UC Santa Barbara
Job Summary
AS Executive Director – a senior leadership role within Associated Students of UC Santa Barbara. The Director is the chief administrative and fiscal officer responsible for all fiscal management, staff personnel, facilities and legal matters of the organization under the oversight of the undergraduate student government. The Executive Director supports a complex enterprise with an annual budget exceeding $16 million and a statewide student service and governance mission. Responsibilities
• Serves as the chief fiscal officer, accountable for the financial integrity of the Association, inclusive of budgeting, fiscal planning, internal controls, procurement and financial reporting. • Oversees personnel management and human resources, ensuring staffing practices align with University policy, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable labor regulations. • Provides strategic planning and long‑term agenda, unifying various goals into a multi‑year framework, collaborating with student leaders and professional staff. • Acts as the senior advisor to all areas of student government, including the Senate, Judicial Council, and Executive Officers, providing perspective‑neutral guidance on legal, financial, educational and social matters. • Manages risk management, legal matters and compliance, ensuring that associated students operations, contracts and programs comply with applicable laws, UC policies and regulatory requirements. • Leads and approves all enterprise budgeting and long‑range financial planning in partnership with student finance leadership and professional staff. • Provides executive leadership and final approval authority for space planning, allocation and facility use across all Associated Students locations. • Directly advises A.S. elections and oversees A.S. elections. • Maintains transparent reporting and continuous improvement across units, delivering timely status updates to student leaders when delays occur. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. 4–6 years significant management experience. 4–6 years significant experience working with student‑led governance bodies or youth‑led organizations. Expert knowledge of student development theories and practices coupled with strong cultural competency and sensitivity. Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, maintaining a deep reverence and respect for student autonomy in decision‑making and development. Ability to foster an inclusive environment and respond effectively to the needs of a diverse student and staff body, including individuals from first‑generation, religious, immigrant, and culturally diverse communities. Effective intercultural communication abilities. Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide other managers in the planning and stewardship of new initiatives. Strong delegation skills. Ability to navigate a variety of complex and sensitive issues and problems with a high degree of political acumen regarding sensitive matters. Thorough knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. Strong abilities in problem identification and reasoning to address and resolve conflicts effectively among staff and students. Expert skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes, or services to drive continuous improvement. Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems and establish a strategic vision for departmental effectiveness. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing circumstances and priorities. Strong skills in long‑term project management and accomplishment, with proven abilities in multitasking and managing competing deadlines. Proven ability to learn common University‑specific computer application programs necessary for financial management/planning and resource stewardship. Demonstrated commitment to community engagement and public service through active partnership and outreach initiatives. Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in related area. Special Conditions of Employment
The Executive Director’s appointment is indefinite. The position is at will. The position reports directly to the A.S. President and the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Life. The Executive Director must give regular reports to the ASUCSB Senate, prioritizing transparency. The position may be terminated for cause upon a three‑fourths (3/4ths) majority approval of the voting membership of the ASUCSB Senate and/or upon the request of Student Affairs leadership. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Satisfactory criminal history background check. UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determined that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. 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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AS Executive Director – a senior leadership role within Associated Students of UC Santa Barbara. The Director is the chief administrative and fiscal officer responsible for all fiscal management, staff personnel, facilities and legal matters of the organization under the oversight of the undergraduate student government. The Executive Director supports a complex enterprise with an annual budget exceeding $16 million and a statewide student service and governance mission. Responsibilities
• Serves as the chief fiscal officer, accountable for the financial integrity of the Association, inclusive of budgeting, fiscal planning, internal controls, procurement and financial reporting. • Oversees personnel management and human resources, ensuring staffing practices align with University policy, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable labor regulations. • Provides strategic planning and long‑term agenda, unifying various goals into a multi‑year framework, collaborating with student leaders and professional staff. • Acts as the senior advisor to all areas of student government, including the Senate, Judicial Council, and Executive Officers, providing perspective‑neutral guidance on legal, financial, educational and social matters. • Manages risk management, legal matters and compliance, ensuring that associated students operations, contracts and programs comply with applicable laws, UC policies and regulatory requirements. • Leads and approves all enterprise budgeting and long‑range financial planning in partnership with student finance leadership and professional staff. • Provides executive leadership and final approval authority for space planning, allocation and facility use across all Associated Students locations. • Directly advises A.S. elections and oversees A.S. elections. • Maintains transparent reporting and continuous improvement across units, delivering timely status updates to student leaders when delays occur. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. 4–6 years significant management experience. 4–6 years significant experience working with student‑led governance bodies or youth‑led organizations. Expert knowledge of student development theories and practices coupled with strong cultural competency and sensitivity. Advanced knowledge of advising and counseling techniques, maintaining a deep reverence and respect for student autonomy in decision‑making and development. Ability to foster an inclusive environment and respond effectively to the needs of a diverse student and staff body, including individuals from first‑generation, religious, immigrant, and culturally diverse communities. Effective intercultural communication abilities. Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide other managers in the planning and stewardship of new initiatives. Strong delegation skills. Ability to navigate a variety of complex and sensitive issues and problems with a high degree of political acumen regarding sensitive matters. Thorough knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. Strong abilities in problem identification and reasoning to address and resolve conflicts effectively among staff and students. Expert skills in monitoring/assessing people, processes, or services to drive continuous improvement. Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems and establish a strategic vision for departmental effectiveness. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing circumstances and priorities. Strong skills in long‑term project management and accomplishment, with proven abilities in multitasking and managing competing deadlines. Proven ability to learn common University‑specific computer application programs necessary for financial management/planning and resource stewardship. Demonstrated commitment to community engagement and public service through active partnership and outreach initiatives. Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in related area. Special Conditions of Employment
The Executive Director’s appointment is indefinite. The position is at will. The position reports directly to the A.S. President and the Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Life. The Executive Director must give regular reports to the ASUCSB Senate, prioritizing transparency. The position may be terminated for cause upon a three‑fourths (3/4ths) majority approval of the voting membership of the ASUCSB Senate and/or upon the request of Student Affairs leadership. Mandated reporting requirements of Child Abuse. UCSB Campus Security Authority under Clery Act. Satisfactory criminal history background check. UCSB is a Tobacco‑Free environment. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose any administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years that determined that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. 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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