Graduate Division seeks applications for Diversity & Outreach Peer

The UCSB Graduate Division is currently accepting applications for a Diversity and Outreach Peer Advisor position to begin employment in Summer 2016 and run through Spring Quarter 2017.

The Diversity and Outreach Peer Advisor assists in the development and implementation of various outreach and recruitment program events which are designed to cultivate a highly qualified and diverse pool of graduate school applicants. The Diversity and Outreach Peer Advisor also assist in fostering and maintaining an environment at UCSB that values and supports diversity. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide advice and assistance to current and prospective graduate students.
• Manage prospective individuals student and university program visits (i.e. McNair Scholars Program)
• Give department specific presentations on UCSB resources.
• Provide administrative support and student mentoring for the California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education, and Graduate Division sponsored summer undergraduate research programs: the Academic Research Consortium, CSU Sally Casanova and UC LEADS.
• Facilitate graduate school preparation workshops for undergraduates interested in pursuing graduate study at UCSB.
• Compile surveys, data, and program information.
• Contribute articles and announcements to the Graduate Post on diversity and outreach related themes, as well as more general topics related to graduate education.
• Development programming for current graduate students that promotes and supports diversity.
• Assist with campus-wide events and programming, including the Graduate Student Showcase and New Student Orientation.

The Diversity and Outreach Advisor also holds drop-in office hours at the Graduate Student Resource Center (GSRC) and works collaboratively with other peer advisors on workshops and events sponsored through the GSRC. The Peer Advisor responds to student requests for information or assistance and makes referrals as needed.

POSITION DETAILS:

PAYMENT: $16.00 per hour, plus fee payment equivalent to TA-ship for 25% time work

HOURS: 14-20 hours weekly (35%-50% appointment) during the academic year

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Priority consideration given to applications received by Friday, August 12, 2016 (Note: this is an extension of the original deadline of August 5)

The peer advisor also holds drop-in office hours, responds to student requests (by email, phone, or in person) for information or assistance, provides confidential advice, and makes referrals as needed.

Minimum qualifications:

• Has completed one year of graduate study in residence at UCSB, is in good academic standing, is within university time-to-degree standards, and meets all other standard student employment eligibility requirements;
• Is energetic and knowledgeable about the UCSB campus, demonstrates organizational abilities, and possesses good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Can represent graduate student interests and concerns, and is attentive to the goals of excellence and diversity in UCSB's graduate education;
• Knowledge of and interest in social media as a service to graduate student population.

Additional Benefits: With the appropriate eligibility and approval, the position may be combined with a GSR or TA position, as long as the combined hours do not exceed 75% appointment. Graduate Division will pay partial fees and graduate student health insurance (Gaucho Health Insurance) equivalent to those provided for TAs if other student academic appointments or awards do not provide these fees.

Application Process: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter indicating interests and highlighting relevant experience, along with a formal resume to Walter Boggan in the Graduate Division, 3117 Cheadle Hall, mail code 2070 or by e-mail to walter.boggan@graddiv.ucsb.edu