UCR staff at the Staff Picnic at the HUB

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If You Want to Go Far, Come Here

As Highlanders, our staff members are a part of the world’s most prestigious public university system, conducting meaningful work that propels thoughts and ideas forward. Their dedication and enthusiasm have helped to lift us higher as both a university and community. We’re among the top 1.3% of universities worldwide, according to the Center for World University Rankings, and continue to be named the nation’s leader for social mobility by U.S. News. In 2023, we also became members of the Association of American Universities, or AAU, comprised of the country’s leading research universities.

At UC Riverside, we want all of our Highlanders to feel a sense of belonging, motivation, and sustainable progress. That’s why we make sure our staff members receive exceptional benefits, in addition to the intellectual and cultural advantages of being a member of the UC community. Here, work-life balance is a priority. And with access to our region’s diverse geography, from the desert to the coast, as well as Riverside’s vibrant cultural and recreational activities, it’s also attainable.

On campus, diversity equals vitality. Among our senior leadership, 50% are women, many are first-generation college graduates, and several were born outside of the United States. All lead to inspire, inviting and encouraging staff to create, innovate, and accelerate bold ideas for transformative change.

Find your future at UCR.

 

Staff News


UCR students posing for a photo at Lincoln Park after community service event
Shaping student leaders with practical, real-life experiences
What began as a vision in 2018 has evolved into an integral part of student development at UC Riverside. Following a successful inaugural year, UCR’s Leadership Certificate Program (LCP) is proving that leadership capabilities are best developed through practical experience.
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Give Day banner
Give Day returns in April
UC Riverside will hold its fourth annual Give Day on April 7 and 8 with more than 100 projects that donors can support – the largest number to date. UCR Give Day launched in 2023 as a way for donors to support students, research, and campus programs focusing solely on UCR. Last year’s campaign raised around $886,000.
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New athletics director Greg Paules
UCR’s new athletics director introduced at news conference
UC Riverside marked the start of a new era of Highlander athletics, welcoming new leader Greg Paules at a news conference Monday, March 23. In his first official day as director of intercollegiate athletics, Paules described his excitement and outlined his vision for the program.
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North District 2 ribbon cutting
Sustainability report shows improved energy efficiency
As UC Riverside grows, the campus is improving energy efficiency while reducing waste, according to its 2025 Sustainability Annual Report. The report, released in January, outlines how UCR is making progress in reducing its carbon footprint. It notes several efforts underway including a Campus Decarbonization Study completed in November 2024 and the launch of a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan last year.
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