University of California - Santa Barbara
Academic Coordinator II - Environmental Studies Program
University of California - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Position title:Academic Coordinator IISalary range:The full salary range for this position is $81,633 - $159,014. The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $81,633 - $107,763.Percent time:100%Anticipated start:September 1, 2024; or thereafterPosition duration:This is a 100% time appointment for 1-year from the start date, with the possibility of reappointment in the title contingent upon performance.Application WindowOpen date:
July 9, 2024Next review date:
Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Thursday, Oct 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 descriptionThe University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) invites applications for the position of Executive Director of the Yardi Scholars for Environmental Justice program. Funded by Yardi, the program is a four-year, cohort-based, experiential education and financial aid program designed to support incoming first generation and low income students. Incoming UCSB undergraduates accepted into the Yardi Scholars for Environmental Justice program will receive full, four-year scholarships and will participate in curricular and co-curricular experiences that foster the knowledge and skills associated with leadership and effective environmental changemaking.The Yardi Scholars for Environmental Justice program will ramp up over a period of four years. The first cohort of circa 18-20 students will apply for the program in the Spring of 2025 and will arrive at UCSB that fall quarter. A new cohort will be enrolled each subsequent year. The program will reach full capacity in the 2028/2029 academic year.The Yardi program is structured as a four-year learning experience. In year one, Yardi scholars are immersed in possibilities for exploring questions and creating solutions to environmental challenges from multiple disciplinary perspectives through a fall quarter seminar, led by the Executive Director and featuring UCSB faculty guest lecturers. In year two, Yardi Scholars begin to see ideas in action as they work with one of many campus student organizations committed to environmental action. The Executive Director will support the Yardi Scholars in identifying and reflecting on their extracurricular participation in campus organizations. Year three is the centerpiece of the program. The Yardi Scholars will undertake multidisciplinary team projects as part of a practicum that runs throughout the academic year. Between 4-5 project teams will work on environmental solutions for clients from the Central Coast community. The Executive Director will recruit potential clients and support the project teams. In year four, students conclude their Yardi Scholars experience and their UC Santa Barbara educations, honing their environmental solutions specialization via an undergraduate research or internship experience of their choice.The Executive Director will work with the Yardi program faculty directors to develop and coordinate all aspects of the program. The Executive Director will be responsible for: 1) Managing the program recruitment and application process; 2) Providing direct mentorship and academic guidance for the cohorts of Yardi Scholars throughout their time at UCSB and coordinating peer mentoring; 3) Developing and leading three courses (seminars and project practicums per year related to the Yardi Scholars for Environmental Justice program; 4) Coordinating an annual retreat; 5) Leading program communication; and 6) Supporting program administration and evaluation.The successful candidate will have experience collaboratively creating and administering a dynamic program, experience mentoring undergraduates from first generation and low income backgrounds, subject matter expertise related to environmental justice, and postsecondary teaching experience.Specific responsibilities include:MentoringSupport cohorts of Yardi Scholars (up to 72 scholars/per year)Facilitate navigation of UCSB resources and experiencesProvide academic guidanceCoordinate and oversee peer mentoringOrganize monthly social activitiesMentor second year students participating in on-campus organizationsTeachingDiscovery seminar (fall) for first year students3 quarter course sequence for client-based project learning (F/W/S) for third year studentsSeminar on Change-making for Just Sustainability (winter) for fourth year studentsCo-curricular ActivitiesOrganize annual Yardi Scholars retreatCommunicationCreate program websiteSupport annual reportYardi Scholar RecruitmentCollaborate with UCSB Office of Admissions to do outreachTarget outreach to eligible admitsManage Yardi Scholars application, review, and acceptance processProgram AdministrationSupport program evaluation activitiesSupport financial management activitiesThe 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.QualificationsBasic qualifications
(required at time of application)Master's degree or the equivalent (in any discipline)Postsecondary teaching experience (at least one year)Preferred qualificationsAt least 2+ years of experience in education and/or nonprofit administration, focusing on environmental justice and/or social changeExperience supporting, mentoring and working with a diverse student population, especially first generation and low income studentsApplication RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Teaching (Optional)Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional)Reference requirements3 required (contact information only)The candidates that advance as a finalist will be notified that their references will be contacted.Apply link:
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ES-AP@es.ucsb.eduAbout UC Santa BarbaraThe 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, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
