College Corp Program Specialist; On-Site

Location:

Merced, Full Time

The University of California, Merced is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.

Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The full salary range for this position is $70,200/yr – 84,000/yr. The salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is Step 1: $70,200/yr.

Remote/Hybrid eligibility:
This position is fully on‑site.

Initial applicant review will take place on or around December 8, 2025. Posting will not close until filled.

This position is represented by the bargaining unit Clerical & Allied Services – CX Teamsters Local 2010.

The University of California, Merced, is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting‑edge, 21st‑century research institution. With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

Ranked in the top 30 among the best public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and #1 for social mobility by the Wall Street Journal, UC Merced is uniquely equipped to provide world‑class educational opportunities to dynamic and enterprising students in the Valley and throughout the state. In partnership with UC San Francisco, UC Merced has launched a rigorous medical education program that will supply the Valley with culturally competent providers dedicated to improving local access to quality care.

The campus enjoys a special connection with nearby Yosemite National Park, is on the cutting edge of sustainability in construction and design and is accelerating the continued economic development of the region.

As a member of the College Corps staff, this position uses skills as a seasoned, experienced program professional to develop, organize and oversee the College Corps recruitment processes of both host‑site and fellows. This professional is responsible to apply grant‑specific practices to enhance and support campus‑community partnerships. Provides timelines, rubrics and resources for successful host site and fellow recruitment and collaboration.

Communicates regularly and professionally with fellows, College Corps staff and program stakeholders. Provides regular updates and progress reports to all constituents. Demonstrates knowledge of grants and grant management and reporting. Manages responsibilities in the following functional areas:
Host‑site and fellow recruitment and selection, training, orientation and weekly updates and support, works as part of the College Corps program team within the Community Engagement Center (CEC), reporting directly to the Director, and working closely with the entire College Corps and CEC staff to manage the College Corps grant program goals and directives. This professional possesses abroad job knowledge, strong communication skills, good people management skills, and effective project monitoring, follow‑through, task completion and reporting.

• Supports the management and completion of required individual fellow records and files, National and Criminal History Background checks for fellows enrolled in College Corps. Meets with fellows individually to resolve questions and completion of fellow required documents. Provides training and…