Development Careers
There are so many opportunities to grow and innovate within the collaborative culture of UC Santa Barbara. The Office of Development serves every scholar on our beautiful seaside campus. We hope you will consider joining us to help fulfill UC Santa Barbara’s mission of research, teaching and public service.
UC Santa Barbara is widely recognized as a premier research university, and people are our greatest strength. We embrace the value and richness of a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. From our hiring process to the university programs we support, we are committed to these principles. We invite you to consider advancing your career in our Office of Development.
Review our open positions to find jobs of all levels that match your passions and skills. We look forward to welcoming new colleagues to our dynamic Office of Development.
Contact Development Recruitment at ia-dev.careers@ucsb.edu
- Director of Development, Student Affairs
This University Major Gifts Officer serves as the Director of Development ("Director") for Student Affairs and works to optimize philanthropic support for the University. The Director executes the identification, cultivation, solicitation, closing and stewardship of gifts from individuals, corporations and foundations to secure $2M+ in philanthropic support for 20+ departments within the Division of Student Affairs.
- Development Analyst, Regional Giving
Under general supervision, serves as the analyst for the Regional Development Team in the Office of Development, supporting a complex and multifaceted program in coordination with Central Development's Prospect Management, Development Research and Donor Relations units. Provides leadership for all analytical functions that support the strategic goals, initiatives and projects leading toward the philanthropic support from individuals, foundations and organizations.
- Development Analyst, University Library
Development Analyst, University Library Under general supervision, serves as the analyst for the University Library Development Team, supporting a complex and multifaceted University-wide program in coordination with Central Development's Prospect Management, Development Research, Donor Relations and Foundation Relations units. Provides leadership for all analytical functions that support the strategic goals, initiatives and projects that secure philanthropic support from individuals, foundations and organizations to the University Library.
- Development Assistant, Associate Vice Chancellor's Office
The Development Assistant serves as the primary initial contact for the Senior Managers of Development in the Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor, Central and Executive Development, and provides essential administrative and financial support that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fundraising program
- Development Assistant, Engineering & the Sciences
The Development Assistant serves as the primary initial contact for five Directors of Development in the Engineering and the Sciences Development Office and provides essential administrative and financial support that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fundraising program. Assists the Directors with all aspects of analysis, planning and implementation strategies for the College of Engineering and the Division of Science, to support the research mission by securing support from private donors.
- Development Assistant, Humanities & Fine Arts
Development Assistant, Humanities & Fine Arts Serves as the primary initial contact for three Directors of Development in the Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) team to provide essential administrative and financial support that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fund-raising program to secure support that is critical to the successful operation.
- Development Assistant, Student Affairs & Grants
The Development Assistant serves as the primary contact for the Directors of Development for Student Affairs and provides essential administrative and financial support for the Student Affairs Division that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fund-raising program. Assists the Directors with all aspects of analysis, planning and implementation strategies for the Student Affairs Division, to support its research mission by securing support from private donors. This requires strong analytical skills as well as the ability to act professionally, independently, and exercise discretion and sound judgment.
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