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Employment at Pacifica Graduate Institute

Pacifica Graduate Institute is a WASC accredited graduate school offering a variety of masters and doctoral degree programs framed in the traditions of depth psychology. The Institute has established an educational environment that nourishes respect for cultural diversity and individual differences, and an academic community that fosters a spirit of free and open inquiry. Areas of study include Clinical Psychology, Eco and Liberation Psychology, Depth Psychology, Mythology, and some encompass hybrid/distance learning options. Students have access to an impressive array of educational resources on Pacifica’s two campuses, both of which are located between the coastal foothills and the Pacific Ocean, a few miles south of Santa Barbara, California.

If you have any questions, please email humanresources@pacifica.edu.

Adjunct Faculty Positions

Adjunct Faculty Positions

Pacifica Graduate Institute welcomes Adjunct Faculty applications for each of these graduate programs:

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Depth Psychology
  • Depth Psychotherapy

Appointment by quarters and by academic years vary by program. Qualifications reflect the course content, delivery method, and any applicable licensing standards.

For more information please contact the Department Chair of the department in which you are interested.

None Currently

Core Faculty Positions

Core Faculty Positions

None Currently

Staff Positions

Staff Positions

Outreach and Events Associate

Job Posting Date: 1/9/25

Status: Full-time, Entry-Level, Non-Exempt

Compensation Range: $19-22/hour

Location: On-campus with occasional remote work and travel

Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Admissions, the Outreach and Events Associate (OEA) performs functions that support reaching departmental goals. The OEA is responsible for outreach efforts and engagements with Pacifica’s prospective students. The OEA will also work closely with other department staff and supervisors to assist in supporting students, applicants, and workflow to ensure documentation and data integrity within the institute’s systems, policies, and procedures.

Working primarily from the Pacifica campus, the Outreach and Events Associate will serve as an initial touchpoint for prospective students, whether in-person or virtually. The ideal candidate is an effective, personable communicator who enjoys engaging in conversation and has a relational presence. The Associate also would exhibit strong administrative skills, comfort with technical platforms, events and logistical coordination, and the ability to learn and adapt to systems, programs, processes, and culture.

Associate Responsibilities:

Conduct targeted outreach efforts for prospective students

Be a regular presence on-campus to support engagement with prospective and new students, including coordinating and conducting campus tours and other events

Support Admissions Advisors with outreach communication to prospective students

Provide information on internal and external inquiries regarding Pacifica programs

Assist in planning, calendaring, and attending recruitment and outreach events (both in-person and virtually) at colleges, conferences, local events and other designated events

Assist in processing new applicant files

Data entry and reporting using Pacifica’s CRM and SMS systems to aid in admissions processes and reporting

Take on special projects to support admissions workflow and communication

Support Campus Services with reception and other duties.

Be knowledgeable about Pacifica’s programs and the admissions process in order to speak clearly about them and guide prospective students.

Typical Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.

Experience with CRMs and other software systems preferred (i.e., Slate, PowerCampus, EventBrite, SurveyMonkey, AdobeSign)

Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively, independently, and efficiently with tight time constraints.

Experience working in an academic environment helpful

Ability to work with flexibility to include evenings, weekends, extended hours and occasional holidays when needed.

Must be able to work from Pacifica’s campuses in the Santa Barbara area. The position may involve some remote work or travel but does require regular on-campus presence.

Executive Recruitment

Executive Recruitment

None Currently

Pacifica Graduate Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, or covered veteran status.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can start employment with Pacifica. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants.

If your qualifications meet our current needs, please send your resume to the email address listed below. Please indicate on the subject line the position you are applying. No faxes or phone calls, please.

You can apply online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/pacifica