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Academic Coordinator-SciTrek Outreach
Position overview
Position title: Academic Coordinator IApplication Window
Open date: April 2, 2025
Next review date: Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Tuesday, Mar 31, 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 Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for one or more qualified Academic Coordinators in the ScitTrek/Biotech outreach program as needed.
Responsibilities are coordinating science inquiry-based activities in elementary schools and handling the administrative aspects of the program which includes but is not limited to:
- oversight of scheduling logistics
- organizing events, updating the website, helping with fundraising
- overseeing all aspects of the joint Master's program including setting up the graduate student application process
- reporting grant activities monthly, quarterly and annually
- arranging meetings with all partner institutions: Santa Barbara City College, California State University, Channel Islands and California State University, San Luis Obispo)
The posting will remain open until filled.
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.
Program: https://scitrek.chem.ucsb.edu
Qualifications
BA, BS degree or international equivalent degree at time of application.
- At least 2 years of experience supervising others
- At least 2 years of experience scheduling and coordinating meetings and organizing events
- At least 2 years experience using Excel
- An MA with a minimum of 3 years past work experience in K-12 or higher education or working with a nonprofit
- Education outreach in the sciences
- Ability to report grant activities monthly, quarterly and annually
- Strong communication skills to coordinate science based educational outreach events with outside universities
- Experience in fundraising
- Knowledge of Google platform (Google Drive, Google Scheduling, Google Forms) Experience posting to social media (Twitter, InstaGram, Facebook)
- Experience updating websites
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Provide names and contact information for at least 3 professional references who will be contacted via phone if selected as a top candidate
Help contact: mccoy@chem.ucsb.edu
About UC Santa Barbara
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- “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, dishonesty or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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