Associate Director of Fan Engagement

Overview

Job ID
38016514

Category
Athletics

Organization
Student Affairs

Department
Student Affairs Admin Dept

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary

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Overview

Job ID
38016514

Category
Athletics

Organization
Student Affairs

Department
Student Affairs Admin Dept

Location
Main Campus - UCR

Salary
$58,800 - $101,220

Date Posted
November 5, 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 Associate Director for Fan Engagement is a critical component of student success at UCR with a focus on developing and cultivating the on-campus fan experience for UCR. With a focus on students, the Associate Director will have a "fan-first" mentality via programming that creates a lively and energetic atmosphere for home games, building an authentic D1 experience for the campus community. The Associate Director is also responsible for the entire game day experience, including pre-shows, halftime programming, post-game events, and supervision of UCR Dance and Cheer Squads. Working collaboratively with campus marketing, the Associate Director will develop and maintain brand awareness for all teams and seek ways to empower fans to take part in UCR athletic programming, embracing creativity, risk-taking, and assessment to build a unique fan-first environment. The full salary range for the Associate Director for Fan Engagement is $58,800.00 - $101,220.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $72,000.00 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

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

Experience Requirements

| Experience | Requirement | | --- | --- | | Minimum of 4 - 7 years of experience | Required | | Experience working within a complex University environment | Preferred | | Major event management, including development of assessment, strategy and finances | Preferred | | Understanding of current marketing strategies and trends | Preferred |

Minimum Requirements

| Event management and program development |

Preferred Qualifications

| Supervisory and management skills | | D1 sports management and organizational structure knowledge | | Ability to understand and recognize marketing trends | | Financial management skills | | Understanding of student development and engagement theories |

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

Job Description Details

General Information

Job Title
STDT LIFE DEV SPEC 3 SV

Job Code
005152

Grade
140

Department Head
Brendan O'Brien

Supervisor
Brendan O'Brien

Positions Directly Supervised

| Job Code | Title | FTE | | --- | --- | --- | | 004922 | STDT 1 | 2 |

Department Custom Scope

The Associate Director for Fan Engagement is a critical component of student success at UCR with a focus on developing and cultivating the on-campus fan experience for UCR. With a focus on students, the Associate Director will have a "fan first" mentality via programming that creates a lively and energetic atmosphere for home games, building an authentic D1 experience for the campus community. The Associate Director is also responsible for the entire game day experience, including pre-shows, halftime programming, post-game events, supervision of UCR Dance, Cheer Squads and Highlander Band. Working collaboratively with campus marketing, the Associate Director will develop and maintain brand awareness for all teams and seek ways to empower fans to take part in UCR athletic programming, embracing creativity, risk taking and assessment to build a unique fan-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

| Description | Percent Time | | --- | --- | | Develop game day programming and activities for all home UCR games with an emphasis on home Men's and Women's Basketball. Includes development of pre-show, halftime and post-game activities, focusing on the student fan experience. | 35% | | Manage gameday activities for all home Men's and Women's Basketball games including scripting of activities, run of show and other game day elements in association with SID staff | 20% | | Supervise and manage the Cheer, Dance and Highlander Band teams including coordinating practice times, scheduling appearances, managing their budgets, coordinating travel for major events | 10% | | Develop programmatic calendar of events for Athletics including themed home games (on-campus collaborations), promotion at campus-wide events (Wednesday Tabling, Parent-Family/Homecoming Weekend, Orientation, New Student Welcome, Welcome Week, Athletic traditions and more. | 10% | | Supervise a fan experience student staff, including training, recruitment and management of programs | 10% | | Build fan first environment through marketing strategies in association with VCSA Communications and Marketing, including remaining current on social media platforms and marketing trends. | 10% | | Oversee operational budget and assessment, develop end of year reporting and metrics to measure against desired outcomes. | 5% |

Working Environment

Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used done Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements done Bend: Occasionally

done Sit: Frequently

done Squat: Occasionally

done Stand: Frequently

done Crawl: Occasionally

done Walk: Constantly

done Climb: Occasionally

Mental Requirements done Read/Comprehend: Frequently

done Write: Frequently

done Perform Calculations: Occasionally

done Communicate Orally: Constantly

done Reason & Analyze: Constantly

Environmental Requirements clear Is exposed to excessive noise: No

clear Is around moving machinery: No

clear Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No

clear Drives motorized equipment: No

clear Works in confined quarters: No

clear Dust: No

clear Fumes: No

Critical Position done Yes

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