Academic Coordinator

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $64,228-$122,272. See Academic Coordinator – Fiscal Year for the salary range for this position.

Application window:
The opening date is November 13, 2025. The next review date is Saturday, Dec 13, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). The final application date is Saturday, Jan 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

This role is a part‑time (20 hours/week) Academic Coordinator supporting graduate students in three MS programs:
Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, and Biotechnology Management. The coordinator serves as a communication hub and coordination facilitator for students in the three MS programs, bridging the School of Biological Sciences with the Paul Merage School of Business and other units across campus.

Key responsibilities:

• Organize career development workshops, networking events, and an annual advisory board meeting.
• Coordinate a peer mentor program by communicating with students and managing stipend payments.
• Attend student recruitment events.
• Maintain databases and websites.
• Contribute to annual progress reports and program communications.

Qualifications:

• BS or MS, with a focus in biological sciences or a related discipline preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to establish cooperative working relationships and facilitate collaboration across departments.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage concurrent tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with faculty, administrators, and students.
• High proficiency in MS Office Suite and web‑based systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about science, education, and communication, with a talent for bringing people together and ensuring follow‑through on collaborative initiatives.

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement – See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement. (Optional)

• 3–5 required (contact information only)

Apply link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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The University of California, Irvine 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. 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.

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.

Irvine, CA

Entry level

Part‑time

Education and Training

Higher Education