Coordinator for Curriculum and Assessment at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California
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About This Position
Overview
Job ID 37233398
Category Student Affairs and Advising
Organization Student Affairs
Department Residential Life VCSA Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $56,000 - $66,100
Date Posted March 20, 2026
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 Coordinator of Curriculum and Assessment (CCA) is a full-time, 12-month, live-on professional staff position and serves as a core member of the Residential Education professional team. The CCA provides department-wide leadership for curriculum development and assessment, with primary responsibility for designing, coordinating, and sustaining a comprehensive curriculum and assessment framework for the entire Residential Education Department.Unlike traditional live-in residence life roles, the CCA is a strategically focused position that centers on learning design, evaluation systems, staff capacity building and institutional alignment.The CCA leads departmental assessment planning, data collection, analysis, reporting, and improvement cycles; coordinates learning outcomes across residential programs; and supports professional and student staff in implementing evidence-based practices. The role integrates academic learning with residential experiences and ensures alignment with institutional priorities, accreditation standards, and student success goals.As a live-on professional, the CCA contributes to the residential community through the development, coordination, and assessment of residential curriculum and learning-centered initiatives that promote holistic student learning and development. The CCA participates in crisis response rotation as required and partners with housing and residential education staff to integrate curricular models, learning outcomes, and pedagogical practices into the residential environment. The residential system includes residence halls, apartments, and family housing communities.The full salary range for the Coordinator for Curriculum and Assessment is $56,000 - $96,400 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $65,000 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training | Required |
| Master's degree | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 4-7 years of experience | Required |
| License | Requirement |
|---|---|
| California Driver's License | Preferred |
| Knowledge, skills & abilities to manage crisis and emergency situations. |
| Knowledge of University processes and procedures. |
| Thorough knowledge of advising and counseling techniques. |
| 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. |
| Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. |
| Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance. |
| Thorough knowledge of Student Affairs/Student Life specialization. |
| Abilities in project management, problem identification and reasoning skills. |
| Demonstrated understanding of assessment tools and methods |
| Critical understanding of residential curriculum frameworks and implementation |
| Demonstrated understanding of student development theories and practices. |
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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