Affirmative Action Policy . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:
Anti-Discrimination Policy .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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July 9, 2024Next review date:
Wednesday, Jul 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Thursday, Oct 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 descriptionThe University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) invites applications for the position of Executive Director of the Yardi Scholars for Environmental Justice program. Funded by Yardi, the program is a four-year, cohort-based, experiential education and financial aid program designed to support incoming first generation and low income students. Incoming UCSB undergraduates accepted into the Yardi Scholars for Environmental Justice program will receive full, four-year scholarships and will participate in curricular and co-curricular experiences that foster the knowledge and skills associated with leadership and effective environmental changemaking.The Yardi Scholars for Environmental Justice program will ramp up over a period of four years. The first cohort of circa 18-20 students will apply for the program in the Spring of 2025 and will arrive at UCSB that fall quarter. A new cohort will be enrolled each subsequent year. The program will reach full capacity in the 2028/2029 academic year.The Yardi program is structured as a four-year learning experience. In year one, Yardi scholars are immersed in possibilities for exploring questions and creating solutions to environmental challenges from multiple disciplinary perspectives through a fall quarter seminar, led by the Executive Director and featuring UCSB faculty guest lecturers. In year two, Yardi Scholars begin to see ideas in action as they work with one of many campus student organizations committed to environmental action. The Executive Director will support the Yardi Scholars in identifying and reflecting on their extracurricular participation in campus organizations. Year three is the centerpiece of the program. The Yardi Scholars will undertake multidisciplinary team projects as part of a practicum that runs throughout the academic year. Between 4-5 project teams will work on environmental solutions for clients from the Central Coast community. The Executive Director will recruit potential clients and support the project teams. In year four, students conclude their Yardi Scholars experience and their UC Santa Barbara educations, honing their environmental solutions specialization via an undergraduate research or internship experience of their choice.The Executive Director will work with the Yardi program faculty directors to develop and coordinate all aspects of the program. The Executive Director will be responsible for: 1) Managing the program recruitment and application process; 2) Providing direct mentorship and academic guidance for the cohorts of Yardi Scholars throughout their time at UCSB and coordinating peer mentoring; 3) Developing and leading three courses (seminars and project practicums per year related to the Yardi Scholars for Environmental Justice program; 4) Coordinating an annual retreat; 5) Leading program communication; and 6) Supporting program administration and evaluation.The successful candidate will have experience collaboratively creating and administering a dynamic program, experience mentoring undergraduates from first generation and low income backgrounds, subject matter expertise related to environmental justice, and postsecondary teaching experience.Specific responsibilities include:MentoringSupport cohorts of Yardi Scholars (up to 72 scholars/per year)Facilitate navigation of UCSB resources and experiencesProvide academic guidanceCoordinate and oversee peer mentoringOrganize monthly social activitiesMentor second year students participating in on-campus organizationsTeachingDiscovery seminar (fall) for first year students3 quarter course sequence for client-based project learning (F/W/S) for third year studentsSeminar on Change-making for Just Sustainability (winter) for fourth year studentsCo-curricular ActivitiesOrganize annual Yardi Scholars retreatCommunicationCreate program websiteSupport annual reportYardi Scholar RecruitmentCollaborate with UCSB Office of Admissions to do outreachTarget outreach to eligible admitsManage Yardi Scholars application, review, and acceptance processProgram AdministrationSupport program evaluation activitiesSupport financial management activitiesThe 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.QualificationsBasic qualifications
(required at time of application)Master's degree or the equivalent (in any discipline)Postsecondary teaching experience (at least one year)Preferred qualificationsAt least 2+ years of experience in education and/or nonprofit administration, focusing on environmental justice and/or social changeExperience supporting, mentoring and working with a diverse student population, especially first generation and low income studentsApplication RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Teaching (Optional)Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service. (Optional)Reference requirements3 required (contact information only)The candidates that advance as a finalist will be notified that their references will be contacted.Apply link:
Apply HereHelp contact:
ES-AP@es.ucsb.eduAbout UC Santa BarbaraThe 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, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
Affirmative Action Policy . For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:
Anti-Discrimination Policy .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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