Director of Medical Student Support & Wellness

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Director of Medical Student Support & Wellness to lead comprehensive student support, wellness, and student life programs for the UCR School of Medicine. The role focuses on promoting medical student success, personal well-being, and professional development, with support for students facing complex challenges.

The Director collaborates with faculty, staff, and campus partners to address student needs, supervise staff, and monitor program

Qualifications

• Leads comprehensive student support and wellness programs for medical students.
• Provides individualized counseling and crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborates with faculty and staff to promote a supportive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate student support services.
• Coordinate resources and accommodations for students facing challenges.
• Oversee student life and wellness activities and supervise staff.

Job description

Director of Medical Student Support & Wellness

Priority Application Deadline: 10/08/2026

Overview

Job ID 38025603

Category Healthcare

Organization School of Medicine

Department SOM Student Affairs Dept

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $67,300 - $116,200

Date Posted September 24, 2026

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision Direction

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No; UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Director of Medical Student Support & Wellness provides leadership and oversight for comprehensive student support, student wellness, and student life programs within the UCR School of Medicine. The position develops, implements, and evaluates programs and services designed to promote medical student success, personal well-being, and professional development, with particular responsibility for supporting students experiencing complex academic, personal, mental health, or other challenges. The Director provides individualized counseling and guidance, develops student support and wellness programming, coordinates appropriate resources and accommodations, and provides crisis intervention, education and support as needed. The position collaborates extensively with faculty, staff, administrators, and campus partners to identify and address student needs and to foster a supportive learning environment. The Director also oversees Student Life activities and wellness initiatives, establishes program goals and objectives, monitors program resources, and supervises assigned staff responsible for student support, wellness, and student life programming. The annualized salary range for the Director of Medical Student Support & Wellness is $86,600 to $159,400; however the expected pay scale for this position is up to $123,000. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. This position will work fully onsite at the UCR campus during the first six-month probationary period. After that, the position may be eligible to transition to a hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite / 2 days remote. 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.