Assistant Director of the James Reserves

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside in Riverside County seeks an Assistant Director of the James Reserves to manage daily operations across James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve and Oasis de los Osos. You will handle administration, facilities, IT systems, and public outreach plus research and educational programs.

Expect about 30% outdoor work, a 8 AM–5 PM schedule, and a role focused on preserving natural resources while coordinating with staff, volunteers, and researchers.

Job description

Assistant Director of the James Reserves

Priority Application Deadline: 09/25/2026

• Job ID 37530348
• Category Science and Research
• Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
• Department Natural Reserves
• Location Riverside County
• Salary $68,466 - $110,142
• Date Posted September 11, 2026
• Application Deadline September 25, 2026
• Schedule 8AM - 5PM
• Full/Part Time Full-time (100%)
• Level of Supervision General Supervision
• Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
• Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus No
• UC Internal Job No

Position Information

Under the general direction of the Reserve Director (also known as a Reserve Manager), assists with daily operational aspects of the Reserve Sites; James San Jacinto Mountains Reserve and Oasis de los Osos, including administration and user management, building and vehicle maintenance, facilities and information systems, database management, museum collections, public outreach activities, and research and educational programs. This job requires generally 30% working outdoors and may change depending on the needs of the Reserve. The full salary range for the Assistant Director of the James Reserve is $32.79 - $52.75 hourly rate. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $32.79 - $41.58 hourly rate. 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.