"Community Health Educator"

Community Health Educator

Req ID: 141615
Location: Orange, California
Division: School of Medicine
Department: Urology
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $30.56/Hr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $53.45/Hr.

Who We Are

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 Department of Urology seeks to provide all patients with the best urological care. Our team strives to provide patients with comprehensive care and the latest discoveries in education and research, leading to innovative techniques and minimally invasive procedures.

Your Role on the Team

The Community Health Educator for Men's Health serves as a trusted liaison between healthcare providers, community organizations and the public to advance awareness, education, and engagement around men's urologic health. This role emphasizes prevention, early detection, lifestyle-based risk reduction and patient empowerment through evidence-based education and hands-on learning experiences.

A core component this position includes coordinating and leading educational programming within the Men's Health Teaching Kitchen, where nutrition education, cooking demonstrations, and lifestyle coaching are used to support urologic health, cardiovascular health, metabolic wellness and overall quality of life. The educator plays a critical role in normalizing conversations around men's health, reducing stigma and improving access through culturally responsive community engagement.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of campus and hospital administration staff, faculty and industry sponsors.
• Strong and proven organization and administrative skills: scheduling, data/file management, word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (EXCEL), copying, phone skills, data entry.
• Experience working in a medical/clinical setting and familiarity with medical terminology.
• Experience in working with human subjects
• Good communication skills both oral and written.
• Ability to independently compose correspondence with ability to use proper English grammar and spelling.
• Demonstrated evidence of successful multi-tasking and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• BA/BS and 2-3 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Driver's License:
Required to hold a valid drivers license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Preferred:

• Previous UC system experience
• Knowledge of University IRB policies and procedures as they apply to the submission and conduct of clinical research.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in community health

Special Conditions:

• Licenses/Certification Details
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record