Associate Director

Position Number 40033302 Payroll Title CAREER SVC SUPV 2 (004520) Job Code 004520 Job Open Date 9/15/26 Application Review Begins 9/30/26 Department Code (Name) CARE (CAREER SERVICES) Percentage of Time 100% Union Code (Name) 99 Non-Represented Employee Class (Appointment Type) Staff: Career FLSA Status Exempt Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program) PSS Salary Grade Grade 22 Pay Rate/Range The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $81,600 to $97,050/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $81,600 to $147,800/year. Work Location Student Services - 1109A Working Days and Hours M-F 8-5 Benefits Eligibility Full Benefits Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations) Department Marketing Statement Career Services strives to educate and empower all students and recent graduates to prepare for and pursue success. We are seeking a dynamic professional to play a major role in the new vision for Career Services at UC Santa Barbara. Career Services helps undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni make informed decisions about their futures by providing comprehensive resources, programs, career counseling, internships, and employment and professional /graduate school options - whether they are building upon a liberal arts education, leveraging their academic preparation in business or engineering, envisioning a future in medicine, or seeking a career in the corporate or nonprofit workforce. Career Services' vision is to inspire students to explore and gain knowledge of their future goals. By providing programs and resources, our office supports students to attain relevant experience and develop important relationships to address the world's needs and challenges through their work. Career Services, a department of Students Affairs, has 16 staff members and 12 student employees. Benefits of Belonging Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC. Brief Summary of Job Duties Along with the Executive Director, Business Officer, and Associate Director, the Associate Director works as part of the Leadership Team responsible for long-range planning, design, and implementation of Career Services. Understands all aspects of career services management system; suggests changes or improvements as appropriate. Participates in the development, implementation, review and evaluation of career education programs and services. Develops general policy and procedures of the agency, oversees a budget, and hires new staff. The Associate Director establishes vision and oversees all aspects of career education-related efforts and activities by overseeing the career education unit. Uses strategic planning to develop strategies to serve emerging student populations, delivers career education information in ways that resonate with today's students and infuses career readiness into the UCSB culture. Effectively recruits, on-boards, trains and mentors new employees. Leverages the online platform that Career Services uses to connect with students and to collect data and career destinations information. Required Qualifications Master's Degree in career counseling, business administration, or related field or equivalent work experience. Preferred Qualifications 4-6 years relevant experience preferably in management, leadership, career counseling, and staff supervision. Special Conditions of Employment Satisfactory criminal history background check Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within #J-18808-Ljbffr