Fellow Retention Specialist

The UCR College Corps (Program) is part of the #Californians For All  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) plays a critical role in supporting Fellow engagement, retention, and successful completion of program requirements.

Responsibilities include monitoring Fellow service-hour progress toward the required 450 hours, identifying Fellows at risk of falling behind, coordinating early intervention and retention efforts, and supporting annual recruitment, onboarding, and program activities. The FRS collects, organizes, and analyzes retention data, monitors timesheet submissions and participation trends, and maintains accurate program records. The FRS builds positive relationships with Fellows, provides timely outreach and support, and collaborates with program staff to address barriers to successful program completion.

The FRS regularly communicates retention trends, concerns, and recommendations to the AD to strengthen Fellow engagement and overall program outcomes. This position is grant funded, starting in July 2026 and expected to go through June 2029 with the possibility of extension based on continued availability of funding, program performance, and program needs.

The full salary range for the Fellow Retention Specialist is $22.08 - $29.07 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $23.89 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.