Associate Director, Campus Planning & Design

Associate Director, Campus Planning & Design

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Position Number:
Payroll

Title:

PLNG SPEC 5
Job Code: 0489
Job Open Date: 12/10/2025
Application Review Begins: 1/5/2026
Department: BAPO (Budget and Planning Office)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code: 99 Non-represented
Employee Class: Staff:
Career
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: MSP/26
Pay Rate/Range: Budgeted $140,000–$175,100/year (full range $119,400–$230,800/year).
Work Location: Cheadle Hall – 1325
Working Days and

Hours:

M-F 8-5
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Remote Work: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

Brief Summary of Job Duties
Under the supervision of the Director of Capital & Physical Planning, the Associate Director is responsible for the development and supervision of the Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) and related environmental and physical planning from programming through approval at the Campus, Office of the President, Regents, and California Coastal Commission. The role serves as the campus expert on long‑range and environmental planning, representing UC Santa Barbara in community and governmental relationships, coordinating with UCOP Physical and Environmental Planning to prepare the LRDP, Coastal Plan, and Environmental Impact Report (EIR), and managing professional consultants.

The Associate Director works closely with Directors of Capital & Physical Planning, Design and Construction Services, and Facilities Management to ensure compliance with environmental laws and to support planning, programming, design, and implementation of projects subject to external or internal agency reviews. The position supervises a planning staff of up to two Senior Planners and one Principal Planner, as well as work‑study and intern positions.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalent experience and training.
• Expert knowledge of city and environmental planning, architecture, and large‑scale site planning.
• Strong political acumen, project management, negotiation, writing, analytical, public speaking, and proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands.
• Expertise in building and maintaining professional relationships to achieve short and long‑range organizational goals.
• In‑depth knowledge of the university’s architectural history, development plans, infrastructure, and ongoing construction plans.

• 7–9 years of experience in a closely related field.
• Master’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City Planning, or a related environmental planning field.

• Satisfactory criminal history background check.
• UC Santa Barbara is a Tobacco‑Free environment.

Final candidates must disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct, or an appeal of a substantiated misconduct finding. Misconduct includes violations of policies on sexual harassment, assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination.

• 10% Administration – Develops and implements physical and environmental planning, manages staff, coordinates consultant services, and oversees budgets and approvals.
• 30% Long‑Range Planning – Manages preparation of the LRDP, stakeholder consultation, and liaison with regulatory agencies.
• 55% Environmental Review of Campus Projects – Reviews proposed projects for LRDP consistency, determines review levels, prepares CEQA documents, and coordinates approvals.
• 5% Community Representation and Presentations – Represents campus in community meetings, public hearings, and government relations.

All employees must comply with the University of California Vaccination Programs Policy.

UC Santa Barbara 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, or protected veteran status.

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