Rural ACE PCP Program Coordinator

In partnership with Shasta, Nevada, and Humboldt counties, the UC Davis School of Medicine is launching the Rural Accelerated Competency-based Education in Primary Care and Psychiatry (Rural ACE PCP) initiative. This innovative program addresses the critical shortage of primary care physicians and psychiatrists in rural Northern California by creating a fast-tracked, community-rooted medical education pathway. The program will recruit students from underserved County Medical Services Program (CMSP) regions, offering a three-year MD track that reduces both the time and cost of medical education-making it more accessible to low-income and first-generation students.
Rural ACE PCP strengthens local healthcare systems by expanding clinical training sites, enhancing outreach to high school and college students, and building a strong Community of Practice among community partners. The initiative will train 14 new medical students from CMSP counties over three years, with the goal of retaining them in their home communities to serve as future healthcare providers. By embedding students in rural clinics and hospitals, the program fosters long-term relationships and culturally responsive care, ultimately improving health outcomes.
This collaborative effort is a transformative step toward health equity, workforce development, and sustainable rural healthcare.

Instead of the traditional 4 years of medical school, Rural ACE PCP students complete their MD in 3 years equipped with the knowledge and skills to be positioned to match into a Primary Care or Psychiatry residency and enter practice one year earlier than traditional students. This position involves designing, conducting, promoting, evaluating, and supporting the pathway program in compliance with organizational objectives. In addition to curriculum support, the coordinator guides undergraduate learners with responsibilities in several key areas, including creating a community of belonging and inclusion through cohort courses, curriculum development, classroom instruction (encompassing virtual and in-person teaching and learning activities), scheduling clinical rotations, leading cohort activities, and assessing and evaluating student core competencies and other impact measures for the Rural ACE PCP program.

Apply By Date: 9/10/2025 at 11:59 pm - Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience or training
• 2-3 years of experience in a higher educational setting with course or program organization and implementation.
• Experience working in a collaborative mode with a wide array of individuals, including faculty, staff, students, administrators, organizations and the public.
• Experience with developing, requesting, and monitoring budget for programmatic needs.
• Demonstrated experience applying knowledge and policies to program and student oversite.
• Experience to produce high quality work using software programs such as Microsoft Word and its advanced features, Excel, Access, Internet Browser, HTML editors, Acrobat, and Photoshop.
• Demonstrated advanced organizational and advanced analytical skills to assume new assignments and independently follow through to successful completion; to manage details of complex projects; and to schedule and coordinate meetings.
• Demonstrated advanced professional interpersonal skills to work collaboratively coordinate and integrate with others in a pleasant, tactful, diplomatic, and effective manner and to relay information accurately.
• Demonstrated effective listening and excellent communication skills to obtain goals and objectives of course curriculum.
• Experience to assess present and future needs, and to participate in course planning.
• Demonstrated advanced analytical skills to assess program needs and to develop and monitor project timelines for course implementation.
• Demonstrated skill to problem solve and recommend appropriate solutions. Skill to respond to unanticipated events and requirements and prioritize them appropriately.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and proofreading skills, including creating correspondence, reports, and keeping accurate and complete meeting minutes.
• Advanced customer service skills to handle requests expediently with minimal direction.
• Advanced ability to identify opportunities, be creative and carry through projects to completion.
• Proven initiative to work independently and as part of a team under multiple deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of educational software and technologies
• Ability to maintain composure and coordinate multiple tasks and functions with interruptions and deadlines; to set priorities and use judgment and initiative to organize workload.
• Sucient technical skills to provide basic troubleshooting support for computer and other standard electronic equipment used in teaching circumstances.
• Must be sensitive to highly confidential information related to student records and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to continual curricular changes.
• Proven mastery with basic medical terminology.
• Ability to conduct library research on pre-assigned topics.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a higher educational setting with course or program organization and implementation.
• Experience with specialized tracks within larger programs and the implementation of their unique components.
• Experience with recruitment and admissions within a professional school.
• Experience organizing and implementing large scale events and conferences.

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, & MANAGEMENT
• 30% - Outreach and Administrative Support for the Workforce Programs & Innovation Team

Department Overview

The mission of the Oce of Medical Education (OME) is to provide high quality support for the School of Medicine teaching programs through the delivery of centralized expertise, services and instructional resources to faculty and medical students. OME is an interdisciplinary team of technical, academic, and administrative support staff, and deans. OME supplies many of the resources needed by the faculty to organize, deliver, evaluate, and enhance the professional curriculum. The unit also provides a variety of services directly to students, including instructional materials, financial aid, counseling, tutoring, and support. Finally, OME sponsors several special programs in support of the academic and healthcare workforce mission.

Department Specific Job Scope

Independently support the needs of the Rural ACE PCP program focused on developing physicians within this accelerated framework. Support the department and program leaders (directors, manager, and faculty) in coordinating, implementing, and operating the program's initiatives and core components. Independently support the needs of pathway programs focused on developing physicians for underserved patient populations and regional needs. Support the department, Workforce Programs & Innovation manager, and program leaders in coordinating, implementing, and operating each program's initiatives and core components.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $2,666.67 - $4,758.62
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Salary Grade: Grade 21
• UC Job Title: HEALTH PROFNS EDUC SPEC 3
• UC Job Code: 004389
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Contract, 3-year Contract (from the hired date) - with the possibility of extension
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Location: Education Building (HSP033)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
• This is not a H-1b Visa Opportunity

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks