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• Letters & Science - Academic Advising / College of Letters & Science - Letters & Science - Academic Advising / UC Santa Barbara

Position overview
Position title: Academic Coordinator II for Academic Opportunities.
Salary range: See Table 36 for the full salary range for this position. A reasonable estimated full-time rate for this position at 100% time is $103,419 - $145,400 depending on level of experience.
Percent time: 100
Position duration: 1 year with possibility of renewal depending on performance and funding availability.

Application Window

Open date: December 21, 2023

Most recent review date: Thursday, Jan 18, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Thursday, Feb 1, 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

Duties will include the following.

Develops Interdisciplinary Studies Minors

• Collaborates with AVC, Deans, L&S Faculty, & the Academic Senate on the development and implementation Interdisciplinary Studies Minors
• Helping to give a higher profile and identity to minors at UCSB
• Providing first-level advice to students interested in non-departmental minors
• Coordinating with Summer Sessions on existing and new Summer Minors
• Coordinating with PaCE on related certificate programs to be included in messaging about minors
• Coordinating with new catalogue project to develop webpage and portal for minors
• Coordinating with Career Services, where relevant
• Researching other campuses that have focused on minors and could provide models
• Researching other campuses that have focused on minors and could provide models
• Researching enrollment patterns that could have bearing on accessibility of minors

Provides leadership and direction for the Letters and Science Honors Program

• Coordinates the admissions process
• Coordinates the honors reviews processes o Annual review of honors student status o Completion of the Program and Academic Engagement Award
• Collaborates with the Associate Deans, Assistant Deans, Honors advisors, and Honors staff to develop and implement a vision for the program

Coordinates the Interdisciplinary Studies and Individual Majors

• Advises students interested in the Interdisciplinary Studies and Individual Majors
• Coordinates the proposal and approval process with students, AVC for Undergraduate Education, and the Letters and Science Faculty Executive Committee.

Develops and manages new INT courses with special purposes, including;

• Develop and implement a new, mandatory INT orientation course for new incoming transfer students
• Develop and implement a new INT course in collaboration with Arts and Lectures focused on the Justice for All program
• Develop and implement a new INT course with a focus on guest lectures and presentations from some of our brilliant faculty

National Scholarships

• Collaborates with the Advisor to National Scholarship Committee in recruiting students and advising them through the application process

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position.

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Master’s degree

Preferred qualifications

• PhD degree
• At least 1-3 years of administrative support or project coordination experience and a proven track record of excellence in administrative and logistical support
• Ability to analyze problems, gather relevant information, propose, and implement practical solutions with varying levels of input from senior staff efficiently and accurately
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Experience with project planning, management, and meeting deadlines
• Experience with development of new curricula
• At least 5+ years of experience in education and/or nonprofit administration
• Experience managing academic programs or programmatic budget
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate vision for programs with high-level stakeholders and partner organizations
• Experience with facilitating collaborative work across units
• Experience with public, community engaged, and scholarship
• Familiarity with processes and procedures at UCSB
• Experience mentoring and advising undergraduate students

Application Requirements
Document requirements

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

• Cover Letter

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
  (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

3 professional and/or academic references. Contact information only is acceptable. In the event that an applicant is selected as the finalist, the department will conduct a reference check before extending an offer.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02674

Help contact: [email protected]

About UC Santa Barbara

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a condition of employment, 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.

Job location
Santa Barbara, CA
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