Fellow Retention Specialist

The UCR College Corps (Program) is part of the #CaliforniansForAll Governor's initiative which provides approximately 150 college students (College Corps Fellows) at UCR with opportunities to support and learn from organizations working in three priority areas: K-12 Education, Climate Action and Food Insecurity.

At UCR, College Corps will be a partnership with California Volunteers; University of California, Riverside (UCR); City of Riverside, and the Riverside Unified School District and funded via contributions from each partner. Under the guidance of an Assistant Director (AD), the Fellow Retention Specialist (FRS) maintains a critical role to communicate and monitor retention activities of College Corps Fellows. Responsibilities include the annual recruitment and onboarding of College Corps Fellows; collecting, organizing, and analyzing data on Fellow retention; and communicating and assisting with Fellow retention meetings and program activities.

The FRS builds rapport and relationships with College Corps Fellows to ensure they are actively serving and making timely progress towards their contract total by their end date. The AD will provide the FRS guidance and direction on recruitment and retention priorities, the FRS will brief the AD on attendance and data trends indicative of Fellow retention patterns. This position is grant funded, starting in July 2024 and expected to run through July 2026 with a possibility of extension based on continued availability of funding, program performance, and program needs.

The full salary range for the Fellow Retention Specialist position is $20.06 to $32.81 per hour. However, the expected budget for this position is up to $20.24 per hour. 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.

Under direct supervision, prepares and delivers standardized community education lessons and activities and/or manages a volunteer education program.May provide assistance to volunteers.Researches participant data to enhance program delivery and outcomes.Assists other program staff to recruit program participants to meet established enrollment and outcome requirements.Tracks and maintains required program-related paperwork, inventory, activity reports, and other documentation.Assists with planning special events in collaboration with program leadership and community partners, and works to establish relationships with new partners.Participates in approved training and developmental activities to learn and maintain programmatic and subject matter competence.All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge or experience in program content and objectives.

Knowledge of how to deliver educational programs in a variety of settings.Organizational skills to develop a project plan, monitor plans against established deadlines, and review and analyze results.Basic effective reading, verbal, written communications and presentation skills to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds.Ability to maintain positive interactions with others and work cooperatively.Experience using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

Experience using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. Knowledge or experience in program content and objectives.

Knowledge of how to deliver educational programs in a variety of settings. Basic effective reading, verbal, written communications and presentation skills to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Organizational skills to develop a project plan, monitor plans against established deadlines, and review and analyze results. Ability to maintain positive interactions with others and work cooperatively.