Academic Coordinator

Position overview

Salary range: $58,614 - $61,342 at 100% FTE

Percent time: 50%

Anticipated start: October 1st, 2026 or later

Position duration: 1 year

Application Window

Open date: October 16, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Oct 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 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

The Academic Coordinator will serve as the administrative and project management lead for the NIA (Navigating Identity and Activism) Lab- a research lab focused on community-engaged outreach and scholarship. This role will support the lab's development and facilitation of community programs, student training, and community partnership initiatives by overseeing daily operations, coordinating programming, and fostering strong relationships with community stakeholders.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Masters-level degree in psychology, education, public health, or related field.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• 1-2 years of experience in academic program coordination, project management, and/or community-based research

Preferred qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

experience managing multiple projects and deadlines

• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact information for three professional references will be requested via UC Recruit. Reference checks will be conducted for shortlisted candidates who have advanced to the finalist stage of the application process.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03160

Help contact: aaron.ballett@ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students and third parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA