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University Innovation Alliance Fellow
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26576902 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $64,300 - $101,800 |
Position Information
Undergraduate Education promotes student success by enriching the undergraduate experience and empowering students to reach their highest potential. Our students will become leaders, engaged global citizens, and life-long learners. The University Innovation Alliance Fellow reports to the Vice Provost and Dean, Undergraduate Education (VPDUE). UCR is a founding member of the University Innovation Alliance (www.theuia.org) -- a network of eleven large public research universities committed to increasing the number and diversity of college graduates in the United States. The UIA Fellowship program, a full-time university leadership development program, places top-tier early career professionals with UIA member institutions for limited-term appointments. All UIA Fellows engage in critical work to help member institutions identify new solutions, scale proven innovations, and communicate and diffuse outcomes. Fellows also provide the main connection between the member institutions, and are responsible for facilitating and implementing UIA projects. Recent and ongoing projects include: adopting predictive analytics and dynamic degree planning software, experimenting with proactive advising methods, implementing completion grants, and redesigning career services. UIA Fellows also support the central UIA office, help to coordinate periodic convenings of the member institutions, contribute to UIA organizational planning efforts, help to develop and write funding proposals, and contribute to other student success projects at their home campuses. The Fellowship provides a collaborative, fast-paced, and challenging experience coupled with training in cutting edge transferable skills, such as Design Thinking, and pressing issues in higher education. A successful fellow is deeply committed to student success and principles of diversity and inclusion and has excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Fellows must be creative and critical thinkers who are passionate about innovation in higher education leadership. Fellows must be proactive and independent problem solvers who also work effectively in teams and who are able to successfully prioritize and manage multiple time sensitive tasks and competing responsibilities with only general direction from a supervisor. Previous experience in higher education or project management is helpful but not required. In addition to university-level efforts, each UIA fellow will spend approximately 15 percent of their time supporting UIA central initiatives and helping to disseminate our collective learnings related to innovating and scaling student success initiatives.
The budgeted salary range for this position is $58,000.00 - $96,100.00.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
The budgeted salary range for this position is $58,000.00 - $96,100.00.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in a related area. | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals/analyses.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
Analytical/problem-solving skills.
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
Strong policy analysis techniques.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
Analytical/problem-solving skills.
Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
Strong policy analysis techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
Embody a professional, mature, and humble presence, especially among senior leaders.
Earned track record of success in academic and professional settings.
Ability to take initiative and drive results both independently and as part of a team.
Possess an infectious energy and aptitude to motivate others.
Customarily think outside the box and rapidly iterate to strategically solve problems.
Exceptional project management skills and talent to appropriately pivot and adapt.
Holds an unwavering passion and commitment to transforming public higher education.
Earned track record of success in academic and professional settings.
Ability to take initiative and drive results both independently and as part of a team.
Possess an infectious energy and aptitude to motivate others.
Customarily think outside the box and rapidly iterate to strategically solve problems.
Exceptional project management skills and talent to appropriately pivot and adapt.
Holds an unwavering passion and commitment to transforming public higher education.
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.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
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/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview