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MSAP Application, Program Cost, and Selection Criteria

Application Process
  1. Submit an online spring/fall 2020 application by Monday, Jan 20, 2020, by 12 pm.  If you are applying as an assessee to this program.  The application requires demographic information, employment history, and a self-statement.  The supervisor of the applicant is required to submit a supporting statement and commit to participate in the required post-program activities.  Applications that do not have the supervisor's statement of support are not complete and will not be considered for participation.
  2. The MSAP Application system will send an e-mail to the applicant’s supervisor requesting him/her to complete a supervisor statement supporting the MSAP application. Immediately after you submit your application an email will be sent to your supervisor from UC Riverside MSAP.  Please encourage your supervisor to check their email and/or clutter mail.  
  3. A selection committee reviews applications and selects assessees, assessors, and alternates for the program based on the selection criteria. Applicants will be notified in late January or early February.

Program Cost

For assesses: The cost of the program is $1,525 (including all program materials, room and board for three days and three nights). This fee does not include transportation or other related travel costs.

For assessors: The cost of room and board for three days and three nights is paid for by the MSAP program. Transportation and other related travel costs are not included.


Selection Process Criteria
Assessee Selection Criteria
The program is best suited for high-potential individuals who have a demonstrated management career path.  Applicants must have one or more years of service at UC (past probation, career status) as of the application deadline. Supervisor support is essential to the success of MSAP. Highest priority will be given to individuals with: 
  • Demonstrated management career path (through education and/or experience)
  • One to five years of experience supervising or managing people or projects
  • One to five years in current job
  • Title and Pay Plan: ____ Assistant III Supervisor, equivalent, or above
  • Career Tracks: Professional Level 3
Assessor Selection Criteria
Assessors have found the MSAP experience to be valuable, personally and professionally, in addition to providing support to junior managers.  Assessors receive a 2-day training prior to the program and additional training on-site to prepare them for their role.  Assessors are expected to be experienced managers who meet most of the following criteria:
  • Coaching experience
  • Employee development experience
  • Experience leading or working with groups
  • Ability to commit to attending two MSAP programs with two years
  • Title and Pay Plan: MSP 1, equivalent, or above
  • Career Tracks: Manager I
If you are interested in serving as an Assessor, please contact Yazi Navarro as training needs to be arranged if participating in MSAP for the first time.