Overview
Job ID 37129145
Category Student Affairs and Advising
Organization Student Affairs
Department Career Services Center Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $61,000 - $106,800
Date Posted March 9, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
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
The incumbent will utilize a theoretical understanding of career development, advises students/alumni on a full range of career processes, including individual or group advising/coaching, career planning, setting career goals, decision making, and improving job search competencies. Provides a holistic approach to student/alumni career counseling, modifies workshops and presentations as necessary; OR maintains relationships with potential employers, school admissions representatives, and other organizations to establish contacts to meet the career needs of students. Performs independently, but may receive guidance in developing new career advising/coaching services and Counsels undergraduate and graduate students and alumni on career options and opportunities, including customized services for specific populations. The full salary range for the Industry Outreach Specialist, STEM position is $61,000 - $106,800 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $76,000 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.
Requirements
Educational Requirements | Degree | Requirement |
|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree in related area. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements | Experience | Requirement |
|---|
| Minimum of 4-7 years of experience | Required |
License Requirements | License | Requirement |
|---|
| Valid Driver's License | Required |
Special Conditions | Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
Minimum Requirements | Ability to work with people from diverse cultures. |
| Demonstrated outreach skills and communication abilities. Comfort and skill in communicating with decision makers. Superb ability to build relationships. |
| Ability to design and modify computer applications to meet program needs, problem identification, presentation skills, verbal communication, written communication, and organization skills. |
| Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be effectively able to deliver information in a clear, concise and articulate manner to both students and employers. Skill in conducting presentations from small to large groups. |
| Ability to work well under pressure, especially with the constant succession of inquiries from employers and students, with the flexibility to respond to changing priorities and fluctuating workload. Proven skills in organizing work, defining tasks, prioritizing assignments and follow through |
| Ability to serve as Career Center and UCR representative at on and off campus events, professional meetings and conferences. Ability to offer services that meet or exceed expectations, utilize persuasive dialog when needed and mediate potential issues before they escalate. Creativity and tenacity to drive new business within the employment community. |
| Thorough knowledge of needs assessment theory, processes, and practice; workshop and program design. |
| Strong knowledge of analyzing reports, and working with data and assessment tools. |
Preferred Qualifications | Demonstrated skill marketing within an academic environment. |
| Knowledge of evaluating the role of social media for employer and student engagement. |
| Strong knowledge of career development theories, adult development theory, counseling process, career coaching techniques, career decision making, learning styles, and job search techniques. |
| Knowledge and skill with identifying, and creating strategic partnerships with employers. |
| Skill developing collaborative relationships with academic departments, creating trust, and mutual support. |
| Knowledge of Handshake system. |
| Knowledge of UC programs, career services, employer, alumni, and faculty needs and expectations, recruiting and staffing methods, and employment trends. |
| Demonstrated understanding of STEM industry trends, employer expectations, and workforce needs. |
| Proficient in persuasive communication and negotiation, especially in converting initial contacts into long-term partnerships. |
| Ability to work with diverse employers and understand the cultural dynamics in a variety of STEM fields, promoting inclusivity in employer engagement efforts. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
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