This position is a contract/limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 6/29/2026 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.
Reporting to the Director of Experience Operations, the Volunteer Coordinator* provides operational and functional oversight of volunteer recruitment, screening, orientation, training, and retention. The coordinator serves as a departmental liaison for all inquiries from volunteers, staff, patients, and community members.The primary responsibility for this role will be to interview, onboard and support hospital volunteers.
Duties include:
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Recruiting, interviewing, onboarding and training volunteers
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Providing regular communication to volunteers
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Building positive relationships with stakeholders and volunteers
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Utilizing volunteer database for reporting and compliance
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Planning, establishing and implementing processes for evaluating the impact of the volunteer program
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Building a strong sense of community among the volunteers and communicating with volunteer applicants
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Collaborating with colleagues and Director on program growth
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The Department of Volunteer Services is part of the Office of Experience Transformation at UC San Diego Health.
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A Bachelor's Degree in a related area; and/or equivalent experience/training.
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Five (5+) or more years of relevant experience. Relevant is defined as (1) coordinating volunteer activity, (2) Human Resources experience, or (3) or other experience that involves coordinating large groups of individuals through a multi-step process.
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Strong experience and proven success in volunteer services and industry best practices. Solid knowledge of volunteer program management best practices.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage with team members of all levels.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
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Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with UC San Diego Health team members, community members, and volunteers to achieve desired program results.
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Proven initiative and problem-solving skills to respond to a variety of situations appropriately; make recommendations and initiate process improvements.
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Strong organizational skills; demonstrated ability to handle multiple and competing responsibilities and prioritize appropriately.
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Two to five (2 - 5) years of supervisory experience.
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Demonstrated experience working in a complex health care setting.
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Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
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Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $55,400 - $93,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $26.53 - $44.92
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).
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.
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.
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.
UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.
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
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UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
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Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
