Undergraduate Research Coordinator

Position overview

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Position title : Undergraduate Research Coordinator

Salary range : See Table 36 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is at 100% $59,727 - $68,115.

Percent time : 100%

Anticipated start : June 1, 2024

Application Window

Open date : March 28, 2024

Most recent review date : Monday, May 13, 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, 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 description

The Undergraduate Research Coordinator (URC) will have primary responsibility for coordinating undergraduate research training and professional development activities at the Center for Science and Engineering Partnerships (CSEP).

The URC will collaborate with faculty, administrators, and community organizations to plan and implement summer and academic year programming that integrates research and education to support broadening participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

The URC will develop and implement programming that supports the academic and career success of low-income, first generation, and other underrepresented students.

The URC will also oversee enhanced marketing and social media publications aligned with promoting the successes of Center participants and program goals.

They will manage all programming with a high level of independence, under the general guidance of the CSEP Associate Director.

Program Implementation

• Recruit, select, and supervise undergraduate interns, undergraduate Peer Mentors, graduate student SuperMentor, and workshop / seminar / event leaders.
• Develop and implement a Peer Mentoring program.
• Supervise intern placement within laboratory research groups.
• Consult with faculty and graduate student mentors to gauge intern progress, convening regular meetings of undergraduate interns and their mentors.
• Regularly communicate with research mentors, to advise and support them in developing inclusive mentoring practices.
• Provide support for interns attending conferences as part of their program.
• Organize and monitor program budgets, fiscal needs, stipend, and supply expenditures.
• Coordinate and implement programming for professional and career preparation, including community building and networking activities with the broader scientific community.
• Support the Practice of Science and the Science for the Common Good courses.
• Monitor program participants to track progress, identify problems and initiate interventions.
• Maintain undergraduate research program websites.
• Collaborate with the CSEP Staff to disseminate successes via website, Facebook, Twitter and public relations.
• Develop and implement a marketing and advertising plan for social media and digital platforms.

Program Development

• Develop new and streamline existing program processes.
• Contribute to proposal development.
• Collaborate with CSEP Evaluator to collect feedback from participants to assess program impact and improve program design.
• Report on project impacts to the CSEP Directors, as appropriate, and funding agencies.
• Build partnerships with campus organizations to innovate around common goals.
• Collaborate with local, statewide, and national organizations that support underrepresented students in STEM.

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 in education, science, engineering, or mathematics.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

Familiar with current literature on best practices and experience supporting and developing programming for low-income and first-generation college students in STEM.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience developing and implementing training and mentorship to Undergraduate Peer Mentors.
• Broad knowledge of UCSB divisions, offices, and departments, and university personnel and procedures appropriate to a varied range of activities and coordination.
• Ability to communicate with faculty, staff, funding agencies, professional and public audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to appropriately prioritize competing tasks without compromising quality of work.
• Ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently to execute priorities in a self-directed manner.
• Experience developing and implementing a marketing and advertising plan for social media and digital platforms.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Computer skills and graphics expertise necessary to compile and develop technical reports.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

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

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)
• Applicants are required to provide names and contact information of 3 references. In the event that an applicant is selected as the finalist, the department will conduct a reference check before extending an offer of employment.

Apply link : https : / / recruit.ap.ucsb.edu / JPF02704

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, 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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