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:

  • 2026-27 UTC Coordinator

    The UTC Coordinator is a graduate student position at UCR that supports teaching development programs for graduate students. Responsibilities include co-facilitating courses, conducting teaching observations, leading workshops, and assisting with events and administrative tasks. The role is a 50% TA appointment (20 hrs/week) for the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027 quarters. 

     

    Job Responsibilities:

    University Teaching Certificate Course

    • Attend course GDIV 301: Twice weekly in fall/winter and three practicum meetings in winter/spring GDIV 302.
    • In consultation with the TADP Specialist, prepare and maintain the course in eLearn and schedule/oversee practicum meetings.
    • Grade course assignments, including weekly assignments and a final assignment.
    • Hold one office hour per week.
    • Class/faculty visits: Coordinate guest speakers for Fall and Winter quarter.
    • Conduct teaching observations for UTC students, providing strong constructive feedback, both verbal and written, in post-observation individual meetings.

    TA Continued Training Course

    • Conduct one workshop per quarter utilizing evidence-based teaching methods, with guidance from the TADP Specialist.
    • Assist TADP Specialist with course-related tasks as needed.

    New TA Orientation Course

    • Assist the TADP Specialist with tasks related to the new TA orientation eLearn course, including but not limited to grading, adding new students to the course, and sending course completion email messages.  

    Perform other tasks as assigned

    • Maintain the UTC program website, with guidance from the TADP Specialist.
    • Support the TADP Specialist in administrative and reporting tasks, including but not limited to two UTC application rounds (Fall and Spring quarters).
    • Assist with writing letters of recommendation for UTC participants who complete the teaching observation process.
    • Assist the TADP Specialist with administrative duties associated with the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards and Distinguished Teaching Awards.
    • Assist the TADP Specialist in organizing the Excellence in Teaching celebration.
    • Assist at GradSuccess events as needed, including but not limited to the Stress Relief Fair, Re-Orientation, GradSlam, Coffee Social, Stargazing Night, and other events.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Must be enrolled as a graduate student for the entire academic year and must be in good standing with the university.
    • Must use courteous and professional email etiquette.
    • With basic training, must be able to edit the content of websites.
    • Must be highly organized.
    • Must be knowledgeable of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,  Adobe PDF, and Google Suite.
    • Must be comfortable working with faculty.
    • Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
    • Must be no more than one year beyond normative time to completion of the degree.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Successful completion of the UTC program
    • Strong pedagogical knowledge
    • Experience evaluating student work
    • Good presentation skills and experience teaching at UCR
    • Experience teaching as an Instructor-of-Record

    Special Circumstances:

    • The GradSuccess office is open between 8:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Thursday.
    • Must be able to work 20 hours per week within regular business hours (up to ten hours hybrid). 
    • Must be able to work after hours during key events, such as orientations, closing banquets, and for TA observations for classes which take place outside of normal business hours.

    Position Timeline:
    The role will start on an hourly basis in summer (usually July or August) to prepare for the upcoming academic year. During the academic year, the role functions as a standard 50% TA appointment working 20 hours per week for the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, and Spring 2027 quarters. 

     

    Apply here!

    Should you have any questions regarding the position, please contact the current UTC Coordinator at utc@ucr.edu.