Development Assistant, Engineering & the Sciences

Position Number: 40070887

Payroll Title: BLANK AST 3 (004722)

Job Code: 004722

Job Open Date: 1/6/26

Application Review Begins: 1/22/26

Department Code (Name): DEVL (DEVELOPMENT)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union Code (Name): CX

Employee Class: Staff: Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $29.35 to $30.73/hour. 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 $29.35 to $42.06/hour.

Work Location: 2505C Phelps Hall

Working Days and Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Hybrid Work Arrangement: Eligible for a maximum of one day per week Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations) work arrangement after successful completion of probationary period.

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

Department Marketing Statement:

The UC Santa Barbara Office of Development blends the strengths of both a centralized and a decentralized operation. Although all development officers report to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development or his/her designee, some are dedicated to specific schools and units, working hand-in-hand with Deans, Directors and faculty to secure private support. Additional development officers focus on specific regions of the country and/or are dedicated to increasing involvement by alumni, parents and friends. A strong central core initiates programs, or provides guidance and expertise, in foundation relations, planned giving, capital projects, donor stewardship, The UCSB Foundation and other areas of specialization. An integrated tracking and coordination system ensures a collaborative and smooth working environment, all aimed at enhancing UC Santa Barbara's attractiveness to, and involvement with, the private sector.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties:

The Development Assistant serves as the primary initial contact for six Directors of Development (hereafter referred to as "the Directors") in the Engineering and the Sciences Development Office (hereafter referred to as "the Office") and provides essential administrative and financial support that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fundraising program. This position would be assigned to at least three Directors but up to six. Assists the Directors with all aspects of analysis, planning and implementation strategies for the College of Engineering and the Division of Science, to support the research mission by securing support from private donors. This responsibility requires strong analytical skills as well as the ability to act professionally, independently, and exercise discretion and sound judgment. Also provides administrative support, which includes handling confidential, high profile, and time sensitive matters involving senior UC Santa Barbara administrators, faculty, staff, collaborating institutions and the donor community.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Suite and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Excellent customer service skills are required, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational skills and unfailing attention to detail and accuracy combined with the ability to work under tight and shifting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 1-3 years Working in a busy office or work environment
• Typing speed of 64 wpm or higher
• High level of initiative, creativity and energy.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• May be called upon to work occasional evenings and weekends at various campus-wide events.
• 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% Development and Donor Relations Support - Works independently with donor, prospect, fund-raising and gift data retrieved from the Advance database. Must analyze this complex data in order to design and produce comprehensive management reports to prepare the Directors of Development (Directors) for Engineering and the Sciences for personal solicitations and contacts with donors and prospects. Prepares and updates gift and biographical profiles on donors and prospects by analyzing donor gift records and gift trends to ensure that data accurately reflects a match of specific donors to specific fund-raising priorities. Communicates with donors, prospects, volunteers, trustees, key university administrators, faculty, staff and community leaders and represents the Office in the absence of the Directors. Discretely and professionally handles sensitive information and complies with all appropriate UC Santa Barbara policies and procedures. Responsible for all donation paperwork for the Office, including UDEV forms. Includes coordination with the Office of Development's Research and Prospect Management units, Advancement Services unit, Gift Administration, and The UC Santa Barbara Foundation. Creates and maintains donor and other files needed by the Directors and analyzes data contained in these files to provide reports, letters, and memos to assist the Directors in all aspects of fund-raising duties. Prepares specific gift reports and background data for Directors' interactions and meetings with senior administrators, faculty, trustees, and volunteers. Acts as liaison between the Office and campus administrators regarding Engineering and Sciences fund-raising programs. At the direction of the Directors, assists in planning and hosting donor cultivation and recognition events. Coordinates all necessary arrangements including parking, room reservations, room set-up and arrangements, dining arrangements, sign-in, RSVP's, correspondence with both internal campus event planning and facilities departments as well as outside vendors.

• 50% Administrative & Financial Support - Provides coordinated administrative and professional support for the Directors. Effectively anticipates and performs multiple support tasks, recognizes and solves problems, facilitates a wide variety of requests for assistance, and manages time effectively with shifting priorities and deadlines. Prepares executive level correspondence and compiles data for various business purposes. Utilizes Excel to create, produce, share, organize and analyze relational data. Coordinates calendar scheduling for the Directors. Must be adept at assessing priorities and resolving conflicting requests. Includes scheduling appointments and arranging meetings with community members, students, university officials, faculty, and administrators. Makes travel, entertainment, and meeting arrangements, including meetings and receptions held both on and off campus. Provides assistance for planning and organizing Engineering and Sciences events, including arranging for catering, invitations, parking, room reservations and follow-up activity in coordination with events planning staff. Completes and processes all university forms for travel and entertainment, including approval requests, advances, vouchers and check requests. Provides financial support to the units and assists in the management of the Directors' established budgets, monitors expenses against established budgets and brings discrepancies to the attention of the Directors and the Business Manager; makes recommendations to the Business Manager for needed supplies. Ensures that all activities and processes are conducted in compliance with University, division and department policies and procedures, and audit requirements.

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 - https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy

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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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