The Academic Personnel Office (APO) advances UCR’s pillars of preeminence by providing the strategic framework and specialized support necessary for academic excellence. In alignment with the UCR 2030 Strategic Plan, we steward the lifecycle of a diverse and world-class faculty. By bridging visionary policy with human-centered service, we ensure that UCR remains a premier destination for the scholars, researchers, and educators who drive our mission of social mobility and transformative research.

• Building Excellence in Academic Policy and Practice: Invest in the professional growth and success of our academic community, implement equitable salary programs, expand leadership development, and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Championing Diversity & Inclusion: To actively reduce equity gaps and increase the representation of historically underrepresented backgrounds within our faculty ranks, ensuring UCR’s academic leadership reflects the diverse world we serve.
• Operational Resilience & Innovation: To modernize academic personnel systems and data reporting, providing academic leaders with the insights needed to make informed, sustainable decisions for their units.
• Elevating National Visibility: Support UCR’s AAU standing by optimizing the recruitment and retention of distinguished scholars and postdocs who expand our global scope of influence.

• Equity-First Mindset: We don’t just follow policy; we ensure policy works for everyone. We are dedicated to closing equity gaps and fostering an environment of belonging.
• Strategic Partnership: We provide specialized institutional expertise, collaborating across colleges and departments to navigate the complexities of the academic lifecycle. We are committed to an integrated approach that empowers our partners to make informed decisions that sustain UCR’s preeminence and foster faculty success.
• Integrity & Stewardship: We uphold the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency in academic processes and the responsible stewardship of the university’s most valuable resource: its people.
• Forward-Thinking Agility: As UCR evolves, so do we. We embrace continuous improvement and innovative problem-solving to meet the demands of a modern, premier research institution.
• Commitment to Community: Rooted in UCR's Principles of Community, we treat every colleague with dignity and respect, building relationships that sustain our collective success.