Hybrid *CUSM Students Only* Student Worker - Pathway Programs bei California University of Science and Medicine

Position Purpose 

Under the general supervision of the Executive Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity, the Pathway Programs Student Worker plays a crucial role in supporting the CUSM Medical Exploration Days (MED), Health Career Connection (HCC), and other pathways partnership programming offering K-12 students, undergraduate students, and educators an engaging introduction to the field of medicine. This position involves leading presentations, conducting campus tours, coordinating onsite engagement with pathways partners, guiding students through hands-on activities, fostering interactive learning experiences, engaging in outreach to support enrollment in pathways programs, and contributing to the overall success of pathways programs and events. The Student Worker must have availability and flexibility to work a shift of two (2) to six (6) hours, up to a maximum of ten (10) hours in a week, as determined by unit needs.

Essential Function 

• Deliver engaging presentations outlining the pathway to medicine tailored for K-12 students. 
• Co-facilitate and deliver training seminars for K-16 educators connected to pathways programs. 
• Conduct informative tours of the CUSM Health Sciences campus, highlighting key facilities and areas relevant to the field of medicine.
• Facilitate and guide K-12 students through hands-on demonstrations and activities using the clinical skills task trainers while ensuring a safe and educational experience.
• Lead interactive sessions and hands-on activities aimed at providing insight into various aspects of the medical profession both on campus at CUSM and off campus at K-12 school sites.
• Assist in the smooth execution of pathways partner events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Educational Qualifications  

• Enrollment as a current CUSM MBS or MD student. 
• Must be in good academic standing.

Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal acuity.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to foster a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging students from diverse backgrounds to explore opportunities in healthcare through outreach experiences.
• Knowledge of curriculum development. 
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment routinely and independently in decision making.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must have availability and flexibility to work a shift of two (2) to six (6) hours, up to a maximum of ten (10) hours in a week, as determined by unit needs.

Other Requirements 

Items Used 

Standard office equipment including computer, printer/copy machine, and telephone. 

Physical Requirements 

• Sit: Constantly
• Stand: Frequently
• Walk: Frequently
• Bend: Occasionally
• Squat: N/A
• Climb: N/A
• Crawl: N/A

Mental Requirements 

• Read/Comprehend: Constantly
• Write: Constantly
• Perform Calculations: Occasionally
• Communicate Orally: Constantly
• Reason and Analyze: Constantly

Environmental Requirements 

• Is exposed to excessive noise: No
• Is around moving machinery: No
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No
• Drives motorized equipment: No
• Works in confined quarters: No
• Dust: No
• Fumes: No

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

Proof of full vaccination and one booster of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is a condition of employment or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection.)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Description Preparation Date: July 29, 2025

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California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) supports the principles of equal opportunity, inclusion and diversity in employment and education. The University seeks to ensure that no person will encounter discrimination in employment or education on the basis of age, skin color, ability status, biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, immigration status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual identity, or Veteran's status. This policy is applicable to both the employment practices and administration of programs and activities within the University. It is the policy of the University that no person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or in any way be subject to discrimination in any program or activity at the University. Further, CUSM is committed to being an antiracist institution that continuously works to end oppression in all forms. Therefore, CUSM actively maintains institutional structures and learning opportunities to prevent bias or discrimination incidents and address them with individual and collective accountability should they occur.