Academic Coordinator

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara is seeking an Academic Coordinator to lead administrative and project management for the Navigating Identity and Activism (NIA) Lab. The role will oversee daily operations, coordinate programming, and foster partnerships with community stakeholders.

The position requires a Masters-level degree and 1–2 years of experience in academic program coordination or related research, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. 50% time, 1-year duration, Santa Barbara location.

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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the NIA Lab and manage project activities.
• Coordinate programming, student training, and community partnership initiatives.
• Foster strong relationships with community stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Masters-level degree in psychology, education, public health, or related field

Job description

Position overview

• Salary range: $58,614 - $61,342 at 100% FTE
• Percent time: 50%
• Anticipated start: October 1st, 2026 or later
• Position duration: 1 year
• Open date: October 16, 2026

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

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Masters-level degree in psychology, education, public health, or related field.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• 1-2 years of experience in academic program coordination, project management, and/or community-based research

Preferred qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 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.

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: Affidiative 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.

Job location

Santa Barbara, CA