GradSuccess Research Support Specialist

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Riverside’s GradSuccess program seeks a GradSuccess Research Support Specialist to manage GradSuccess Research Support under the GradSuccess Director. You'll create and facilitate workshops, certificate programs, and other training for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

You will hire, train, and supervise graduate student staff, collaborate with other departments across campus, and provide support for data collection, analysis, and program assessment across GradSuccess.

Qualifications

• Work authorization to accept a UC staff position

Responsibilities

• Manage GradSuccess Research Support under the GradSuccess Director.
• Create and facilitate workshops, certificate programs, and other training for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Hire, train, and supervise graduate student staff.
• Collaborate with other departments and programs across campus.
• Provide support and guidance for data collection, analysis and program assessment across GradSuccess.

Job description

Overview

Job ID 38100291

Category Student and Educational Services

Organization Graduate Division

Department Graduate Division Dept

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $69,825 - $124,215

Date Posted October 13, 2026

Application Deadline October 27, 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

Position Information

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume for full consideration. The GradSuccess Research Support Specialist is responsible for managing GradSuccess Research Support. Under the direction of the GradSuccess Director, the Specialist is responsible for the creation and facilitation of workshops, certificate programs, and other training for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Hires, trains, and supervises graduate student staff. Collaborates with other departments and programs across campus. Provides support and guidance for data collection and analysis and program assessment across GradSuccess. This position has limited funding and is estimated for a duration of approximately two years (end date 6/30/28) with the possibility of extension based on departmental needs and funding availability. The full salary range for the STDT ACAD SPEC 3 SV is $69,825 - $124,215 annually. The expected pay scale for this position is up to $80,000 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.