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
- Associate Director of Development, Regional Giving
The Associate Director of Development, Regional Giving will personally work with donor prospects to optimize philanthropy to benefit UC Santa Barbara and to support the priorities of the Regional & Parent Giving Team as well as Central Development. Primary emphasis is on the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual prospects (alumni, parents and friends) and when appropriate, foundations and corporations.
- 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, 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.
UC Santa Barbara does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. UC Santa Barbara is an equal opportunity employer.