Payroll Title: BLANK AST 3
Job Code: 4722
Job Open Date: 10/15/24
Application Review Begins: 10/30/24
Department Code (Name): DEVL (DEVELOPMENT)
Percentage of Time: 100
Union Code (Name): CX – Clerical/Admin
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff: Career
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: STEPS
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $28.44 - $29.78/hr. The full salary range for this position is $28.44 - $40.76/hr. 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.
Work Location: 2720 Ellison Hall
Working Days and Hours: M-F, 8 am – 5 pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid *
- A maximum of one day/week after successful completion of probationary period as long as hybrid arrangements are approved by the supervisor and department leadership. The University has the authority to change or revoke hybrid scheduling with reasonable notice. Incumbent must be available to work on campus should operational needs require it.
Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Brief Summary of Job Duties:
The Development Assistant serves as the primary initial contact for two or more Directors of Development (hereafter referred to as "the Directors") and works as part of a team of administrative staff, managed by the Development Services Officer to provide essential administrative and financial support that is critical to the successful operation of a complex fund-raising program. Assists the Directors with all aspects of analysis, planning and implementation strategies for the Regional Team, to support the University's overall mission by securing support from private donors (individuals, foundations and corporations). This 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 but is not limited to: scheduling appointments, making travel arrangements, directing critical calls, updating databases and spreadsheets, completing paperwork in compliance with University and Department policies and procedures, and handling confidential, high profile, and time sensitive matters involving senior UC Santa Barbara administrators, faculty, staff, collaborating institutions and the donor community all in a timely and professional manner in accordance with Development and UCSB standards, policies and protocols.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent experience
- Excellent computer skills including strong proficiency in Google Suite and demonstrated ability to quickly learn various software programs
- Excellent grammar, composition and proofreading skills.
- Strong organizational skills and unfailing attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in all aspects of work.
- Ability to effectively solve problems and demonstrate sound reasoning and judgment.
Special Conditions of Employment:
- Occasional evenings and weekends at various Development Office, Institutional Advancement or campus-wide events.
- Satisfactory criminal history background check
- UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
UC Vaccination Programs Policy
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
