Pathways Coordinator

#138157 Pathways Coordinator
Filing Deadline:
Fri 1/30/2026

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 01/20/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants:
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

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

UC San Diego Health Sciences encompasses UC San Diego Health, the region's only academic health system, UC San Diego School of Medicine, one of the nation's top research-intensive medical schools, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Southern California's first public school of pharmacy, and Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science. UC San Diego Health Sciences' mission is to deliver outstanding patient care through commitment to the community, groundbreaking research and inspired teaching.

The division of Medical Education within the UC San Diego School of Medicine consists of the following units:
Undergraduate Medical Education, Admissions & Student, Diversity and Community Partnerships, Graduate Medical Education, Continuing Medical Education & Faculty Development, Simulation Education, Physician Assistant Education, Anatomical Services, Business Affairs and Educational Technology. The division supports the education, training and co-curricular activities of approximately 560 medical students, 90 physician assistant students, 1000 residents and fellows as well as the faculty, physician and healthcare providers at UCSD’s School of Medicine, its Medical Centers, and affiliates.

Under the supervision of the Pathways Office, this position reports to Director of Pathways. The Pathways Office designs, implements and evaluates a portfolio of health pathways projects which include:
California Medicine Scholars Programs (CMSP), targeting community college students;
Program for Underrepresented in Medicine (PUMA), targeting students in their medical school application year, and LMSA Premed Scholars Programs (LPSP), targeting undergraduate students  addition, it also oversees and manages the Health Science Center of Excellence Scholars (HS COE Scholars), targeting UCSD medical students, and the National Board of Medical Education (NBME) evaluation of Pathways grant. The Pathways Coordinator is accountable for supporting and guiding the development of all Pathways programming, curriculum, activities offered to students, and training opportunities that incorporate understanding of student academic, social and professional development as are reflected in the mission of the Pathways Office.

This role also monitors student development and academic success, coordination of events and workshops, and meetings coordination. The Coordinator serves as the lead coordinator on CMSP cornerstone events, including Annual Orientation, Research Symposium and Region X Community College Conference. The Pathways Coordinator will also support the administration of program evaluation in collaboration with Pathways leadership and will work to support developing, planning, and implementing additional support services and activities that enhance student satisfaction and student success.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training.
• Basic knowledge of relevant policies and regulatory requirements. Basic knowledge of health professions education industry.
• Basic knowledge of administrative analysis and operations research. Acquiring skills in developing and implementing processes and systems. Familiarity with the administrative and operational implications in a program.
• Communication skills;…