UCSB PaCE Continuing Educator III - Associate Dean

Position Overview

Position title: Associate Dean Salary range: $116,001 - $166,001 per year Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: April 12, 2026 Position duration: Hire date - June 30, 2028, renewable

Application Window

Open date: March 13, 2026 Next review date: Friday, March 27, 2026, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Thursday, December 31, 2026, at 11:59 pm Pacific Time Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

The Department of Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) invites applications for the position of Continuing Educator III. Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) formerly known as UCSB Extension has served the community for more than 75 years, extending the teaching mission of UC Santa Barbara beyond the campus. Over the past decade, PaCE has enrolled more than 20,000 students and community members. PaCE is a self-supporting unit with more than 20 FTEs, over 100 instructors, and an annual budget approaching $10 million. The division offers approximately 200 courses with more than 7,500 enrollments annually, and its International Programs serve over 500 students each year. PaCE provides certificate programs and professional development for UC Santa Barbara students, lifelong learning opportunities for professional growth, career-oriented training aligned with current workforce needs, and educational offerings for pre-college and non-matriculated students. In addition, PaCE designs and delivers customized employee training programs for companies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

Responsibilities

The PaCE Associate Dean Continuing Educator III is responsible for independent administration, management, development, and coordination of all academic programs offered by PaCE. As a member of the executive leadership team, this role plays a critical part in shaping Extensions program growth and development strategy while overseeing a diverse portfolio of educational offerings that serve the needs of Santa Barbara, California, and beyond. The Associate Dean serves as PaCEs primary community liaison on- and off-campus, including peer Extensions.

Duties Include:

• Set the strategic directions of the organization, such as:
• The mission and vision of PaCE
• Extension and accompanying strategic planning and execution
• Cultivating relations with various campus academic and administrative departments and collaboratively designing and implementing initiatives for the betterment of the UCSB community
• Cultivate relations and identify development opportunities with the community, City, and County Offices, public officers, and other educational institutions with the goal of entrenching Professional and Continuing Educations PaCE role as a training partner in local workforce development
• Serve as PaCEs primary community liaison on- and off-campus
• Foster relationships with the deans, chairs, and business officers of appropriate UCSB departments to arrive at mutually agreeable revenue share arrangements and secure seats for PaCE students
• Supervise the development of partnerships with partner institutions and agencies to ensure the enrollment in and growth of various programs
• Oversee the launching of new partnerships, educational institutions to offer joint certificates and programs
• Coordinate the resources so that PaCE can serve as a liaison to local workforce development organizations for developing programs for job market re-entry
• Represent UCSB PaCE in the UEC Deans meetings
• Participate and contribute in various joint UC Extensions initiatives on behalf of UCSB PaCE
• Maintain contact with Deans, Associate Deans, and other key administrators in other UC Extensions
• Oversee and ensure continual and diversified growth of the PaCE Programs
• Oversee curriculum design, program budget development, pricing strategies, and instructor recruitment for all PaCE programs
• Manage all support staff and academic employees for all PaCE programs, such as program managers and continuing educators, to ensure the proper functioning of PaCE programs according to the internal business procedures and external protocols
• Continuous improvement in the quality of PaCE program content by overseeing instructional, curriculum development, instructor quality, and mode of delivery
• Maintain the relevance of program content as well as delivery mechanisms in response to changing workplace and professional development needs
• Work closely with the Chief Operating Officer to develop new marketing and customer service strategies to ensure diverse yet targeted outreach and implement improvements for daily operational processes. This includes but is not limited to exploring and establishing innovative sales, marketing, and customer relationship mechanisms, data management mechanisms, and resource management.

This position is not remote. On-site presence will be required on at least a hybrid basis, 2 days per week in-office, depending on departmental and organizational needs.

Department: https://professional.ucsb.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications required at time of application:

• PhD or terminal degree in a related area
• 5 years minimum of leadership/management experience in a higher education institution or a similarly complex organization, as well as oversight of academic and continuing education programs

Preferred qualifications:

• Proven ability to design and manage creative continuing education programs within an entrepreneurial framework responsive to evolving market needs
• Highly advanced experience planning and executing complex projects or events within large organizations with strong organizational and coordination skills
• Sophistication in educational administration, instructional design, and teaching/training experience in developing programs for diverse audiences
• Experience managing academic and administrative staff, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management in a collaborative environment
• Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams using influence rather than authority, fostering effective internal and external relationships
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including experience in report writing, proposals, and business correspondence
• Strong computer literacy and comfort working in an electronic office environment
• Comprehensive understanding of the university system or experience in academic or public service, nonprofit settings
• Demonstrated and strong ability to set priorities, solve problems creatively, make decisions, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively with academic administrators, campus faculty, and UCSB Extension instructors
• Familiarity with the Santa Barbara region and its development potential, experience with executive managerial and international education audiences
• Demonstrated understanding of online learning formats and distance education methods for adult learners

Application Requirements

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements:

• 2-4 required contact information only
• The department will conduct a reference check for the finalist before extending an offer.

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu Help contact: julia.choi@professional.ucsb.edu

About UC Santa Barbara

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicants previous place of employment, including but not limited to violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination as defined by the employer.

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, students, and third parties APM - 035 Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

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.

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.

Job location: Santa Barbara, CA