Associate Director for Las Maestras CenterJob #JPF02613
Position overviewPosition title:Academic Coordinator IISalary range: See Table 36 for the salary range for this appointment title. A reasonable full-time (100% time appointment) salary range for this position is $78,342 - $90,096. “Offscale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide minimum salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.
Percent time: 50%
Anticipated start: December 1, 2023; or thereafter
Position duration: This is a 50% time appointment for 1 year from the start date.
Application WindowOpen date: November 14, 2023 Next review date: Tuesday, Nov 28, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Sunday, Jun 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Position descriptionThe Academic Coordinator works with Las Maestras Center’s two Co-Directors to develop and implement initiatives, programming, and partnerships consistent with the vision of LMC, including an artist-in-residence program, graduate seminars, creative writing and arts workshops, and inter-collegiate gatherings; as well as ongoing public engagements, such as the Latinx Public Voice series, Xicana[x] Indigenous Values conversations and research initiatives, the Transnational Women of Color Feminism Living Digital Archive project, a graduate student research and internship program; and more. LMC administers approximately eight public events per year. The Center also co-sponsors and collaborates in the production of campus lectures, panel discussions, and community-based cultural events and lectures that actively engage the local Santa Barbara community as well as an international audience through virtual programming. As the Co-Directors often shift in the directorship and conceptual implementation of particular events, usually mandated by areas of expertise, the Associate Director assists whichever Director at the helm and typically serves as the central manager for the practical execution of such events, coordinating publicity and overseeing the organizational pieces required for successful outcomes by directing tasks and timelines for student volunteers and staff. The Associate Director also assists the Co-Directors’ management of public relations and outreach to the community and helps develop strong working relationships with relevant departments, campus units, community organizations, related centers at other institutions, academic organizations, and granting foundations in order to reach the overall goals of Las Maestras Center. Program Administration General Administration, Supervision and Grant Writing Community Relations Program Analysis and Evaluation 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. QualificationsBasic qualifications (required at time of application)
Candidate must have completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree at the time of application. Preferred qualifications
A Master of Arts Degree is preferred. Also preferred is the ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner, the ability to set and meet deadlines, the ability to build relationships, the ability to collaborate, and work on teams, strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as proficiency in art handling, art making, and art education practice. Application RequirementsDocument requirements
References will be contacted for final candidates. Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02613Help contact: lkerr@hfa.ucsb.edu Job locationSanta Barbara, CA
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