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ASSISTANT DEAN, Bren School of Environmental Science & Management
Payroll Title: ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 4 (000378)


The Bren School of Environmental Science & Management (UCSB) seeks an Assistant Dean (ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 4) to manage a highly-visible graduate school and associated academic and professional programs. Maintains excellent quality instruction and service to academic programs. Oversees all elements of academic and professional program administration. Guides and participates in short- and long-term strategic planning to establish and achieve school and program goals. Builds and supports a positive professional community and fosters an inclusive learning environment. Serves on committees supporting and representing the Bren School. Develops academic policies/procedures and ensures compliance with UCSB policies. Collaborates with other departments, institutes, centers, and universities to enhance educational and research opportunities for Bren students. Interacts with higher administrative offices regarding academic and student affairs, policy decisions, and personnel. Plans and manages school and program budgets in collaboration with Business Officer, and prepares/presents annual budget reports. Review/approves financial transactions on behalf of deans. Provides leadership regarding public relations and promotes the school through outreach and events. Supervises Academic Programs, Admissions and Student Affairs, Academic Personnel, Events, Communications and Marketing, and Academic Coordinators. Works independently with general direction from the deans.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD degree or equivalent combination of education and prior experience
  • 5+ years of financial management experience
  • 7+ years of academic background and experience in environmental science and management

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Expert oral and written communication skills, active listening, critical thinking, advising, and counseling.
  • Expert ability to lead, motivate, and supervise staff.
  • Expert ability in strategic planning, creative thinking, problem solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
  • Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
  • Solid knowledge of software for word processing, spreadsheets, assessment, analytics, visual communication, email management, document management and file storage, and office management.
  • Advanced knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated commitment to a high level of customer service.
  • Knowledge of administrative operations such as event planning, communication and outreach, space planning, and basic fundraising.
  • Knowledge of UCSB policies, systems, and software, including but not limited to UCPath, Knoros, UC Recruit, Concur, GauchoBlue, GradPoint, egrades, Graduate Division Electronic Application, CourseDog, Canvas, Oracle Financial Cloud, and ZenDesk, and ability to learn new UCSB systems.

The budgeted salary range is $104,900 - $151,900. The position start date is 6/1/25. For primary consideration, apply online by 5/4/25; thereafter open until filled. Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu Job #77809.

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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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

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.

Additionally, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.