Associate Director, Campus Planning & Design

Position Number
:

Payroll Title
: PLNG SPEC 5

Job Code
: 0489

Job Open Date
: 12/10/2025

Application Review Begins
: 1/5/2026

Department Code (Name): BAPO (Budget and Planning Office)

Percentage of Time
: 100%

Union Code (Name): 99 Non-represented

Employee Class (Appointment Type):
Staff:
Career

FLSA Status
:
Exempt

Salary Grade
: MSP/26

Pay Rate/Range
:
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $140,000 to $175,100/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 $119,400 to $230,800/yr.

Work Location
:
Cheadle Hall - 1325

Working Days and Hours
: M-F 8-5

Benefits Eligibility
:
Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable
:
Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

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

Benefits of Belonging
:
Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC

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), Plan Amendments, and environmental and physical planning on the campus from the programming stage through approvals at the Campus, Office of the President, Regents and California Coastal Commission. Provides expert level expertise, advice and counsel on the development, revision, and implementation of the LRDP.

The position is recognized as the campus' expert on long-range and environmental planning. Represents the campus and university officials in community and governmental relationships. Coordinates with staff UCOP Physical and Environmental Planning in preparing the LRDP, Coastal Plan, and EIR as well as supporting material, related reports, and presentations. Manages and works with professional consultants working on the LRDP as well as physical planning studies including community affairs, planning, and environmental specialists.

Works in close association with the Directors of Capital and Physical Planning, Design and Construction Services and Facilities Management to ensure the campus is compliant with all local, state, and federal environmental laws that pertain to the UC Santa Barbara campus. Works in close coordination with these directors in the planning, programming, design and implementation phase of all projects subject to outside or internal agencies reviews.

Responsible for the supervision of the Planning staff, composed of up to two Senior Planners and one Principal Planner, and work study and intern positions.

• Bachelor's degree - Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Expert knowledge / skills in all aspects of city and environmental planning, architecture, other planning-related fields, including knowledge / skills in large-scale site planning.
• Must be judicious and possess political acumen, have expert project management experience, negotiation skills, excellent writing, and analytical capabilities, be adept at public speaking, and have a track record of successfully managing multiple projects with competing demands under the pressure of deadlines.
• Expert skills in building, maintaining and nurturing strong professional relationships to achieve short and long range organizational development goals.
• Expert knowledge of the organization, including its architectural history, short and long range development plans, infrastructure and current, on-going and future design and construction plans.

• 7-9 years - In closely related field
• Master's degree - Masters in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, City Planning or other planning or environmental related field preferred.

• Satisfactory criminal history background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

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…