Academic Coordinator of Sociology University of California Santa Barbara

Academic Coordinator of Sociology

University of California Santa Barbara
United States

Position overview

Position title: Deputy Director
Salary range: $59,727-$113,704
Percent time: 100%
Anticipated start: June 1, 2024 or later
Position duration: 1-year appointment, with the possibility of reappointment based upon performance and/or funding.

Application Window

Open date: May 3, 2024

Next review date: Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 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

Through the UCSB Institute for Energy Efficiency, the 2035 Initiative is seeking an Academic Coordinator I (Deputy Director) who will work closely with the 2035 Initiative’s Director, Principal Investigators, and researchers.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead policy development activities
• Lead outreach and engagement activities
• Lead fundraising efforts
• Collaborate with Initiative faculty
• Engage with coalition partners
• Support communications and outreach efforts
• Support management of the Initiative
• Broadly lend support to the Initiative team

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Program: 2035 Initiative

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application):
Bachelor’s degree in political science, sociology, economics, environmental studies, environmental science, public policy, public administration, communications, or a related field.

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Excellent writing skills
• 1-3 years of policy development and/or community engagement experience
• 1-3 years of administrative support or project coordination experience
• Knowledge of environmental politics, policy, and institutions
• Ability to handle a diverse portfolio of responsibilities simultaneously
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams
• Experience supporting fundraising efforts
• Experience using project management or collaboration platforms
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong work ethic

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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About UC Santa Barbara

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job location: Santa Barbara, CA