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The University of California system operates centers in Washington, DC (UCDC) and Sacramento, CA (UCCS)

where undergraduate students from across the UC system spend a term taking classes, pursuing academic

internships, and participating in professional development opportunities. Each UC campus is responsible for

recruiting students from the campus into the center programs; supporting them before, during, and after their

participation in the program; and working with staff at UCDC and UCCS to place students into internships in DC

and Sacramento. This position is primarily responsible for this work at UCR. The incumbent will collaborate with

UCDC and UCCS personnel, UCR faculty members, student affairs managers, academic advisors, and other

campus colleagues to enhance, market, grow, and evaluate the programs. The position is housed in

Undergraduate Education and reports up to the Associate Dean for University Honors, who oversees a portfolio

that includes the UCR Honors Program and high-impact educational programs including student-led courses,

undergraduate research, experiential learning, and leadership development. This position also assists senior staff

with implementation of these high-impact programs. The successful candidate is highly motivated and enjoys

working with colleagues who are focused on expanding access and opportunity to groups that are historically

under-represented in higher education. The successful candidate also has strong organizational, interpersonal,

communication, and problem-solving skills; has the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities; is able to

accomplish goals with minimal supervision; and thrives in a fast-paced work environment.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education

Education Requirements

Degree

Requirement

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

Experience

Experience

Requirement

4 - 7 years of related experience.

Required

Minimum Requirements

Interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of current research and theoretical models that influence the application and delivery of academic services (e.g., discipline specific, student-population specific).

Knowledge of how learning skills issues apply to a research institution.

Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting.

Knowledge in designing and implementing learning and pedagogical models.

Multicultural competencies, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations.

Skills in judgment and decision-making.

Knowledge of academic curricula.

Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment, and evaluation skills.

Problem solving and organizational skills.

Experienced knowledge of specific learning theory, learning styles, affective issues, academic issues, and socio-cultural/linguistic issues in applying academic support to students.

Preferred Qualifications

May require knowledge of NCAA policies, rules, and regulations.

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/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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

Company info

University of California - Riverside
Phone : (951) 827-1012
Fax : (951) 827-6493
Website : http://www.ucr.edu