Reporting to the Executive Director, the Strategic Programs & Administrative Lead of Holistic Health & Wellness provides advanced administrative and project support to the Senior Leadership Team, including the Executive Director, the Senior Director of Mental Health, and the Student Health Services (SHS) Chief Medical Officer. Operating as the department’s operational "command center" within a fast-paced and highly confidential environment, this role serves as a vital liaison across clinical and mental health divisions to ensure leadership effectiveness through complex calendaring and high-level coordination. The position bridges the gap between technical operations and community engagement by synthesizing data into high-impact presentations, maintaining departmental policies, and designing creative communications—such as flyers and announcements—to promote holistic health initiatives and events to the UCR campus community. This role may require hours outside the standard Monday through Friday 8AM - 5PM work hours based on operational need. This position will work out of the Student Health & Counseling Center. Please be advised that applicants must submit a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume for full consideration. Candidates may also be required to provide a work sample and/or conduct a presentation as part of the interview process. The full salary range for the Strategic Programs & Administrative Lead is $73,600.00 - $133,200.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $103,400 annually. We base salary offers on various 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.
degree
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
Required
experience
Minimum of 4-7 years of experience providing high-level administrative support. This must include managing complex calendars for senior-level leaders (Directors, Department Heads, or equivalent).
Required
Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.
required
Required
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft professional correspondence and reports with minimal oversight. Experience using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools to create professional flyers, announcements, and digital assets. Demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information (such as HIPAA/FERPA) with absolute professionalism and political acumen. Ability to gather, compile, and synthesize complex data sets into clean, digestible reports or infographics. Ability to navigate complex institutional hierarchies and maintain diplomatic relationships with diverse stakeholders. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy under pressure. Ability to forecast the needs of leadership and the department by identifying potential bottlenecks or requirements before they arise. Ability to to provide "just-in-time" support, ensuring leaders are prepared and projects remain on track without the need for constant direction. Exercises high-level intuition to independently adjust schedules, initiate follow-up actions, and mitigate administrative friction to ensure seamless operational continuity. Ability to handle high-stress inquiries from concerned parents, students, or staff with calm and professional empathy.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft professional correspondence and reports with minimal oversight.
Required
