Associate Chancellor​/Chief of Staff - UC-wide Campus

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JOB POSTING. THIS IS OPEN TO CURRENT SYSTEM-WIDE UC CAMPUSES ONLY

Not open to non-UC applicants. Only current UC employees or former UC employees with current Preferential Rehire rights will be considered for this position. Former UC employees with current Preferential Rehire rights will need to identify themselves as such in their application to be considered for this position.

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The IRD for this job is: 2/25/2026

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

The Office of the Chancellor at UC Santa Cruz oversees the administration of the university, leads large-scale initiatives, and sets the vision and goals for the university. Office members collaborate consistently with other senior leaders and teams from across the university to align policy and practice with university goals and to support the mission of the university. The Office of the Chancellor is focused on advancing the university's four primary goals:
1) advancing student success by improving retention and graduation rates and closing equity gaps;
2) increasing UC Santa Cruz's research profile and impact;
3) fostering an inclusive campus; and
4) making UC Santa Cruz more efficient, effective, and resilient.

The Associate Chancellor functions as Chief of Staff to the Chancellor, with responsibility for helping to articulate and implement the Chancellor's vision and goals for the campus. In so doing, collaborates regularly with campus leaders. Plays a critical role in strategic planning, decision making, and execution of decisions. Provides analytical support on a broad range of complex issues and resolves or makes recommendations for resolution.

Oversees the chancellor's office staff and ensures effective operations, including scheduling, communications, and information flow. Manages initiatives on behalf of the Chancellor. Advises the Chancellor and collaborates with other senior leaders on matters related to policy, programs, personnel, and both internal and external relations. Acts on behalf of the Chancellor as directed and serves as a liaison with campus leaders, the Office of the President, and the Regents.

Oversees confidential and sensitive issues for the Chancellor.

Budgeted Salary: $210,000 - $270,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount.

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:

• Full-time, Fixed
• Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
• Days of the Week:
  Mon-Fri
• Shift Includes:
  Day

Employee Classification: Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: EXEC ADVISOR MGR 3 (000559), Grade 30

Travel: Up to 5% of the time

• 40% - Strategic Plans, Programs & Initiatives
• Advises the Chancellor on establishing organizational strategic plans and objectives.
• Conceptualizes and implements initiatives to advance the executive's vision.
• Plans, designs, and implements programs and establishes direction, policies, and procedures for the division.
• Reviews, researches, and communicates with accuracy and discretion. Develops and reviews items requiring the executive's signature by formulating recommendations, presenting options, and drafting clear, well-reasoned responses that support informed decision-making and align with institutional priorities.
• Organizes and supports meetings involving the Chancellor and campus leadership, including the…