"UCR College Corps Assistant Director"

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

• Associate degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
• Continuing education in related field. Required

Experience Requirements

• 4 - 7 years of related experience. Required

License Requirements

• Driver License Required

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Job Description Details

General Information

CMTY EDUC SPEC 3 005838 18 Alicia Hernandez Jesus Bermudez Bautista

Generic Scope

Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced community educational and volunteer educational management program professional to resolve a wide range of educational program issues and needs assessments. Develops new community educational programs, and works on complex community educational programs or volunteer educational management programs of diverse scope. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for delivering courses, presentations and development programs. Receives general instructions and exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for course and instructional improvement. Fully knowledgeable in course subject matter and program.

Department Custom Scope

The UCR College Corps (Program) is a partnership with California Volunteers; University of California, Riverside (UCR); the City of Riverside; and the Riverside Unified School District and funded via contributions from each partner. In coordination with the Program Director (Director), the Assistant Director(AD) is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing the Program. Responsibilities include the annual recruitment, hiring, training, placement and daily management of approximately 50 full-time college students serving as College Corps Fellows (Fellows). Under the guidance of the Director, the AD builds relationships and works with on- and off-campus partners, including local government agencies, elementary schools, non-profit organizations, and community groups to implement various aspects and activities of the Program. The AD will be responsible for the collection of data, tracking of program services provided to participants for the annual performance report, intermittent reports, self-monitoring audits, and program evaluations. The AD will also provide assistance to the Director in making decisions regarding allocation of funds for implementation of grant objectives. This position is a grant funded and expected to run through July 2026 with a possibility of extension based on continued availability off funding and program needs.