Graduate Student Resource Center

Supporting Graduate Students' Academic and Professional Success

GradSuccess Job Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in working in GradSuccess! 

General Eligibility and Minimum Requirements for All Positions
  • Applicants must be enrolled as graduate students while employed and must be in good standing with the university.
  • While each of the GradSuccess team members has specific job functions, the office works as a team.  Therefore, successful applicants must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to work with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, familiarity with Adobe PDFs. Ability to edit and maintain a Drupal website and maintain social media accounts with basic training.
  • Note: The preferred applicant will be no more than one year beyond normative time to completion of the degree and will have served as a TA for no more than 15 quarters.
  • Hybrid office environment
Application Requirements

Applications will require the following:

  • Online Application on Handshake
  • Cover Letter
  • CV or Resume

Open positions are listed below:

  • TADP Part Time Consultant Position

    GradSuccess is excited to announce we are hiring three part-time graduate student Teaching Development Consultants for the 2026-27 academic year performing the following duties:

    • creating and delivering pedagogy and other teaching-related workshops

    • providing one-on-one consultations and teaching observations to graduate student TAs

    • assisting the TADP Specialist with program-related tasks

    • assisting with various GradSuccess events and projects as needed.

    Successful applicants will be enrolled UCR graduate students with prior teaching experience. Priority will be given to students who have completed the UTC program or similar training, but this is not required. Most important is a dedication to excellence in teaching at UCR. In addition to the application, a CV or Resume and Cover letter are required.

    The application is available on the UCR Handshake page.  

     

  • Writing Center Part-Time Consultant

    Position Summary

    The Graduate Writing Center (GWC) Part-Time Consultant provides writing support to UCR graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across disciplines and all stages of the writing process. Working under the supervision of the GWC Specialist, the consultant will primarily provide individual writing consultations and may also contribute to GWC programming, projects, and other activities that support graduate student writing and professional development.

    This is a part-time position requiring 4 hours per week (10%) during the 2026-27 academic year, with the possibility of appointment extension beyond the initial appointment period.

    • Position Type: Graduate Student Assistant II
    • Compensation: $23/hour
    • Appointment: 10% (4 hours per week)
    • Appointment Period: Fall 2026–Spring 2027, with possibility of extension
    • Supervisor: Graduate Writing Center Specialist, Sarah Ceja
    • Work Location: Primarily remote with exception of special GWC events
    • Apply through Handshake

    Key Responsibilities

    1. Graduate Writing Consultations

    • Provide individual writing consultations to graduate students and postdoctoral scholars across disciplines.
    • Support students at different stages of the writing process, including brainstorming, organization, drafting, revision, editing, and polishing.
    • Help students identify and develop strategies for strengthening their writing, argumentation, organization, clarity, and overall effectiveness.
    • Provide feedback that supports students' development as independent and confident academic writers.
    • Maintain appropriate consultation records and follow GWC procedures for documenting student interactions.

    2. GWC Programming & Student Support

    • Participate in GWC programming as needed, which may include writing workshops, writing circles, retreats, or other graduate writing initiatives.
    • Contribute to special programming or projects that support graduate student writing and academic success.
    • Attend occasional GWC staff meetings, professional development activities, or staff retreats, as scheduling and workload permit.
    • Collaborate with GWC staff and consultants to support a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for graduate writers.

    3. Program & Administrative Support

    • Assist with short-term GWC projects or administrative tasks as assigned by the GWC Specialist.
    • Support outreach and other activities designed to increase awareness and use of GWC services.
    • Assist with basic program assessment activities, such as collecting attendance or student feedback data, as needed.
    • Contribute to the development or maintenance of GWC resources and materials when appropriate.

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Currently enrolled as a graduate student at the University of California, Riverside and in good academic standing.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Demonstrated experience with academic, scholarly, professional, or disciplinary writing.
    • Ability to provide constructive, supportive, and student-centered feedback on writing.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Ability to work effectively with graduate students from a wide range of academic disciplines, backgrounds, and levels of writing experience.
    • Reliable, organized, and able to manage responsibilities independently within a limited weekly schedule.
    • Commitment to supporting a diverse graduate student population and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
    • Ability to commit to 4 hours per week for the full academic year (Fall 2026–Spring 2027).

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience tutoring, teaching, mentoring, consulting, or otherwise supporting student success and writing.
    • Experience working with writers from disciplines outside of one's own field.
    • Experience providing individual or group writing support.
    • Experience facilitating workshops, writing groups, retreats, or other academic support programming.
    • Familiarity with Google Workspace and other common digital tools used for student support and programming.

    Core Competencies

    Successful candidates will demonstrate:

    • Student-centered support: Ability to meet students where they are and adapt feedback to individual needs and goals.
    • Writing expertise: Strong understanding of academic and professional writing practices and the ability to communicate writing concepts clearly.
    • Collaboration: Ability to work collegially with GWC staff, consultants, and campus partners.
    • Adaptability: Willingness to support a range of writing needs and contribute to GWC activities beyond individual consultations when appropriate.
    • Reliability and professionalism: Ability to fulfill scheduled consultation hours and complete assigned responsibilities in a timely manner.
    • Inclusive practice: Commitment to supporting writers from diverse disciplines, identities, backgrounds, and levels of academic experience.

    Work Expectations

    The primary responsibility of this position is to provide 4 hours of writing consultations per week. Additional responsibilities will be assigned based on GWC needs and may include participation in programming, staff meetings or retreats, short-term projects, outreach, assessment, or administrative support. Additional activities will be coordinated with the GWC Specialist and will remain within the student's appointed workload.

    Apply through Handshake