and student interns in the UCI PHIT program. The incumbent will develop and manage paid internship opportunities for UCI PHIT students in consultation with UCI Public Health, UCI Informatics, and our Consortium members. This position includes, but is not limited to, managing the internship application process, matching qualified students with available internship positions, and providing support and oversight to student interns when they are in the field. The incumbent will also advise current undergraduate and graduate students interested in working in PHIT positions. In consultation with the Program Manager and Evaluation Specialist, the Field Coordinator will also analyze information on workforce development criteria, evaluate PHIT workforce needs and develop additional opportunities for professional development of those employed in PHIT.

Required:

• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Abilities in problem identification, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Experience working with community organizations, preferably in the field of Public Health
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• A minimum of 3 years of experience of related work experience or education

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*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.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

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

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.