Director of the Thriving Initiative

Director of the Thriving Initiative

Office of Inclusive Excellence

University of California, Santa Barbara

Summary of Job Details:

Under the general direction of the Vice Chancellor for Inclusive Excellence, the Thriving Initiatives Director coordinates the planning, development, direction, promotion, and evaluation of the Thriving Initiatives at UC Santa Barbara. Assumes responsibility for overall development and long-term implementation and evaluation of comprehensive strategic plan for Thriving Initiatives effectiveness that includes participation from faculty, students, staff, and alumni.

Required Qualifications:

• MA in Social Science, Education, Public Policy, Public Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Satisfactory criminal history background check.

• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.

Hiring/Budgeted Salary Range: $97,200 to $130,000/year.

Full Salary Range: $97,200 to $182,000/year

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

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

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: 10/8/2025

Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu

Job #81092