University of California - Santa Barbara
Academic Coordinator, Center for Feminist Futures
University of California - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Position overview
Position title:
Academic Coordinator, Center for Feminist FuturesSalary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSB salary scales Table 36 set the minimum pay determined by the candidate's salary step at appointment. See the salary scale titled, Academic Coordinator I for the salary range. "Off-scale salaries," i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimate for this position is $77,649-$96,150 at 100%.Percent time:
78%Anticipated start:
October 1, 2024 or laterPosition duration:
1 year with the possibility of renewal.Application Window
Open date:
August 26, 2024Next review date:
Friday, Sep 20, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Wednesday, Oct 30, 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
This position reports to the Faculty Director of the Center for Feminist Futures. The Academic Coordinator will provide critical program management to help expand the Center for Feminist Futures, an initiative in the Division of Social Sciences. Feminist Futures is dedicated to bringing crucial attention to feminist research, teaching, and engagement that is already being done at UCSB and expanding opportunities for new collaborations. It is intended to be a dynamic, inclusive, and welcoming space for all members of the UCSB community.The Center for Feminist Futures is committed to antiracism, decolonialism, and anti-oppression in our mission and operations; we seek to engage in practices and programming that enhance equity and combat systemic racism while striving to serve as a model for transformative work within higher education. In pursuit of this goal, we consider an applicant's record working with individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds and their experience identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to success in an academic environment.The Academic Coordinator will play an integral role in the operation of the Center, providing day-to-day oversight for the Center under the leadership of a Faculty Director. The successful candidate will be capable of planning and enacting initiatives, holding workshops and trainings, applying for and managing grants and initiatives, managing multiple projects and priorities, working collaboratively and independently, navigating university processes and policies, and interested in utilizing feminist praxis within higher education.The Academic Coordinator is responsible for the daily management of the Center's initiatives and activities, and will provide support to the Director in fulfilling the mission of the Center. The responsibilities will include:Project Coordination and Management:
Work in consultation with the Faculty Director to revise, implement, and enact, as needed, the strategic plan.Develop and implement operating policies, practices and procedures grounded in feminist praxis to forward the priorities and initiatives of the Center.Track and manage Center activities (programming, research clusters, student groups, etc.) in collaboration with the Director.Facilitate and organize the publishing, recording, and archiving of Center initiatives.Create summaries of accomplishments and activities. Participate in producing annual review materials and reports.Create and coordinate application processes for initiatives (including creating call for proposals or applications, facilitating process of soliciting and reviewing applications, responding to inquiries from potential applicants, sending out award letters, etc.).Develop and maintain office, organizational, and data systems with accuracy and completeness to support the workflow and sustainability of activities.Hold workshops and trainings related to initiatives.Write, coordinate, and/or organize grant applications for Center initiatives and liaise with ISBER (the Institute of Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research).Campus and Public Relations:
Build constituency of the Center through outreach.Support the Center's Advisory Committee.Develop and maintain strong working relationships with various campus units such as feminist and ethnic studies departments, centers, and other units across the university.Facilitate collaborations for research and engagement that involve faculty, students, and staff.Build relationships with publics and community partners.Communications and Programming:
Work with Director and graduate student research assistant to develop and update content for Center communications including newsletter, social media, and website.Coordinate efforts to document activities, which could include using data, pictures, videos and other tools to tell the story of Feminist Futures.Assist with coordinating programming events. Serve as an on-site host and facilitator for events that take place in the Center as needed.Public Scholarship and Teaching:
Support the creation of materials and reports translating research for public audiences.Run professional development workshops for graduate students.Budget and Financial:
Budget and track spending of Center funds.Systematize and maintain financial files.Monitor supply inventory, order supplies as needed, and track order receipt and delivery.Work with the faculty director to maintain the financial health of Feminist Futures.Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application):Master's degree or above in a discipline relevant to Feminist Studies.Preferred qualifications:A Ph.D. or progress towards a Ph.D. in or relevant to Gender/Sexuality Studies.Several years of experience in research centers management or administration.Experience generating policy reports.Experience with grant writing and submissions.Experience with public, community engaged, and/or digital projects and scholarship.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or experience working with LGBTQ, Hispanic, BIPOC, and/or underserved populations.Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse range of constituencies (e.g., community members, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, etc.).Strong interpersonal communication skills.Experience with project planning and management.Ability to prioritize and execute multiple project activities simultaneously with attention to details.Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, and the ability to act independently and proactively while working in a collaborative environment.Experience with facilitating collaborative work across units.Experience in event planning and execution, including media and space management.Ability to work occasional nights and weekends as needed.Experience supervising, motivating and mentoring employees or students.Familiarity with processes and procedures at UCSB.Application Requirements
Document requirements:Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (on commitments to antiracism, decolonialism, and anti-oppression in higher education). (Optional)Reference requirements:
2-3 required (contact information only).The search committee Chair will select from the top 3 candidates as needed and request references for those selected; if references do not respond in a reasonable time period, the optional reference will be contacted.Apply link:
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02805Help contact:
claudia.diaz@ucsb.eduAbout 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, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.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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Position title:
