First-Year Student Success Coordinator, CNAS

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside invites applications for the First-Year Student Success Coordinator, CNAS, to develop and coordinate programs that support first-year students, transition, research engagement, and professional development. The role emphasizes NASC 091 learning communities and student success activities across CNAS.

Responsibilities include overseeing learning communities, coordinating workshops, partnering with Admissions, Registrar, ARC, Career Services, Living Learning

Qualifications

• No formal software or hardware requirements stated.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and coordinate student service programs focusing on university transition and first-year success.
• Oversee learning communities and workshops; connect undergraduates with peers, faculty, and staff.
• Hire, train, and supervise peer mentors and student assistants; assess program effectiveness.

Job description

First-Year Student Success Coordinator, CNAS

Priority Application Deadline: 02/10/2026

Job ID
36980585 Category
Student Affairs and Advising Organization
College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences Department
CNAS UG Academic Advising Ctr Dept Location
Main Campus - UCR Salary
$66,500 - $118,300 Date Posted
January 27, 2026 Application Deadline
February 10, 2026 Schedule
8AM - 5PM Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%) Level of Supervision
General Supervision Personnel Program Code
Professional & Support Staff Other Information
Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

The position reports to the Assistant Director of Student Success Programs in the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS) Undergraduate Academic Advising Center (UAAC). Serving as the First-Year Student Success Coordinator this position will be responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of student service programs (e.g. Learning Communities) which focus on university transition, research engagement, outreach, and professional development for student success with an emphasis on the first-year student population. The First-Year Student Success Coordinator provides opportunities for undergraduates to connect with peers, faculty, and staff through a variety of opportunities which include overseeing and managing learning communities (e.g. NASC091), student success workshops, and community building activities. Activities will also include coordination, facilitation and/or instruction of learning communities course(s) throughout the academic year. This position plays a role in hiring, training, and supervising peer mentors. For example, supervises and trains peer mentors and/or student assistant(s) to assist in facilitating programs, implementing workshops/events and assessing program effectiveness. The learning communities serve over 1500 (or 90%) of the incoming CNAS First-year student population. Activities include: instruction of freshman transition course (NASC 091) discussion sections, creation and facilitation of academic success workshops and community-building activities, collaboration with CNAS faculty and other campus partners like Admissions, Registrar, Academic Resource Center (ARC), Career Services, and Living Learning Communities. The coordinator is responsible for consulting on learning communities, including creation of course cohorts in partnership with the CNAS enrollment management center (EMC), and enrollment management for students served. Finally, the incumbent will be responsible for problem solving to maintain the effectiveness of the programs, data collection and assessment and submitting reports to high-level university constituents and/or external evaluators producing program effectiveness reports for granting agencies and serves as the primary program liaison. Other activities include acting as a CNAS liaison to campus partners (e.g. EMC, Registrar, Academic Resources Center, Living Learning Communities, Career Services, etc.) and K-14 students interested in applying to UCR. The coordinator will communicate program outcomes and reports to high-level university constituents and/or external evaluators. The position is intended to be 60% program development and coordination, 20% student staff hiring and supervision, 15% program management, and 5% other duties as assigned.The full salary range for the First-Year Student Success Coordinator, CNAS is $66,500 - $118,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $66,500 - $70,000 annually. 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.