Student Success & Peer Advisor Coordinator

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside seeks a Student Success & Peer Advisor Coordinator to develop, implement, and evaluate college-wide initiatives advancing student success within CHASS. The role oversees the CHASS Peer Advising Program, recruiting and training student peer advisors who provide academic guidance and outreach to undergraduates.

Under general supervision, you will collaborate with professional advisors, faculty, and campus partners to design proactive strategies for students

Job description

Student Success & Peer Advisor Coordinator

Priority Application Deadline: 11/17/2025

Overview

Job ID 36627901

Category Student Affairs and Advising

Organization College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences

Department CHASS Student Affairs

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $68,500 - $121,900

Date Posted October 31, 2025

Application Deadline November 17, 2025

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

Under the general supervision of the Director of Advising and Enrollment Management, the Student Success & Peer Advisor Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating college-wide initiatives that advance student success, retention, and engagement within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (CHASS). The incumbent coordinates the CHASS Peer Advising Program, overseeing recruitment, training, supervision, and performance of student peer advisors who provide academic guidance and outreach to undergraduates. This position applies advanced academic advising concepts to support the holistic development of students, with emphasis on persistence, belonging, and academic recovery. The Coordinator collaborates with professional advisors, faculty, and campus partners to design proactive strategies and interventions for students experiencing academic difficulty, leveraging institutional data and best practices in student success and retention. Key responsibilities include managing peer advising operations, supporting first-year and transfer student transition programs, academic difficulty follow-up and support campaigns/workshops, supporting orientation sessions, and student success campaigns. The incumbent interprets academic policies, ensures alignment with university regulations, and provides policy guidance to staff and student employees. This position plays an essential role in advancing CHASS’s commitment to inclusive excellence and service by fostering equitable access to advising resources and cultivating a supportive environment for diverse student populations. The full salary range for the Student Success & Peer Advisor Coordinator is $68,500 - $121,900 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.