Academic Coordinator

The Program Coordinator will support the overall growth and development

of the UC Center for Climate Justice. Reporting to the Center's Director,

they will be responsible for managing a variety of administrative operations

and multiple program activities including administering all finance, human

resources and facilities and other operational activities; scheduling and

organizing meetings, document and information management, gathering

background materials, monitoring expenditures/transactions, developing

budgets and reports. The Program Coordinator must ensure the

implementation of the policies and practices of the Center. They will

coordinate and manage the Center's events (both virtually and in person).

They will coauthor and help organize information for potential funders and

grants to support the Center's research, education, and outreach. The

Program Coordinator will develop and manage content for communications

through media relations, social media, website, etc. They will also serve

as a liaison between the Center and campus contracts and grants office in

budgeting and preparation of grant proposals.

The Program Coordinator must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented,

comfortable working with diverse teams and be able to receive

and incorporate constructive feedback from a variety of stakeholders.

They must be tech-savvy, have excellent communication skills, and have

Master's degree in environmental studies or related field.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

Please complete, sign, and upload the required Authorization of Information Release to your application: Required Authorization of Information Release Form.

Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States. UC Merced is not currently able to sponsor individuals residing outside the United States who would require a new H-1B visa for employment. Applicants who do not hold valid U.S. work authorization are presently ineligible for this position.

Additional links: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy, the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy, and APM 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses. Ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and recently designated as an R1 institution by Carnegie, UC Merced is committed to innovation and excellence in research. With over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students (Center of Institutional Effectiveness), UC Merced provides outstanding, inclusive educational opportunities to highly qualified students from the heart of California, the nation, and abroad. The campus has special connections to nearby Yosemite National Park; is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design; and supports the economic development of Central California.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This includes the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.