About the role#
The Assistant Director for Black Student Development supports the holistic success of undergraduate and graduate students. This role focuses on community advocacy, outreach, and education to foster an inclusive campus environment. You will work under the direction of the Director to shape departmental goals and ensure the effective delivery of student services.
What you'll do#
- Oversee community advocacy, outreach, and student life efforts.
- Manage the department in the absence of the Director.
- Supervise 3 full-time staff members and serve as a backup supervisor for additional staff and student interns.
- Lead staff recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and training.
- Assist in developing strategic planning and long-range departmental goals.
- Create a Black student survey instrument and conduct data analysis to inform practice.
- Integrate research and assessment findings into departmental programs.
- Serve as a primary responder and trainer for campus hate incidents.
- Consult on campus policies and practices affecting marginalized communities.
- Mediate conflicts among students and student organizations.
- Assess distressed students to identify risk and intervention needs.
- Serve on university-wide student service committees.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree.
- 4-6 years of professional experience in higher education.
- 4-6 years of experience working with Black students and the broader Black community in a university setting.
- 1-3 years of supervision experience.
- 1-3 years of experience developing programming that addresses the needs and concerns of Black students.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Santa Barbara, California.
- This is a full-time, on-site role.
- Employment is subject to a criminal history background check, mandated reporting requirements for child abuse, and Clery Act campus security authority status.
About UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara is a public university focused on research and education. It operates from a campus on the California coast. The institution employs over 10,000 people. Its primary activities include instruction and academic research.
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