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Pahl Center Academic Administrator
Position overview
Position title: Academic Administrator I or IIApplication Window
Open date: September 9, 2026
Next review date: Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Sunday, Jan 31, 2027 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 Pahl Center for the Study of Critical Social Issues advances rigorous, publicly engaged, data-driven research on the most pressing social challenges of our time. The Center cultivates faculty-led research projects, supports the annual Pahl Scholar award, and provides mentored research and training opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.
Under the general direction of the Faculty Director of the Pahl Center, the successful candidate will oversee financial management and administrative coordination for the Center as an Academic Administrator. Responsibilities include day-to-day operations, coordinating Pahl Scholar activities, managing the Center’s research programming and public events, supporting student research engagement, and serving as the Center’s liaison to UCSB faculty, students, and staff. The successful candidate will teach three courses a year in the Division of Social Sciences aimed at supporting students in research-based learning around social issues.
Qualifications
A PhD degree (or equivalent international degree) in a social sciences or related humanities/social sciences discipline, in fields such as Communication, Anthropology, Sociology, at the time of application
- At least one year of professional experience coordinating academic, research, or public-facing programs by the start date.
- Demonstrated familiarity with social sciences research on critical social issues (e.g., inequality, immigration, housing, public health, public safety, mental health, or related areas of high public interest).
- Excellent teaching record in the broad area of community engagement, research methods, and or topical areas within the candidate’s discipline.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate academic research for non-specialist audiences.
- Strong project-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, meet deadlines, and coordinate across faculty, staff, and external partners.
- Proficiency with standard productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Zoom), web content management, and basic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting a broad community of students, faculty, and public stakeholders.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
References will only be contacted for candidates who are interviewed.
Help contact: dvance@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.