Health Educator/The Zone Coordinator

Payroll Title:
HEALTH EDUCATOR 3 Department:
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Hiring Pay Scale
$34.29 - $42.15 Worksite:
Campus Appointment Type:
Temp Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 6 hrs/day, Monday-Friday


#TP140091 Health Educator/The Zone Coordinator

Filing Deadline: Sun 6/21/2026
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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.

Position available through UCSD Temporary Employment Services (TES). Employment through TES is an excellent way to gain valuable UCSD experience and get your foot in the door for career positions. TES employment includes medical coverage, paid vacation & sick time, paid holidays, as well as training and development opportunities!

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

TES is hiring a temporary Health Educator to support campus wellness programming.

Duration: This assignment is anticipated to last approximately 6-7 months.

Compensation and Benefits: $34.29 -$42.15 depending on experience. Eligible for Mid-level Medical Benefits, Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 10:00A - 4:30P.

Location: 100% on site in La Jolla.

DESCRIPTION

• Develops, implements, and evaluates wellness programming for students at UC San Diego
• Creates a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere.
• Manages inventory and purchasing for Zone activities.
• Oversees activities of student workers who staff the lounge, including scheduling, organizing work, and coaching for improved performance.
• Troubleshoots facility and customer issues.
• Contributes to management of a new student well-being lounge opening in September 2026.
• Collaborates with departmental and campus partners to address multiple dimensions of wellness to support student success.
• Manages the daily operations of wellness zone, including staffing, programming, evaluation, marketing, and outreach to support student study and relaxation space.
• Utilizes skills as a seasoned, experienced health education professional with a full understanding of industry practices and campus policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues.
• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Three (3) or more years of relevant experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the health promotion and education field.
• Thorough knowledge of the design and delivery of related programs. Understands how to conduct needs analyses for health promotion and education activities and assesses the effectiveness of interventions.
• Skills associated with both the development and delivery of health education programs and services. Knows how to create programs targeting a variety of subject areas of need, including but not limited to stress management, healthy eating, physical activity, smoking cessation, stress management, healthy sleep habits, etc. and how to assess effectiveness and revise as needed.
• Ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality, and comply with all requirements in use of computer systems and access to any and all patient, student, employee, and University data, in electronic and hard copy formats, in compliance with University, state, and federal guidelines, including, but not limited to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in public health, health education, or related field.
• CHES/MCHES or health coaching certification.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Universal background Check, References, and DMV checks and clearances are required prior to hiring.-TB/Immunization Screening is required.
• Parking permit is required on-site.
• Business casual dress code.

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and Requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as Required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the Required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.


Pay Transparency Act


Annual Full Pay Range: $71,600 - $127,400 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)


Hourly Equivalent: $34.29 - $61.02


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).

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

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UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.


a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace