Two openings at the GA

Are you looking for part-time work for the coming year? The GA is trying to fill two positions, the Graduate Global Development Project Coordinator and the Chief of Staff to the Vice President of Campus Affairs, as soon as possible. View the complete job postings here.

The Graduate Global Development Project (GGD) is a new position devoted to connecting graduate students who are interested in global health and development with each other and relevant resources on the UC Berkeley campus. The GGD’s goal is to foster a vibrant, multi-disciplinary community of students and faculty whose work relates to global development. The project coordinator’s responsibilities will include:

  • developing opportunities for students interested in global health and development to meet, learn, and collaborate,
  • connecting interested graduate students with opportunities to get involved in global development research and training,
  • organizing, in collaboration with campus centers and student groups, an annual UC Berkeley Global Engagement Day,
  • identifying and publicizing relevant coursework, funding, and internship opportunities on campus,
  • and, participating in the development of campus norms with respect to global engagement.

Qualified candidates should be current UC Berkeley graduate students, knowledgeable about international issues, able to plan large events and network with the campus community, have experience fundraising for events, be organized and have good communication skills. The project coordinator will work 14 hours a week over a 10-month period and receives a $896 monthly stipend. To apply or for a complete job description, please email Elizabeth De la Torre at projects@ga.berkeley.edu.

The Chief of Staff (COS) to the Campus Affairs Vice President (CAVP) works closely with the CAVP to identify and resolve campus-level issues facing UC Berkeley’s graduate student population. The COS’s responsibilities include:

  • attending GA meetings with the CAVP and taking minutes during these meetings,
  • planning campus affairs committee meetings,
  • and, working in collaboration with the CAVP and the Assistant Dean of Student to select committee members to review applications for the Faculty Mentor Award.

Candidates should be current UC Berkeley graduate students, knowledgable about the GA, responsive to email, able to attend meetings on short notice, strong writing and interpersonal skills, well organized and comfortable with multi-tasking. This is a 10-month position, requiring approximately 10-12 hours of work per week, with a $600 monthly stipend. For more information or to apply, please email cavp@ga.berkeley.edu.