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Development Careers

Join the UC Santa Barbara Office of Development
What role will you play?

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

Open Positions

  • Senior Development Analyst, Central Development
    The Senior Development Analyst, Central Development, serves as a key central development staff member for the Office of Development providing essential support that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fundraising program that raises $120M+ annually. Reporting to the AVC or designee, the Analyst provides analytical leadership to support short- and long-term strategic planning and fundraising reporting; as well as project management, research, and analysis in support of annual fundraising goals and a wide variety of department fundraising initiatives, including comprehensive campaigns.
  • Development Coordinator, Donor Relations & Annual Giving
    The Development Coordinator serves as a key analyst and administrative support for Donor Relations & Stewardship and Central Annual Giving, including project management; research, analysis and writing in support of a wide variety of donor relations and departmental fundraising initiatives. The Development Coordinator possesses a diversified set of responsibilities ranging from data management to externally interfacing with donors.
  • Development Coordinator, Foundation & Corporate Relations
    The Development Coordinator, Foundation and Corporate Relations supports the FCR team in all aspects of its operations to build strong relationships with foundation and corporate partners from identification through stewardship and is responsible for the following: conducting in-depth prospect research; meeting complex foundation proposal and budget deadlines; drafting gift and grant proposals and other donor-facing materials and correspondence; running reports and analytics regarding program progress; supporting the unit's Development Officers in their strategy meetings with faculty and colleagues to identify well-aligned projects on campus; and supporting Corporate Relations strategic projects.
  • Development Coordinator, Intercollegiate Athletics
    The Development Coordinator for the Intercollegiate Athletics team in the Office of Development, serves as the analyst supporting a complex and multifaceted program and supporting all fundraisers within the unit. Coordinator reports to the Deputy Athletic Director, Development, maintaining a dotted line for general supervision to the Directors of Prospect Management and Development Research as it relates to research and prospect management processes. Provides leadership for analytical functions that support the strategic goals, initiatives, and projects as outlined by the Deputy Athletics Director of Development, leading toward philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and organizations.
  • Development Assistants - Regional Giving
    The Development Assistant(s) serves as the primary initial contact for two or more Directors of Development and works as part of a team of administrative staff to provide essential administrative and financial support 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 Regional Team, to support the University's overall mission by securing support from private donors (individuals, foundations and corporations). There are two positions available.

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.