UCR College Corps Assistant Director at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 36384488
Category Student Affairs and Advising
Organization Student Affairs
Department Univ Eastside Community Collab
Location Riverside Area
Salary $53,100 - $89,700
Date Posted October 8, 2025
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The Assistant Director for the UCR College Corps Program plays a vital leadership role in advancing the University’s commitment to student success, civic engagement, and community impact. Reporting to the College Corps Director, the Assistant Director supports the daily operations and long-term development of a statewide service-learning initiative that places undergraduate Fellows in community-based roles across the focus areas of Education, Food Insecurity, and Climate Action.This position manages a portfolio of Fellows and site partnerships, ensuring all aspects of recruitment, onboarding, training, compliance, and supervision are carried out with excellence. The Assistant Director coordinates targeted outreach campaigns, facilitates orientations and professional development sessions, and serves as a primary liaison to community partners. Through site visits, ongoing communication, and compliance monitoring, the Assistant Director ensures placement sites meet program standards and Fellows receive the support necessary to achieve their service and academic goals.Overall, this position is central to ensuring the success of the UCR College Corps program. By managing operations, strengthening partnerships, and supporting Fellows, the Assistant Director helps UCR deliver on its mission of preparing students for future careers while addressing pressing community challenges.The full salary range for Assistant Director for the UCR College Corps Program is $53,100 - $89,700 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $62,000 annually. 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 |
|---|---|
| Associate degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Continuing education in related field. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Driver License | Required |
| Thorough knowledge of functional area and understanding of how work may impact other areas. |
| Thorough analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills. |
| Thorough and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills. |
| Thorough knowledge of organization policies and procedures. |
| Thorough knowledge of and skill in delivering programs. |
| Thorough knowledge of current community educational programs and trends. |
| Thorough skills to conduct needs assessment and development of new presentations/courses to meet organizational needs. |
| Knowledge of managing a portfolio of business and management courses at the university level. |
| Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. |
| Knowledge of federal/state compliance requirements for service programs, including AmeriCorps or other grant-funded initiatives. |
| Strong skills in building and maintaining community partnerships, including nonprofits, schools, or public agencies. |
| Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate responsibilities effectively, while fostering collaboration and teamwork in a dynamic, fast-paced environment |
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