SBCC SciTrek Program Coordinator
Position overview
Position title: Academic Coordinator IApplication Window
Open date: January 23, 2023
Next review date: Monday, Feb 6, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Friday, Mar 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
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for a qualified Education Outreach Coordinator for the SciTrek/Biotech science outreach program. The person in this position will be supporting the refinement and expansion of the SciTrek program to include Santa Barbara City College (SBCC). This joint project between UCSB and SBCC will allow the candidate to work at both campuses; first at UCSB to learn the SciTrek program and then with SBCC to help establish the program. They will oversee the implementation and expansion of SciTrek modules at local Santa Barbara schools, focusing on 2nd through 6th grade classes. This will involve running the program in elementary classrooms, recruiting student volunteers, working with teachers and helping with grant administration.
The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through teaching and service. The posting will remain open until filled.
Program: https://scitrek.chem.ucsb.edu/
Department: https://www.chem.ucsb.edu/
Qualifications
BA or BS degree or equivalent at time of application.
- A minimum of 2 years experience scheduling and coordinating meetings
- A minimum of 2 years experience using Excel
- College degree with past work experience in education or working with a nonprofit or outreach program
- A science background and/or experience in education is preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years past work experience in education outreach or working with a nonprofit
- Event coordination with K-12 schools
- Experience in current MS Office Suite
- Experience posting to social media (Twitter, InstaGram, Facebook)
- Experience updating websites
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
- 3-4 required (contact information only)
Provide names and contact information for 3-4 professional references who will be contacted via phone if selected as a top candidate.
Help contact: mccoy@chem.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.