Program Manager

Location: Riverside
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Position Information The Center for Undergraduate Research & Engaged Learning (CUREL) supports student success and career readiness by coordinating high-impact programs across UC Riverside. This position plays a pivotal role in advancing a key campus strategic goal: expanding access to high-impact practices and internship opportunities for undergraduate students. Working in close partnership with the Division of Undergraduate Education and other campus units, this role leads the coordination, management, and growth of internship programs in four key areas: 1. Systemwide Academic Internships that enable undergraduates to spend a term in Washington, D.C., or Sacramento, engaging in academic coursework, professional internships, and career development opportunities. : - UCDC (University of California, Washington Center) - UCCS (University of California Center Sacramento) 2. Tilga Summer Internships - Donor Funded Internships 3. UC Riverside’s Global Career Accelerator Program – Virtual Internships. 4. Development and implementation of future donor- and non-donor-funded internship initiatives. In support of high-impact practices, this position assists the CUREL Director with the planning and execution of the Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities Symposium each spring quarter. Duties include marketing, collaborating with the faculty board, logistics planning, and outreach across academic units. This position is housed in Undergraduate Education and reports to the Director of the Center for Undergraduate Research & Engaged Learning (CUREL). The salary range for this position is $66,500.00 - $118,300.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $66,500.00 - $80,664.00 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. Education Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Required) Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. (Preferred) Experience Requirements 4 - 7 years of related experience. (Required) Experience in an institution of higher education working with faculty, students, staff, and external stakeholders. (Preferred) Minimum Requirements Knowledge of academic curricula. Skills in judgment and decision-making. Experienced knowledge of specific learning theory, learning styles, affective issues, academic issues, and socio-cultural/linguistic issues in applying academic support to students. Problem solving and organizational skills. Knowledge of program development, data gathering, assessment, and evaluation skills. Knowledge in designing and implementing learning and pedagogical models. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting. Knowledge of how learning skills issues apply to a research institution. Multicultural competencies, knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations. Ability to multitask and prioritize projects with multiple deadlines. Ability to collaborate with partners and scale-up programs. Preferred Qualifications May require knowledge of NCAA policies, rules, and regulations. Strong knowledge of the location, its achievements, mission, vision, goals, policies, practices and infrastructure, and a strong knowledge of current affairs, issues in higher education and UCR's diverse student population. Knowledge of current research and theoretical models that influence the application and delivery of academic services (e.g., discipline specific, student-population specific). Deep understanding of the higher education landscape, particularly at a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Hispanic-Serving Research Institution (HSRI), and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) like UC Riverside. Knowledge of student development and career readiness frameworks. Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and experience working with students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. 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

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