Academic Coordinator, Center for Feminist FuturesSalary range:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The posted UCSB salary scales Table 36 set the minimum pay determined by the candidate's salary step at appointment. See the salary scale titled, Academic Coordinator I for the salary range. "Off-scale salaries," i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. A reasonable estimate for this position is $77,649-$96,150 at 100%.Percent time:
78%Anticipated start:
October 1, 2024 or laterPosition duration:
1 year with the possibility of renewal.Application Window
Open date:
August 26, 2024Next review date:
Friday, Sep 20, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.Final date:
Wednesday, Oct 30, 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
This position reports to the Faculty Director of the Center for Feminist Futures. The Academic Coordinator will provide critical program management to help expand the Center for Feminist Futures, an initiative in the Division of Social Sciences. Feminist Futures is dedicated to bringing crucial attention to feminist research, teaching, and engagement that is already being done at UCSB and expanding opportunities for new collaborations. It is intended to be a dynamic, inclusive, and welcoming space for all members of the UCSB community.The Center for Feminist Futures is committed to antiracism, decolonialism, and anti-oppression in our mission and operations; we seek to engage in practices and programming that enhance equity and combat systemic racism while striving to serve as a model for transformative work within higher education. In pursuit of this goal, we consider an applicant's record working with individuals from historically marginalized backgrounds and their experience identifying and eliminating systemic barriers to success in an academic environment.The Academic Coordinator will play an integral role in the operation of the Center, providing day-to-day oversight for the Center under the leadership of a Faculty Director. The successful candidate will be capable of planning and enacting initiatives, holding workshops and trainings, applying for and managing grants and initiatives, managing multiple projects and priorities, working collaboratively and independently, navigating university processes and policies, and interested in utilizing feminist praxis within higher education.The Academic Coordinator is responsible for the daily management of the Center's initiatives and activities, and will provide support to the Director in fulfilling the mission of the Center. The responsibilities will include:Project Coordination and Management:
Work in consultation with the Faculty Director to revise, implement, and enact, as needed, the strategic plan.Develop and implement operating policies, practices and procedures grounded in feminist praxis to forward the priorities and initiatives of the Center.Track and manage Center activities (programming, research clusters, student groups, etc.) in collaboration with the Director.Facilitate and organize the publishing, recording, and archiving of Center initiatives.Create summaries of accomplishments and activities. Participate in producing annual review materials and reports.Create and coordinate application processes for initiatives (including creating call for proposals or applications, facilitating process of soliciting and reviewing applications, responding to inquiries from potential applicants, sending out award letters, etc.).Develop and maintain office, organizational, and data systems with accuracy and completeness to support the workflow and sustainability of activities.Hold workshops and trainings related to initiatives.Write, coordinate, and/or organize grant applications for Center initiatives and liaise with ISBER (the Institute of Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research).Campus and Public Relations:
Build constituency of the Center through outreach.Support the Center's Advisory Committee.Develop and maintain strong working relationships with various campus units such as feminist and ethnic studies departments, centers, and other units across the university.Facilitate collaborations for research and engagement that involve faculty, students, and staff.Build relationships with publics and community partners.Communications and Programming:
Work with Director and graduate student research assistant to develop and update content for Center communications including newsletter, social media, and website.Coordinate efforts to document activities, which could include using data, pictures, videos and other tools to tell the story of Feminist Futures.Assist with coordinating programming events. Serve as an on-site host and facilitator for events that take place in the Center as needed.Public Scholarship and Teaching:
Support the creation of materials and reports translating research for public audiences.Run professional development workshops for graduate students.Budget and Financial:
Budget and track spending of Center funds.Systematize and maintain financial files.Monitor supply inventory, order supplies as needed, and track order receipt and delivery.Work with the faculty director to maintain the financial health of Feminist Futures.Qualifications
Basic qualifications
(required at time of application):Master's degree or above in a discipline relevant to Feminist Studies.Preferred qualifications:A Ph.D. or progress towards a Ph.D. in or relevant to Gender/Sexuality Studies.Several years of experience in research centers management or administration.Experience generating policy reports.Experience with grant writing and submissions.Experience with public, community engaged, and/or digital projects and scholarship.Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or experience working with LGBTQ, Hispanic, BIPOC, and/or underserved populations.Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse range of constituencies (e.g., community members, faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, etc.).Strong interpersonal communication skills.Experience with project planning and management.Ability to prioritize and execute multiple project activities simultaneously with attention to details.Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, and the ability to act independently and proactively while working in a collaborative environment.Experience with facilitating collaborative work across units.Experience in event planning and execution, including media and space management.Ability to work occasional nights and weekends as needed.Experience supervising, motivating and mentoring employees or students.Familiarity with processes and procedures at UCSB.Application Requirements
Document requirements:Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.Cover LetterStatement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (on commitments to antiracism, decolonialism, and anti-oppression in higher education). (Optional)Reference requirements:
2-3 required (contact information only).The search committee Chair will select from the top 3 candidates as needed and request references for those selected; if references do not respond in a reasonable time period, the optional reference will be contacted.Apply link:
https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02805Help contact:
claudia.diaz@ucsb.eduAbout 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, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.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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