Culture and Engagement

OUR PLEDGE TO UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT

Talent Management provides organizational architecture, ensures a safe and collaborative work environment, recruits and retains high-performing professionals, and supports employee development and wellbeing.

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RETENTION AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT
Engages and develops staff through deliberate professional development opportunities, training and programming.

TALENT ACQUISITION
Acquires and on-boards national talent for University Advancement positions.

Mission Statement

To attract, retain and engage top talent, producing a culture that embodies the UCR Principles of Community and the UCR Values of Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Excellence.

Vision Statement

To make UC Riverside Advancement an employer of choice.

Good Day UA

As part of our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for Advancement staff to connect, learn, and grow, Talent Management launched the Good Day UA series. This professional development series brings colleagues and guest speakers together to share insights, spark new ideas, and strengthen connections across our teams.

Designed with our hybrid work environment in mind, the series offers Advancement staff valuable tools to support career growth, build community, and engage with one another in ways that inspire collaboration and success.

Employee Engagement Group

University Advancement’s Engagement Group is made up of enthusiastic volunteers from every corner of our organization, all working together to make UA an even better place to work! With support from our leadership team, the group sparks new ideas and brings programs to life that strengthen professional development, boost communication, and celebrate recognition. Their mission is simple: create opportunities that keep our workplace inspiring, connected, and fun—helping every team member feel valued and engaged. Together, we’re building a workplace where people love to grow, contribute, and thrive!