Summer Vocational Specialist, (PT Temporary Multiple Positions), Family & Community Medicine
Posting Number: req25034
Department: Family and Community Medicine
Location: University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address: 655 N Alvernon Way , Tucson, AZ 85711 USA
Position Highlights
The Vocational Specialist is responsible for implementing pre-employment transition services for students with disabilities enrolled in the summer work program. The candidate will work with local schools, rehabilitation counselors, employers, and families to identify summer jobs, provide training and support for workers, coordinate logistics and services, communicate with family members, and summarize performance data. This position is temporary for 18 hours a week beginning May 26th and ending August 7th, 2026.
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively and maintain regular communication with school and vocational rehabilitation personnel.
- Provide direct services and individualized instruction and support for youth ages 14 to 22 at community businesses.
- Collect data and success stories, create summer work based learning resumes, and summarize performance.
- Develop business relationships, arrange logistics for summer work, communicate with employers, and obtain satisfaction evaluations.
- Engage families, keep them informed of work activities, provide weekly updates, and respond to questions and concerns.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 19.6
Job FTE: 0.45
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Outreach and Community Engagement
Benefits Eligible: No Benefits
Rate of Pay: $18.15 - $22.69
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
4
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our and our .
Career Stream and Level
OC3
Job Family
Cmty Outreach
Job Function
Outreach & Community Engage
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 10
Expected End Date: 8/7/2026
Contact Information for Candidates
Loretta Alvarez, lbalvarez@arizona.eu
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter
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