AY Academic Coordinator I

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Irvine is seeking an Academic Program Coordinator to oversee weekly enrichment and co-curricular programs at the SSARC, and to support student development and advising. The role requires coordinating operations, engaging with student leaders, and liaising with campus partners to advance the School's educational mission.

The position emphasizes inclusive programming, effective service delivery, and assessment of activities to improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in secondary and higher education programming and implementation.
• Demonstrated success and commitment to diversity and equity, and keen sensitivity to the interest of all underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and administers weekly academic enrichment and co-curricular programs and events at the SSARC.
• Provides academic guidance and advising to student leaders and students participating in co-curricular programs, student government, and student organizations on non-sensitive matters.
• Facilitates student academic and professional development through scheduled appointments and walk-in advising sessions.
• Administers the day-to-day operations of the SSARC to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of academic support services and student programs.
• Coordinates resources, services, and logistical needs to support student academic success and co-curricular engagement.
• Works independently within defined guidelines and escalates complex issues to supervising faculty or academic leaders as appropriate.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of California pay scales. See the following table for the salary scale for this position. A reasonable full-time annual salary estimate for this position is $58,614-$61,342.

Application Window

Open date: August 19, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Sep 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Sep 3, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

1. Academic Program Planning and Event Coordination

Coordinates and administers weekly academic enrichment and co-curricular programs and events at the SSARC. Exercises judgment within established guidelines to ensure programs align with the academic mission of the School.

2. Student Academic Advising and Development Support

Provides academic guidance and advising to student leaders and students participating in co-curricular programs, student government, and student organizations on non-sensitive matters. Facilitates student academic and professional development through scheduled appointments and walk-in advising sessions.

3. Academic Program Operations and Support Services

Administers the day-to-day operations of the SSARC to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of academic support services and student programs. Coordinates resources, services, and logistical needs to support student academic success and co-curricular engagement. Works independently within defined guidelines and escalates complex issues to supervising faculty or academic leaders as appropriate.

4. School and Campus-Wide Academic Program Coordination

Supports the planning, coordination, operations and implementation of School and campus-wide academic programs and initiatives, including the School of Social Sciences tutoring and outreach programming that includes but is not limited to LeadHR and SPIRL. Contributes to the administration of these programs in a support capacity, consistent with the academic goals and priorities of the School.

5. Stakeholder Liaison and Partnership Development

Cultivates and maintains working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in support of academic program success. Serves as a liaison between the School and other University departments, academic units, and relevant outside organizations, as necessitated by the needs of the University-based student and academic clientele.

6. Academic Program Assessment and Development

Assists with the assessment of academic program activities, student constituency needs, and program outcomes. Provides recommendations to leadership regarding improvements, new activities, or enhancements to existing services and programs to better support the academic and co-curricular development of students.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in secondary and higher education programming and implementation.
• Demonstrated success and commitment to diversity and equity, and keen sensitivity to the interest of all underrepresented groups.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 1-2 letters of reference required

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

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: Assurance and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA