TRIO Scholars Retention Specialist at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 37067318
Category Student Affairs and Advising
Organization Student Affairs
Department Office of TRIO Programs Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $47,293 - $55,092
Date Posted February 3, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Close Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The TRIO Scholars program at UC Riverside is a TRIO Student Support Services project federally funded by the U.S. Department of Education. TRIO Scholars staff work with approximately 140 UCR undergraduates who are first-generation, income-qualified students, and students with disabilities. Under the supervision of the TRIO Scholars Assistant Director, the Retention Specialist will provide program support to increase the retention and graduation rates of program participants, including advising, programming, data entry and assessment. This grant is in year three of a five-year grant and subject to continued funding.The full salary range for the TRIO Scholars Retention Specialist is $22.65 - $37.60 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $22.75 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 0-1 years of related experience | Required |
| Experience working directly with TRIO or similar outreach/support program. | Preferred |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Drivers License | Required |
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel required for business related conferences, meetings, and/or events | Required |
| Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as scheduled | Required |
| Ability to work over night duty, as necessary, in conjunction with program travel or events. | Required |
| Overtime | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations. |
| Interpersonal skills. |
| Ability to multi-task. |
| Basic knowledge of UC and the department/school/college. |
| Basic knowledge and experience working with a diverse student population. |
| Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. |
| Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. |
| Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. |
| Travel required for business related conferences, meetings, and/or events |
| Knowledge of challenges encountered by first-generation, low-income college students and students with disabilities. |
| Knowledge of academic records used to assist with advising. |
| Skills used to analyze information and the ability to learn to synthesize large amounts of data with a strong attention to detail. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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