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Academic Coordinator
Position overview
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
• Masters-level degree in psychology, education, public health, or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in academic program coordination, project management, and/or community-based research
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
- 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.
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.