Field Researcher 3 RP

FIELD RESEARCHER 3 RP (005246)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1000068

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

7/20/2026 3:07:04 PM

Date Last Edited:

7/20/2026 3:07:01 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

2400O

Organization:

UCLA FIELDING SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH  

Division Code:

2410D

Division:

PUBLIC HEALTH DIV                      

Department:

191600 - CANCER PREVENTION & CNTRL RESEARCH

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1000068

Position Description ID

261840

UC Payroll Title:

FIELD RESEARCHER 3 RP (005246)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

RP: Research and Public Service PR

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40059284

Reports to Payroll Title:

COE Assoc Director/Assoc Professor

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40042912

Department Head Payroll Title:

Director/Professor

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

005245

Field Researcher 2

1.0

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic and detail-oriented individual to join our team at the UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity (Equity Center) and UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center (JCCC) to serve as the Community Programs Manager.   Our diverse, multidisciplinary team includes faculty members, postdoctoral researchers, community experts, full-time staff, and students work collaboratively to address health inequities through community-engaged research and action.   The Community Programs Manager will play a key role in strengthening partnerships with community organizations and stakeholders across Los Angeles County, coordinating community-based field research activities, and building community capacity to address health disparities, reporting to Center leadership. Responsibilities include identifying and engaging community partners; conducting stakeholder interviews and community consultations to assess local priorities, needs and assets; developing and coordinating community training and capacity-building activities; developing and disseminating culturally responsive educational and outreach materials; and contributing to the design, implementation, and evaluation of community-partnered health disparities research projects.  The position will also support the collection and synthesis of information from community settings to assess current outreach and research efforts, identify unmet needs, and help guide future program and research directions. Regular travel to community sites throughout Los Angeles County is required to facilitate relationship-building, field research activities and support, and ongoing engagement with community stakeholders.  Through this work, the Community Programs Manager will help ensure that the work of both Centers is grounded in community perspectives and responsive to the health priorities of vulnerable and historically underserved populations in Los Angeles and surrounding counties.

The UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity and the Center for Cancer Prevention and Control Research (CPCR) are co-located within the Center for Health Sciences (CHS) building on the UCLA campus. The UCLA Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Equity was established in 2004 to address disparities in health status and health care in the United States. The Center conducts community-partnered intervention research in health promotion and disease prevention to mitigate disparities. The CPCR is a joint program of the Fielding School of Public Health and the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and leads efforts in population-based cancer prevention and control research.  In addition to conducting research, both Centers have a strong focus on community outreach and engagement including conducting education and capacity building activities particularly in Los Angeles and surrounding counties

Community Outreach and Engagement

 • Represent the Equity Center and JCCC in building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with community-based organizations, advocacy groups, healthcare organizations, public agencies, faith-based organizations and other stakeholders. 

 • Develop, coordinate and deliver training and technical assistance to community organizations to strengthen their capacity to engage in research partnerships and implement programs aimed at reducing health disparities.  Design and facilitate training sessions, workshops, and consultations on topics including cancer incidence and prevalence in the community and among diverse populations; community needs assessments; survey and focus group development; Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes; program evaluation; and competitive grant proposal and development and writing.

 • Coordinate and manage community engagement activities on campus and across Los Angeles county, including seminars, networking events, and community presentations.  Oversee all aspects of event planning and implementation, including securing venues, recruiting presenters and participants, promoting events to diverse audiences, representing Centers at community-facing activities including but not limited to our annual symposium and maintaining ongoing communication and follow-up with stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and engagement.

 • Actively participate in community committees, coalitions, and advisory groups to stay informed about emerging initiatives, priorities and community needs.   Leverage these relationships to identify opportunities for collaboration, development of community-engaged projects, and to strengthen partnerships between the Centers and community.

 • Maintain detailed and accurate records of community meetings, partnerships and engagement activities.  Prepare and disseminate meeting summaries, reports, and relevant updates to Directors to support informed decision-making, collaboration and ongoing community engagement efforts.  

 • Coordinate and administer the community grants program, including the development and dissemination of request for proposals (RFPs), facilitation of proposal review and selection process, communication with applicants and grantees, and ongoing monitoring of funded projects.  Provide technical assistance to grantees, track project progress and outcomes, ensure compliance with program requirements.

