Office of Black Student Development Director

Job Posting Details

Position Number:
Payroll

Title:

ACAD ACHIEVEMENT MGR 1 (000300)
Job Code: 000300
Job Open Date: 2/10/26
Application Review Begins: 3/10/26
Department: Office of Black Student Development (OBSD)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
Employee Class: Staff:
Career
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: 24
Pay Rate/Range: $105,680 - $115,000/year (budgeted); $97,200 - $182,000/year (full range)
Work Location: Student Resource Building - 2210, UCSB Campus
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (some evenings and weekends required)
Benefits: Full Benefits
Remote/Hybrid: Hybrid – subject to approval after probationary period and as needed
Special Instructions: Include resume and cover letter in application

The Office of Black Student Development is dedicated to advancing the holistic support of UCSB’s undergraduate and graduate student communities. It focuses on recruitment & retention, holistic support, advocacy, and academic success, partnering across campus to create inclusive environments that foster belonging and sustainable achievement.

Working at UC means being part of a vibrant institution that values contributions, offering excellent retirement and health benefits.

As Director, lead the campus-wide effort to engage and succeed Black students, oversee advisory groups, interface with senior campus leaders, and manage the department’s strategic planning, assessment, budgeting, and service delivery. Build partnerships, advance research, and contribute to campus climate and inclusion initiatives.

• Master’s Degree
• 4–6 years of professional experience in higher education
• Experience writing grants, producing reports, and leading key initiatives
• Experience working with Black students and the broader Black community in a university setting
• Supervision experience, including conflict management and team development
• Awareness and membership in national organizations supporting Black students or diaspora
• Experience developing programming tailored to Black student needs
• Advanced knowledge of student development theories and Black student retention issues
• Expertise in higher education administration, policies, and Student Affairs practice
• Proficiency in evidence‑based methodologies to enhance curricular and co‑curricular success
• Knowledge of establishing objectives and rigorously assessing outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal, advocacy, and communication skills
• Ability to navigate complex political situations within campus culture
• Advanced understanding of anti‑discrimination policies and procedures
• High confidentiality, sensitivity, and professionalism in complex situations
• Initiative, problem‑solving, diplomacy, accountability, and professional judgment
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities
• Familiarity with University standards, UC policies, and business processes

• Preferred PhD
• Experience with shared governance (committee work, community/state/national involvement)

• May be required to work occasional nights and weekends
• Mandated reporting requirements for Child Abuse
• UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act
• Satisfactory criminal history (background check)
• UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment

Applicants must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions of misconduct within the last seven years, or any appeal of substantiated misconduct at a previous employer. “Misconduct” includes violations of policies on harassment, discrimination, or other workplace abuses.

• Lead OBSD’s vision, strategic plan, and organizational model for Black and underserved student success.
• Develop assessment and evaluation plans for all initiatives, using culturally informed, evidence‑based decision‑making.
• Collaborate with campus partners to address intersectionality and promote inclusive climate.
• Advise campus leadership on policies, data analysis, and direct services to support inclusion and retention.
• Establish partnerships and…