Assistant Specialist

Position overview Position title: Assistant Specialist

Salary range: See Table 24B (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is between $63,500 - $70,700 annually.

Open date: February 10, 2026

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Assistant Specialist Position at UCR

Position Description:
The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California Riverside (UCR) is committed to its mission to advance educational systems and practices which are driven by core values of equity, evidence, excellence, community, critical thinking, and compassion. Located in the Inland Empire, a racially and economically diverse region on Tribal lands, UCR is a land-grant public institution designated as a Hispanic-Serving, Minority-Serving, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution.

Within this context, we seek to hire a full-time Assistant Specialist that has demonstrated exceptional talent as a researcher and writer. This position will join the School of Education, funded by Eady/Hendricks Endowed Chair Funds, to support various projects developing and evaluating literacy instruction with embedded motivational support.

Responsibilities and Examples of Duties:
Under the supervision of Dr. Eunsoo Cho, the Assistant Specialist will contribute to the following efforts:

Qualifications:
Master's degree in special education, educational psychology, or related field or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Knowledge of the school-based research process, reading motivation, and instruction. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, manage multiple demands, manage and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

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Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to protect confidentiality of participant information.

Ability to provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skills.
Ability to establish effective relationships with internal team members, stakeholders, community members, and participants.

Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong commitment to research ethics.

Application Instructions:
Please apply online at /JPF
02215 with your CV, cover letter and three reference letters.

Salary Range:
See Table 24B [https://] for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is between $63,500 - $70,700 annually. Additional off-scale pay or other components of pay are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

The deadline for full consideration is February 13, 2025. Review of candidates will begin following the full consideration deadline and may continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Victoria Anaya [vanaya] with any questions.

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Master's degree in special education, educational psychology, or related field or five years of experience demonstrating expertise in the relevant specialization. Knowledge of the school-based research process, reading motivation, and instruction. Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, manage multiple demands, manage and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.

Preferred qualifications

A commitment to the UCR mission () is a preferred…