 • Travel to community partner locations in Los Angeles and surrounding counties as a representative of JCCC and Equity Center.

 • Train and supervise students, interns and staff supporting community outreach, engagement, and community-engaged research activities. 

60%

Research Activities

 • Participate in planning, implementation and oversight of community-engaged research projects and initiatives.  

-Train Center and community partner staff on study protocols, research procedures, and project implementation activities; develop project timelines aligned with goals and objectives, and ensure timely completion of project activities, milestones and deliverables.

-Monitor project implementation through ongoing communication with research teams and community partners, regular meetings, and site visits as needed.  Track project progress, identify operational challenges and implementation barriers, and provide status updates to investigators and project teams.  Develop and recommend solutions to address project issues, prepare progress reports, and coordinate follow-up on project action items to ensure successful execution of community-engaged research activities, achievement of study objectives, adherence to project timelines, and compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.     

-Contribute to the development, refinement, and implementation of research protocols and study materials, including data collection instruments, recruitment materials, training resources and operational procedures.  Collaborate with investigators, community partners, and project staff to ensure materials are culturally responsive, aligned with project objectives, and compliant with regulatory requirements. 

-Support community-based data collection activities, participant recruitment and retention efforts, survey and interview administration, and data management.  Collaborate with community partners and research teams to ensure data collection processes are implemented effectively and in accordance with study protocols.

 • Develop, edit and prepare a variety of written materials in collaboration with investigators, community partners, and project teams, including research reports, manuscripts, grant applications, questionnaires, presentations, and community-facing communications.  Communicate complex information ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.  

 • Support efforts to identify, assess, and document health disparities and health equity research and initiatives.  Compile and analyze information on ongoing activities, partnerships and outcomes to inform program development, strategic priorities, and collaborative opportunities. 

 • Participate in Center and research team meetings to support the development and implementation of community-engaged research projects and initiatives.  Contribute to communications related to community-engaged research and dissemination of findings.  Provide input on community priorities, partnership development, recruitment and retention strategies, and opportunities to strengthen collaboration between researchers and community stakeholders to advance health equity and community-partnered research.

 • Supervise and train students, interns and staff supporting community outreach, engagement, and community-engaged research activities. 

40%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training

Required

Master's Degree

in public health, psychology or behavioral science or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required

2+ years

Experience conducting community outreach, stakeholder engagement and partnership development in underserved and ethnic minority communities

Required

2+ years

Experience facilitating meetings, trainings, workshops, and community forums with diverse audiences.

Required

2+ years

Experience providing technical support to agencies in the greater Los Angeles region, including community-based organizations and safety net health care providers

Required

2+ years

Experience working in or with diverse organizations in Los Angeles County and knowledge of resources and needs of multiple neighborhoods within Los Angeles County

Required

1+ years

Experience in project management, including planning, implementation, timeline development, and monitoring of complex initiatives.

Required

1+ years

Research experience, including knowledge of research methods and terminology, data collection, human subjects research protections and IRB requirements.

Required

2+ years

Experience developing and managing online communication with diverse community groups and members, including via e-newsletters, website and/or social media

Required

1+ years

Experience supervising students and staff

Required

Knowledge of heath equity, social determinants of health, and factors contributing to health disparities among diverse populations.

Required

Knowledge of community health promotion, program evaluation, and capacity-building approaches that support sustainable community-academic partnerships.

Required

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with researchers, staff, students, and diverse community members.

Required

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively across research, clinical, and community settings. 

Required

Demonstrated writing and proofreading skills to compose and edit correspondence, reports, proposals and other materials for distribution to diverse audiences.

Required

Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills with sound judgement and initiative.

Required

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting established deadlines.

Required

Demonstrated ability to use online research resources, virtual engagement platforms, and digital communication tools to facilitate community-engaged research.

Required

Transportation to be able to travel to community sites in Los Angeles and surrounding areas

Required

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Required

Spanish Fluency

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

30%

Routine travel to community sites in Los Angeles and surrounding areas

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Center for Health Sciences

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.