Program Coordinator at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California

Overview

Job ID 36745557
Category Student Affairs and Advising
Organization Student Affairs
Department Veteran Resource Program
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $57,700 - $99,300
Date Posted November 21, 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 Veteran Resource Center Coordinator performs a variety of specialized duties involved in coordinating and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Veterans Resource Center (VRC); serves as liaison between student veterans, Department of Veteran Affairs and the College's academic divisions, counseling departments and administrative offices to assure special needs of veterans and dependents are met; provides advisory and other services for veterans and dependents. The Coordinator will advance knowledge of and awareness about UCR's diverse veteran community and will develop new programming that will address issues of diversity, equity and inclusion. The incumbent works in conjunction with the Director, supervising Student Staff, assessing the staff and unit’s needs. This position will supervise the Student Staff ensuring that there is quality programming and collaborative partnerships across campus and the surrounding community. The Coordinator advocates for the well-being of students, with a specific focus on student veterans. This position regularly travels to surrounding military installations and community colleges, conducting outreach. Experienced professional with skills in advising and in-depth understanding of the educational field in dealing with military connected students; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems / issues of diverse scope and determines solutions. Using knowledge and skills as a seasoned, experienced Student Services professional, performs the full range of duties and responsibilities within a veteran centric space. Assesses situations and determines appropriate action or referral. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.The full salary range for the Program Coordinator for the Veteran's Resource Center is $57,700 - $99,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $68,100 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 DegreeRequirementBachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.RequiredMaster's degree.Preferred Experience Requirements ExperienceRequirement4 - 7 years of related experience. RequiredMinimum of 2 years directly supporting college student veterans Preferred License Requirements LicenseRequirementValid Drivers LicenseRequired Special Conditions Special ConditionRequirementOccasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.RequiredTravel Outside of Normal Business HoursRequiredKnowledge of Federal, State and local laws, programs and services related to Veterans Affairs.Preferred Minimum Requirements Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Preferred Qualifications Strong knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences. Thorough knowledge of issues affecting Veterans and/or the Military Connected Student community.

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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