Building Leaders. Connecting Campus. Amplifying Staff Voices.

The Academic Management Professionals (AMP) at UC Riverside is a community of administrative and financial professionals—and those aspiring to leadership roles—who support the university’s teaching, research, service, and operations. Through professional development, mentorship, and collaboration, we’re strengthening UCR’s staff community and connecting it to the UC-wide AMP network.

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Who We Are

AMP at UC Riverside provides a campuswide community for staff leaders and those aspiring to leadership roles. Our objectives are to:

  • Provide a forum for collaboration and resolution of shared challenges among AMP members.

  • Foster effective communication among teaching, research, service, and administrative professionals.

  • Offer professional development opportunities that expand skills, enhance job performance, and prepare staff for leadership roles.

  • Build networks and partnerships with campus groups such as Staff Assembly, LEAD, and BFASA to strengthen community and connection.

  • Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by supporting a campus climate where all staff feel valued and empowered

Through these efforts, AMP connects staff across UCR’s schools, colleges, and administrative units—linking our local community to the UC-wide AMP network and advancing a culture of collaboration and professional growth.

UCR AMP by the Numbers

58
+ Members across UCR
6
Schools & Colleges represented across UCR
40
+ Years of UC AMP history
1
Shared Goal of building stronger leaders for UCR

What We Do

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Professional Development

Host workshops and discussions throughout the year to address common challenges and share best practices across campus. Many are co-sponsored with Staff Assembly, Human Resources, and LEAD to extend reach and impact.

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Mentorship

Co-sponsor of the Highlander Mentor Connection, offering structured peer-to-peer mentorship that supports professional growth and leadership development for UCR staff.

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Collaboration & Advocacy

Work with campus affinity groups, colleges, and administrative units to build community, promote shared initiatives, and share staff priorities and feedback with central leadership.

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Systemwide Connections

Engage as part of the UC AMP network, linking UCR professionals with leaders across all 10 UC campuses through conferences, knowledge exchange, and cross-campus collaboration.

Stay Connected. Keep Growing.

AMP is open to all non-represented staff who want to build leadership skills, expand their networks, and get involved across campus. Here’s how you can get involved:

✓ Join our mailing list

✓ Apply to the Highlander Mentor Connection

✓ Attend a professional development event

✓ Volunteer to serve on the AMP Board

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