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 Code (Name): OBSD (OFFICE OF BLACK STUDENT DEVELOPMENT)
• 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: 24
• Pay Rate/Range:
  The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $105,680 - $115,000/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 $97,200 to $182,000/year.
• Work Location:
  
  Student Resource Building - 2210
• Working Days and
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, some evening and weekends required
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Full Benefits
• Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable:
  Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations);
  Hybrid work schedule will be considered after the probationary period has been completed and as long as hybrid arrangements are approved by the Division of Student Affairs. 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 Office of Black Student Development is dedicated to advancing the holistic support of UCSB’s undergraduate and graduate student communities. It supports the student experience at UCSB through a focus on four key areas:
  Recruitment & Retention, Holistic Support, Advocacy, and Academic Success. The OBSD team works with campus partners to create and cultivate innovative programs and services. It develops, shares, and actively engages its students and partners in a unique combination of student advocacy, academic resources, support services and collaborations to achieve a more inclusive, empowering and enriching campus experience. These services and partnerships work together to create a positive learning environment, foster a sense of belonging and assist students to achieve sustainable academic excellence, as well as career and life success.
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The Director provides leadership, vision, and management for the campus-wide effort responsible for Black student engagement and success and for advancing a framework for holistic student success for all UCSB students. Oversees advisory group(s), including the Black Resource Committee (BRC). Interfaces with senior campus leaders, Black Student Union (BSU), University of California (UC), and UCSB campus representatives (faculty/staff/administrators, student leaders, and pertinent student organizations).

Advises campus leadership and provides the full range of campus consultation, policy and data analysis, and direct services to support student inclusion and retention. Leads the strategic planning, assessment, academic services, and implementation of long‑range goals related to Black students’ success and holistic student success for all UCSB students. Participates in local, regional, and national organizations to stay abreast of initiatives and research about Black students in higher education and best practices.

Establishes partnership agreements and a program model inclusive of identifying and addressing barriers that impede/motivators that enhance curricular and co‑curricular success for Black students, and other marginalized groups. Participates in campus diversity awareness and advocacy efforts designed…