Assistant Dean of Students

Position Number: 41265069

Payroll Title: STDT LIFE DEV MGR 1 (000319)

Job Code: 000319

Job Open Date: 9/2/26

Application Review Begins: 9/18/26

Department Code (Name): DOST (DEAN OF STUDENTS)

Percentage of Time: 100

Union Code (Name): 99-Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): MSP

Salary Grade: Grade 23

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $90,600/year to $115,614/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 $90,600/year to $166,400/year.

Work Location: Student Resource Building - 2260

Working Days and Hours : Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, evening and weekend hours may be required

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid Eligible - This is primarily an in-person role, occasional remote work will be approved. The university has the authority to change or revoke hybrid scheduling with reasonable notice. Incumbent must be available to be in the office as requested or full time should operational needs require it.

Special Instructions:

For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

Department Marketing Statement:

The Dean of Students Office is concerned with the holistic development and the complete student experience, in and out of the classroom. The office is responsive to both individual and community-wide student needs and often works to address or resolve student concerns that arise out of unique circumstances (whether on or off campus) that impact a student's academic progress. In addition to providing leadership to the Student Life departments, the Dean of Students Office spearheads and supports a number of initiatives and provides special services to assist students facing challenges.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

The position reports to the Dean of Students and serves as the sub-control point for the MultiCultural Center, LGBT Services, and the Women's Center and Non-Traditional Student Resources. Provides knowledgeable oversight of these department operations and devises optimal staffing models to ensure strong strategic and day-to-day leadership. Drives student success policies and protocols to ensure a framework of equity and social justice. Ensures teamwork, productivity, and promotes a workplace climate in these units that is inclusive and respectful of difference. Provides leadership for campus- and division-wide initiatives and committees that develop policy and address campus climate issues.

Serves as the initial contact for administration to students particularly in the areas of campus climate and identity resources. Works closely with the dean of students and associate vice chancellor for student life on student issues of concern. Represents the dean of students at meetings and events, as necessary.

Provides project management and leadership for the associate vice chancellor for student life. Serves as a member of the Student Life leadership team responding on behalf of the Division of Student Affairs to student and campus crises, including student demonstrations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Student Affairs and in the areas of campus climate.
• Advanced leadership experience in student activities, student organization advising, leadership development, orientation programs, culturally responsive student support programs and/or first-year experience initiatives.
• Experience working in a higher education setting with knowledge of UC campus policies.
• Experience managing and evaluating employees in a higher education setting.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff and community members.
• Experience with cultural competency and identity development.
• This position entails a high degree of independence that requires judgment, discretion, and personal initiative, as well as problem-solving and consensus-building abilities.
• It also requires excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, a broad knowledge of current issues in higher education, and an extensive knowledge of University policies, procedures, and federal mandates, as well as a broad knowledge of campus climate issues and an ability to manage tense or politically-charged situations with political acumen, humility, and respect.
• The assistant dean must also have an in-depth knowledge of the Division of Student Affairs as well as sensitivity to the political climate, social justice issues, and campus and community cultural sub-groups and an ability to develop successful collaborations across organizational boundaries.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in education, counseling, public administration, social work, sociology, or a related field.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Occasional work in the evenings and weekends.
• Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse.
• UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act.
• Satisfactory criminal history background check.
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

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 the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

50% Student Issues and Concerns:

The assistant dean takes on a primary role in solving problems on a wide array of issues. Some examples include addressing campus climate concerns; consulting with departments on changing student needs and demands; and overseeing campus events that require special handling due to their intrinsic importance or controversial nature. Keeps abreast of student political issues and activities for the Student Life leadership team and advises the dean of students, associate vice chancellor for student life, and senior associate dean for student life on issues as they arise. The assistant dean works closely with department/program directors and students on student issues, demands, climate issues or other areas of concern. Leverages their knowledge, expertise, and authority in finding solutions and uses discretion and political acumen to determine if and when concerns need to rise to the dean of students or associate vice chancellor for student life. The assistant dean serves as one of five lead members of the Demonstration Resource Team and monitors protests, demonstrations and rallies and manages student emergencies, and interacts with faculty, parents, community members, as necessary. Maintains relationships with key student leaders, faculty supporting student requests/demands, and community members.

30% Management and Administration/ Divisional Sub-Control Point:

Works with program/department heads for the MultiCultural Center, Women's Center/Non-Traditional Students Resource Center, and the Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity in defining and achieving departmental mission and goals, in problem solving, in maintaining sound fiscal management, and in ensuring compliance with UC policies and procedures and state and federal laws. Supervises and evaluates department/program directors and provides advocacy at the cluster level for departmental needs. Evaluates programming and assists with the overall curation and design of educational content and programming that supports the needs of current students, particularly around the areas of identity development, culture, LGBTQ+ issues, and non-traditional student needs. Serves as a proxy for the dean of students when necessary. Promotes and supports the 'Dean of Students brand' and marketing, and periodically contributes to social media and other promotional events and materials.

10% Student Life Leadership Team:

Is a key member of the Student Life Cluster leadership team. Meets weekly with the leadership team, and assists the team with reaching cluster goals and objectives. Works with cluster directors on projects or initiatives that benefit students. Oversees the compliance work of subordinate staff in the Dean of Students Office (e.g. digital accessibility, adherence to new and existing federal and state regulations as they relate to the work of Student Life, and new student education requirements).

10% Student Life Cluster projects:

Assists the associate vice chancellor for student life, dean of students, and senior associate dean for student life in various projects and initiatives that advance the Student Life mission, vision, and values. Works with subordinate staff on priority projects within the cluster. Formulates assessment materials and assists with data analysis to support the Student Life departments and services.

UC Vaccination Programs Policy:

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccinations Programs.

As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations -

*Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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