Director, Career Services

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Position Number : 40033629

Payroll Title : Director, Career Services | CAREER SVC MGR 1 (000297)

Job Code : 000297

Job Open Date : 11 / 10 / 2025

Application Review Begins : 12 / 10 / 2025

Department Code (Name) : CARE (CAREER SERVICES)

Percentage of Time : 100

Union Code (Name) : 99

Employee Class (Appointment Type) : Staff : Career

FLSA Status : Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program) : MSP

Salary Grade : Grade 24

Pay Rate / Range : The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $97,200 to $118,400 / 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 : Bldg 599, Office 1200A

Working Days and Hours : Mon-Friday 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm

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.

Department Marketing Statement :

Career Services strives to educate and empower all students and recent graduates to prepare for and pursue success. We are seeking a dynamic professional to play a major role in the new vision for Career Services at UC Santa Barbara. Career Services helps undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent alumni make informed decisions about their futures by providing comprehensive resources, programs, career counseling, internships, employment and professional / graduate school options - whether they are building upon a liberal arts education, leveraging their academic preparation in business or engineering, envisioning a future in medicine, or seeking a career in the corporate or nonprofit workforce. Career Services' vision is to inspire students to explore and gain knowledge of their future goals. By providing programs and resources, our department supports students in attaining relevant experience and developing important relationships, enabling them to address the world's needs and challenges to their work. Career Services, a department of Students Affairs, employs 13 staff members and student employees

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

Brief Summary of Job Duties :

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean, Student Success , the Career Services Director provides leadership for the development and implementation of programs, initiatives, policies, and procedures which ensure that Career Services maintains currency, relevancy and strong customer service, compliance with relevant regulations, and delivers services which are in alignment with changing economic and employment market trends, client needs, and the mission of the University and the Division of Student Affairs. The director oversees service delivery in the following programmatic areas : career education / counseling, internship & experiential learning programs, employer engagement & relations, and business and administration. The director provides leadership for the development and assessment of learning and success outcomes for all Career Services programs and services, ensuring reputable and state-of-the-art operations are data-informed. The director represents Career Services in campus-wide, regional, and system-wide meetings and initiatives including those led by the UC President and UCSB Executive Leadership.

Required Qualifications :

• Master's degree in higher education, student affairs, business, counseling, or related field.
• 4-6 years Progressively responsible leadership experience in career services, higher education, employer relations, or a related area.
• 1-3 years Proven success in building cross-functional teams, managing change, and scaling programs through innovation and data-informed strategy.

1-3 years Deep knowledge of labor market trends, career development theory, inclusive advising and counseling practices, and emerging technologies (AI, social media recruiting, virtual engagement).

Preferred Qualifications :

Special Conditions of Employment :

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement :

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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For more information, please visit University of California Policy on Vaccinations - https : / / policy.ucop.edu / doc / 5000695 / VaccinationProgramsPolicy

Equal Employment Opportunity :

The University of California 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, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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