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University of California Santa Barbara
  • Position Number: 3907121
  • Location: Santa Barbara, CA
  • Position Type: Science - Geology, Earth Sciences & Oceanography


Academic Coordinator for FUERTE, Field-Based program, Marine Science Institute, UC Santa Barbara

University of California Santa Barbara


Position overview
Position title: Academic Coordinator Salary range: See Table 36 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $4,758 monthly. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: Start date is negotiable, but ideally would be no later than May 1, 2023. Position duration: This is a 100% time appointment for 1-year from the start date, with the possibility of additional year(s) of employment contingent upon performance up for to 3 years, the current length of FUERTE funding. Application Window

Open date: February 13, 2023

Most recent review date: Monday, Feb 27, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Aug 31, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

A STEM education program in environmental science at UC Santa Barbara (UCSB), FUERTE (Field-based Undergraduate Engagement through Research, Teaching and Education), seeks an Academic Coordinator (AC) to assist in the goal of the program: to provide outdoor-oriented research experiences and mentoring for undergraduates that are under-represented in STEM, with special emphasis on ecology, conservation biology, and environmental science.

UCSB is a Hispanic Serving Institution and FUERTE was developed to provide research experience and inclusive mentoring to Latinx undergraduates and any individuals from under-represented groups. We seek a creative, motivated team player who shares our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in environmental science, and is willing and able to juggle a broad spectrum of responsibilities to fill this exciting and dynamic role in our program. The FUERTE AC will join a team of UCSB principal investigators (PIs) and will work directly with the FUERTE Fellows. Funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation in 2020, FUERTE aims to surmount barriers to involvement of traditionally underserved students through inclusive mentoring, early and immersive exposure to field-based science and tools, and extensive professional skills development and career experiences. Through extensive external evaluation and research this project will contribute knowledge about the importance of field and research experiences in fostering careers in environmental sciences in students from under-represented groups.

The successful candidate will have management experience, experiences working with a diverse set of colleagues, experience with DEI practices and policy, especially in an academic setting. The AC's main duties will focus on (1) organizational support for the FUERTE PIs, FUERTE Fellows and their mentor teams, (2) management of various FUERTE activities, and (3) administrative support of the program. Since FUERTE primarily serves to provide experiences for undergraduates, the AC will also be involved in coordinating and developing activities for the undergraduate FUERTE Fellows on campus, and in communicating with the UCSB campus community and associated FUERTE partners.

Responsibilities include:
  • Coordinate meetings with the FUERTE team and act as a connector to campus activities at other centers (e.g., the Transfer Student Center and ONDAS Student Center)
  • Coordinate travel logistics for the FUERTE fellows
  • Assist the FUERTE PIs in advertising and recruiting each FUERTE cohort
  • Assist with field trip logistics, including attending a 2-week field trip to the Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Lab (SNARL) and 2-3 day trips to local field sites
  • Manage and contribute to FUERTE social media communication, and assist PIs with the management of the FUERTE webpage
  • Plan and assist with coordination of FUERTE courses, workshops, events, and invited speakers
  • Assist in identifying, arranging, and supporting mentorship partnerships
  • Manage FUERTE purchasing in support of undergraduate research projects
  • Assist the PIs with communication with partner organizations (e.g., NGOs and state and federal agencies)
  • Engage in outreach to and serve as a point of contact for families of FUERTE students, including preparing bilingual print information and organizing and hosting a bilingual family reception
  • Organize communication with the FUERTE external evaluators
  • Create and present budget reports to the FUERTE Director
  • Assist the PI in developing annual reports

Salary and Benefits: This is an Academic Coordinator I position. Full benefits package included.

The position is available immediately.

Position open until filled.

The Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

Department: https://msi.ucsb.edu/

Qualifications


Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, conservation biology, marine science, ecology, biology, or related field.

Preferred qualifications
  • Experience in administration of diversity, inclusion and equity issues in an academic environment
  • Experience managing academic programs or programmatic budgets
  • Experience working in a research academic setting
  • Experience mentoring undergraduate students
  • Experience in STEM education, communication, and using social media in a science communication setting
  • Experience and expertise in an area of science that is relevant the FUERTE focus (e.g., ecology, conservation biology, marine science)
  • Ability to communicate with a broad range of constituents, including the ability to communicate about STEM education in Spanish

Application Requirements


Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter - We encourage applicants to include past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)

We will seek letters of reference for applicants on the long-shortlist. Based on letters received and application materials, we will determine which candidates will be interviewed for the position.
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02429

Help contact: lswanson@ucsb.edu
Campus Information

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being Up-To-Date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location
Santa Barbara, CA

To apply, please visit: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02429







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