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, Math, Life & Physical Sciences
This University Major Gifts Officer serves as the Director of Development for the Sciences (Math, Life and Physical Sciences in the College of Letters and Science) and other collaborative fund-raising initiatives. Works to optimize philanthropic support for key fund-raising initiatives, in response to academic priorities established by the Dean of the Sciences and select affiliated program directors. As a member of the Development Office staff, fund-raising efforts are devoted primarily to engineering and science initiatives (90%), with the remaining time (10%) to other University initiatives, as appropriate.
- Senior Director of Information Systems & Technology
The Senior Director of Information Systems & Technology leads and manages the Division of Institutional Advancement's information systems area to achieve departmental, divisional and institutional business objectives. Provides a high level of technical expertise and understanding on all Institutional Advancement data systems and develops associated business processes for optimal operation. Provides supervision of all data acquisition, data integrity, database administration, technical training and support services.
- Associate Director of Development, Humanities & Fine Arts
The Associate Director of Development, Humanities and Fine Arts (HFA) will personally work with donor prospects to optimize philanthropy to benefit UC Santa Barbara and to support the priorities of the Division of Humanities and Fine Arts. Primary emphasis is on the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual prospects (alumni, parents and friends) and when appropriate, foundations and corporations.
- Programs Coordinator, University Support Groups
The Programs Coordinator (PC) serves as part of the Alumni Affairs team and works closely with the Director of Government and Community Relations to support the program-management and coordination of the University Support Groups and local community alumni. The position serves both as an external outreach coordinator, building programs in the Santa Barbara community and serves as the financial analyst to the University Support Groups.
- Development Analyst, Principal & Leadership Gifts
The Development Analyst for the Principal and Leadership gifts (P&LG) development team supports analytical functions to advance the strategic goals, initiatives, and projects that secure philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, and organizations at the $1M+ level. Works closely with development managers in supporting principal, leadership, and major gift moves management; coordinating major gift strategy meetings; assisting with event management; supporting donor stewardship; supporting prospect and donor visits, and serving as a resource to the P&LG team.
- Development Assistant, Social Sciences
The Development Assistant serves as the primary initial contact for four Directors of Development 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 Division of Social Sciences, to support its research mission by securing support from private donors.
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