K20 Alliances/Student Initiated Programs Director

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Riverside is seeking a K-20 Alliances/Student Initiated Programs Director to oversee the SAPEP initiatives and Student Initiated Programs. The director will build district partnerships to address college enrollment barriers, lead program development, and coordinate outreach with local schools to expose K-14 students to higher education.

The role includes data collection and reporting, evaluation of programs, and advising on funds allocation to meet strategic objectives within the Student

Responsibilities

• Lead the SAPEP K-20 Alliances initiative and Student Initiated Programs
• Develop and implement district-based programs to improve a-g completion and college enrollment
• Establish and maintain community partnerships and intersegmental alliances
• Coordinate professional development for educators, counselors, and community-based organizations
• Collect, analyze, and report program data through annual performance reports and evaluations

Job description

K20 Alliances/Student Initiated Programs Director

Priority Application Deadline: 11/03/2026

Overview

Job ID
38158912 Category
Student Affairs and Advising Organization
Student Affairs Department
Student Affairs SAPEP Location
Riverside Area Salary
$70,600 - $125,400 Date Posted
October 20, 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 K-20 Alliances/Student Initiated Programs Director (Director) is responsible for the management and implementation of all aspects of the Student Academic Preparation and Educational Programs (SAPEP) K-20 Intersegmental Alliances Initiative and the Student Initiated Program. The Director will be responsible for developing an initiative at a local school district that will identify an issue that is affecting a-g completion and college enrollment. The incumbent will establish and maintain community partnerships and intersegmental alliances that will work together to address the issue. Activities may include implementing professional development for educators, counselors, and community-based organizations; supporting shared data systems; and coordinating efforts to raise student achievement levels across the district and region. In addition, the Director will work directly with UCR student organizations that want to provide outreach programs for the community in an effort to expose K-14 students to higher education. Responsibilities include conceptualization, development and implementation of program services described in objectives. The Director will collect, analyze and report data via submission of the annual performance reports as well as be responsible for evaluation. The Director will also provide input to the Executive Director in making decisions regarding allocations of funds and program implementation to meet objectives.The full salary range for the K20 Alliances/Student Initiated Programs Director, (job code: 004538) is $70,600 - $125,400.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $84,300 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.