WRI Administrative Coordinator
Geography Department
Summary of Job Details
Serves as the primary contact for the Wildfire Resilience Imitative (WRI) in the Department of Geography. The Wildfire Resilience Initiative at UC Santa Barbara develops and applies the latest technology, resilience research, satellite data and meteorological information for the understanding, prevention and mitigation of extreme wildfire events as well as the resulting damage from such events.
Manages and oversees programming, scheduling, accounting, and organizing related events. Works closely with WRI leadership to plan, coordinate, and manage all WRI outreach activities. Organizes and manages large Zoom events for the WRI. Responsible for management of website and social media content and updates for the WRI. Identifies, tracks, and engages donors and alumni as well as businesses/industry partners. Provides support for grant proposal development and researches funding opportunities. Creates graphic designs for program materials and marketing posters. Writes press releases on research activities. Builds relationships between academic and industry partners. Manages and tracks deadlines and deliverables and assists with report completion.
Required Qualifications
Special Conditions of Employment
Satisfactory conviction history background check
Contract position; funding secured through 6/30/26, with the possibility of renewal.
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Days/Hours: M-F; 8am - 5pm
UC Santa Barbara 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.
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Application review begins 05/29/24
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #68953