Development Assistant, Engineering & the Sciences

Development Assistant, Engineering & the Sciences
UCSB Development

Summary of Job Details
The Development Assistant serves as the primary initial contact for six Directors of Development (hereafter referred to as "the Directors") in the Engineering and the Sciences Development Office (hereafter referred to as "the Office") and provides essential administrative and financial support that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fundraising program. This position would be assigned to at least three Directors but up to six. Assists the Directors with all aspects of analysis, planning and implementation strategies for the College of Engineering and the Division of Science, to support the research mission by securing support from private donors. This responsibility requires strong analytical skills as well as the ability to act professionally, independently, and exercise discretion and sound judgment. Also provides administrative support, which includes handling confidential, high profile, and time sensitive matters involving senior UC Santa Barbara administrators, faculty, staff, collaborating institutions and the donor community.

Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Suite and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs.
Excellent customer service skills are required, as is the ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion.
Exceptional verbal and interpersonal skills that foster positive relationships with diverse populations.
Strong organizational skills and unfailing attention to detail and accuracy combined with the ability to work under tight and shifting deadlines.

Special Conditions of Employment
May be called upon to work occasional evenings and weekends at various campus-wide events.
Satisfactory criminal history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Days/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:00pm

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.

Application review begins 1/22/26
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #83550