Project Coordinator

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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Your Role on the Team

Under supervision, the Project Coordinator will have two primary responsibilities. First, the Project Coordinator will assist Dr. June Ahn (Design and Partnership Lab PI) and Dr. Fernando Rodriguez (project Co-PI) with implementing a Fellowship and Training program for diverse UCI undergraduate students to learn about and pursue career pathways in educational data science and learning analytics. The Fellowship program is funded through the Institute of Education Sciences and the goal is to mentor and support minoritized and underrepresented students to succeed in future data science and analytics careers (https : / / sites.uci.edu / cpleads / ). Second, the Project Coordinator will assist Dr. June Ahn and the Design and Partnership Lab in supporting research activities around education, design, technology, and improving learning for diverse learners.

This position is grant funded through 6 / 30 / 26. The position is ideal for an individual who would like to get experience in higher education, project management, and research. The position will be an effective foundation for future graduate study or career pathways in research and education.

Job responsibilities will include assisting with the organization of research projects; helping to develop program materials, website designs, and communication strategies; coordinating with the PIs to manage project logistics; mentoring undergraduate students; participating in any data collection, training undergraduate assistants, data entry, quality control, and any research analyses with the PIs and project team.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required :

• Candidates must possess a Bachelors' degree or equivalent experience (preferably in Education, Social Sciences, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Sciences or other related disciplines).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, attention to detail, and to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Google forms.
• BA in applicable field

Preferred :

Special Conditions :

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Conditions of Employment :

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment :

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https : / / hr.uci.edu / new-hire / conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement :

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization