She or he also will provide professional support to the volunteer leadership of The UCSB Foundation, an independent corporation. The Associate Vice Chancellor for Development will work with the Chancellor and senior university officers to direct a complex and ambitious fund-raising operation for UC Santa Barbara's five colleges and schools and related academic units. Dual reporting to both the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement and the Chancellor, the Associate Vice Chancellor will manage a professional staff of about 23 working in major gifts, corporate and foundation relations, annual giving, planned giving, donor relations, and development. We seek someone with superior analytic and interpersonal skills and management experience who can communicate well with diverse audiences. Substantial professional experience in fund-raising and strategic planning is required, with experience in an educational setting preferred.
Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of California at Santa Barbara is a research university of approximately 19,000 students. UCSB is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Its fund-raising operation has grown substantially in recent years and significant expansion is in progress, with a capital campaign planned. To apply, please send a resume, a letter of application, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three to five references. She or he will ensure that the senior academic community is personally involved in development efforts and that they receive expert advice and staff support.