It’s that time of year again…if it’s Spring Break, then the GradSuccess hiring application must be open!

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Pictured: A bountiful pool of prospective applicants...you know you want to be part of this future team

Read on if you’re looking for summer employment, a position for the 2021-22 academic year, or a way to earn some extra money in addition to your TA-ship.  

Just What Is GradSuccess?

GradSuccess is a unit of the Graduate Division devoted to supporting grad students during their time at UCR through a diverse range of programs, events, expert consultations, and peer support. We mentor first-year students, train TAs, help you with problems in programming and statistics, offer writing assistance, and put on professional development and community-building events.

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Pictured: Don't you want to be part of this fun Brady-Bunch-style staff meeting?

 

OK, But Why Work for GradSuccess?

Well, money, for one thing. The Coordinator and Lead Consultant positions pay the equivalent of a TA-ship as well as fees and GSHIP during the academic year, while the 10% positions in GradQuant and the Graduate Writing Center pay $20 an hour and can be held in conjunction with a TA-ship or GSR.

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But there are lots of other great reasons to work in GradSuccess besides earning a paycheck. For instance, your GradSuccess co-workers are smart, ambitious folks pursuing graduate degrees all across the disciplines. Plus we share cute pets and wacky hobbies!

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Pictured: Did you spot the cat? Stick with GradSuccess and you might spot a dog or too as well...

And in GradSuccess you can predict your work schedule – Coordinators and Lead Consultants work twenty hours per week and are not expected to be available on email or Slack outside their scheduled work hours.

Finally, you can expand your skill set! Ever been responsible for hiring dozens of workers? Overseen a six-figure budget? Planned an event for 400 people? Managed a project, collaborated on a team, or provided consultations? Working at GradSuccess allows you to gain concrete experience in a wide range of skills that have value both within and beyond the academy.

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Pictured: You, knowing you've got the skills needed to succeed in the academy and beyond

What Jobs Are Available?

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

50% positions:

• Summer Coordinator (Summer 2021 – online only)
• GradEdge/JumpStart Coordinator (Summer 2021 – online only)
• Graduate Resource Center Lead Consultant (AY 2021-22 – online and in person)
• Graduate Student Mentorship Program Coordinator, one in CHASS/Education and one in STEM (AY 2021-22 – online and in person)
• TA Development Program Coordinator (AY 2021-22 – online and in person)
• TA Development Program Lead Consultant (AY 2021-22 – online and in person)
• University Teaching Certificate Program Coordinator (AY 2021-22 – online and in person)
• Graduate Writing Center Lead Consultant (AY 2021-22 – online and in person)
• GradQuant Lead Consultant (AY 2021-22 – online and in person)

Part-time positions

• Graduate Writing Center consultant (10-49% positions over the summer, 10% during the academic year, online and in person)
• GradQuant consultant (10% during the academic year, online and in person)

When Do I Apply?

Applications are open until 9am on Wednesday, April 7th, so submit yours today.

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Pictured: The kind of energy you'll bring to your GradSuccess interview

 

We look forward to working with you!