Fellow Retention Specialist in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside

Overview

Job ID 38301723
Category Student Affairs and Advising
Organization Student Affairs
Department Univ Eastside Community Collab
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $46,100 - $60,700
Date Posted November 5, 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 UCR College Corps (Program) is part of the #CaliforniansForAll Governor’s initiative which provides approximately 150 college students (College Corps Fellows) at UCR with opportunities to support and learn from organizations working in three priority areas: K-12 Education, Climate Action and Food Insecurity. At UCR, College Corps will be a partnership with California Volunteers; University of California, Riverside (UCR); City of Riverside, and the Riverside Unified School District and funded via contributions from each partner. Under the guidance of an Assistant Director (AD), the Fellow Retention Specialist (FRS) plays a critical role in supporting Fellow engagement, retention, and successful completion of program requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring Fellow service-hour progress toward the required 450 hours, identifying Fellows at risk of falling behind, coordinating early intervention and retention efforts, and supporting annual recruitment, onboarding, and program activities. The FRS collects, organizes, and analyzes retention data, monitors timesheet submissions and participation trends, and maintains accurate program records. The FRS builds positive relationships with Fellows, provides timely outreach and support, and collaborates with program staff to address barriers to successful program completion. The FRS regularly communicates retention trends, concerns, and recommendations to the AD to strengthen Fellow engagement and overall program outcomes. This position is grant funded, starting in July 2026 and expected to go through June 2029 with the possibility of extension based on continued availability of funding, program performance, and program needs.The full salary range for the Fellow Retention Specialist is $22.08 - $29.07 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $23.89 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
Coursework or work experience in related area.	Required
Continuing education in related field.	Required

Experience Requirements

Experience	Requirement
0 - 1 years of related experience.	Required

License Requirements

License	Requirement
Driver License	Required

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.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview