Project Analyst, Social Sciences

Position Information

Primary Consideration Date for Open Until Filled: 12/02/2020

Appointment Type: Contract

End Date: This is a 1 year contract position. Continuation of a 2nd year dependent on funding.

Department Marketing Statement

Through its 12 departments and programs, the Division of Social Sciences in the College of Letters and Sciences vigorously promotes such scientific study by offering an outstanding teaching and research environment in which students can develop an understanding of the diverse cultures and societies of today’s constantly changing world. The Division offers more than 6,500 undergraduate and 400 graduate students the opportunity to study and learn from nationally and internationally recognized faculty.

Brief Summary of Job Duties

Under the General Supervision of the Assistant Dean, the Project Analyst provides analytical support on a variety of programs and initiatives under the direction of the Dean. Assists in program planning, development, administration, management and implementation. Provides a hands-on approach to reaching out to students with the expert guidance of select faculty involved with these special initiatives linked directly to the Dean’s office. Duties include: Department-specific analysis of student success barriers and review of measures that have been implemented; website management; outreach; social media; grant-writing, and event planning. Collates and disseminates information in a multidisciplinary research forum. Presents data on the Special Initiatives to the Dean’s team for engaged dialog at the Deans Cabinet bi-annual meetings.

Desirable Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

35% Daily – Feminist Futures – Support

The Center for Feminist Futures promotes research, education, creative work and public engagement in gender, sexuality, and feminist studies from intersectional, interdisciplinary, and global perspectives. This initiative was launched in 2019-20 and requires staff management to accelerate progress toward launching the Center to enhance intergenerational connections between established and junior scholars, activists and emerging voices on our campus and in local schools and organizations. Focus on building research methods and training opportunities for undergraduate students under the guidance of faculty leads from the Social Sciences and Humanities. Responsible for website management, outreach, social media, grant-writing, and event planning for the Center. Manages and supervises internships and working groups in the undergraduate student community as identified by faculty mentors and collaborators.

35% Daily – Student Success – Data Analysis, Research Support

This program is designed to enhance the rate of academic success among students majoring in the social sciences with a focus on students identified as URM, first generation, low income and transfers.

The Project Analyst takes the lead on the following tasks, supervised by the Assistant Dean, and the "Student Success" Committee: Comprehensive review of existing UCSB resources for this student population; Synthesis of best practices, drawing on experiences both at UCSB and nationally; Compilation and analysis of comparative data on this student group in relation to the whole student body; Department-specific analysis of student success barriers and review of measures that have been implemented in response. Once the program is implemented the Analyst will be charged with monitoring the results and will assess the impact for continuation and expansion of the model.

15% Daily – Global Migration- Support

With the implementation of hiring new faculty in the migration cluster, collaborative research is encouraged. The Project Analyst provides support to key new faculty in this initiative to collect and synthesize data. Works as a coordinator in collating and disseminating information in a multidisciplinary research forum, creating a model of cohesive collaboration and assisting with new faculty building an area of interest in research among themselves and with students. This is particularly important in this new remote learning environment where the Division wants to focus on welcoming and retaining our freshman, transfer and continuing students.

15% Daily – Annual Deans Cabinet

The Dean hosts a bi-annual Deans Cabinet, where key Social Science Donors review and plan development initiatives for the Division. This position is instrumental in working with the Development team to compile information from the Special Initiatives outlined above and presents the data to the Dean’s team for engaged dialog at the Cabinet meeting.

The University of California 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.

The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

The State of California Information Practices Act of 1977 (effective July 1978) requires the University to provide the following information to individuals who are asked to supply information about themselves: Application: The principal purpose for requesting information on the Application is for applicant-tracking purposes and to collect applicant contact information. Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Data Form: Information furnished on this form is requested by UCSB’s Affirmative Action Office. The University of California, Santa Barbara is a Federal contractor and, therefore, must comply with Affirmative Action regulations issued pursuant to Executive Order 11246, Federal Revised Order No. 4, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. Furnishing the information on this form is voluntary. There is no penalty for not completing this form. The offices responsible for maintaining the information supplied on this form are the UCSB Human Resources Office and the Affirmative Action Office.

GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR) STATEMENT FOR PERSONS IN THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA: As part of our commitment to protecting your privacy, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Statement ("Privacy Statement") is designed to provide you, as a person in the European Economic Area, with information regarding the types of personal information that the University of California’s Human Resources departments and offices collect about you. The Privacy Statement can be found at: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/gdpr.html.nformation supplied on this form are the UCSB Human Resources Office and the Affirmative Action Office.

The University is committed to providing a safe and secure campus environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors. In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" (Clery Act), UCSB publishes an Annual Security Report to provide information regarding campus safety and security policies, crime statistics, and resources to current and prospective students and employees. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning crimes reported to Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property, and on public property adjacent to and accessible from campus. The report also includes campus policies concerning crime prevention, crime reporting, alcohol and drug use, sexual and interpersonal violence, student discipline, and other matters. To access the Annual Security Report, visit www.police.ucsb.edu/asr. A copy of this report may also be requested by contacting the UCSB Police Department (call 805-893-3446 or visit 574 Public Safety Bldg., Santa Barbara, CA 93106 during business hours). To learn more about the Clery Act and CSA duties and reporting requirements, please visit www.police.ucsb.edu/clery-act.