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Job Code: 009602
Job Open Date: 7/18/23
Application Review Begins: 8/2/23; open until filled
Department Code (Name): INEE (INSTITUTE OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): TX (Technical)
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: STEPS
Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $24.77 - $28.13/hr.
Full Salary Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full range for this position is $24.77 to $29.49. The budgeted hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay is $24.77 to $28.13/hr.
Work Location: Ellison Hall
Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday; 8am - 5pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable : Hybrid
Special Instructions
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Department Profile
The Energy and Environment Transitions (ENVENT) Lab at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) is a hub for climate policy advocacy, climate communication, and environmental politics research, founded in 2016. The ENVENT Lab is co-directed by Prof. Leah Stokes and Prof. Matto Mildenberger
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Brief Summary of Job Duties
Serves as the Environment and Energy Transitions (ENVENT) Lab Manager, providing general assistance to the Principal Investigators (PIs) including, general administrative assistance, budget management, assists in the preparation of grant proposals and grant reports, and maintains and updates the lab web site. Laboratory duties include the management of data collection and analysis, the development and management of web-based questionnaires and background research in support of policy report and public-facing writing. Responsible for the set up, operation and maintenance of all equipment and services used in research.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree or equivalent education and/or experience.
- 1-3 years of administrative experience.
- Knowledge of information technologies including databases, project management systems.
- Knowledge of climate and energy policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple time sensitive activities with calmness, deliberation and resilience.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and procedural practices including self- organization, time management, financial management and attention to detail.
- Ability to exercise independent leadership, prioritize multiple tasks, and work collaboratively with a variety of university and external groups.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in order to achieve goals.
- Ability to handle complex and confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, adjust to frequently changing work assignments, and remain flexible and positive in the face of changing needs.
Special Conditions of Employment
- Satisfactory conviction history background check
- UCSB is a tobacco-free environment
Job Functions/Percentage of Time/Duties
- 60% Data Collection and Analysis - Manages data collection from lab research studies, including survey data, field observations, archival research, and other field data. Responsible for the set up, operation and maintenance of all equipment used in research. Orders and maintains inventory of research supplies for all research requirements. Schedules and supports professional and research interviews by the PIs. Background research and assistance with climate and energy policy report writing and development. Using specific knowledge needed regarding research, develops and manages web-based questionnaires for use by human subjects. Collects data and provides results to PI as needed for data analysis. Provides database management for all data collection for multiple studies including large amounts of data.
- 40% Lab Management - Shares data and results from ENVENT Lab with outside partners, including advocacy groups and think-tanks. Assists PI in the preparation of grant proposals including quarterly and annual grant reports, and helping to manage budgets. Provides general assistance to the PIs including, but not limited to: scheduling, assistance with email and mail correspondence, organizing files, obtaining requested journal articles and library books, processing reimbursements. Maintains lab web site and updates on a regular basis as needed.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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