Graduate Student Advisor to the Dean and Chancellor Application

GSADC Application Process

Graduate Studies is currently accepting applications for the Graduate Student Advisor to the Dean and Chancellor 2024-25 position. Applications are due Monday, March 11, 2024.

The application requires the submission of a CV and two recommendations, one from your major professor. Once you've completed the form below, please refer your recommenders to the GSADC Recommendation Form. 

Benefits

  • GSADC Service Year 

  • The GSADC position is a 13-month appointment, starting September 1 and continuing through October 1 of the following year. This position pays a salary and is eligible for a student financial support fellowship for full in-state tuition and fees and UC SHIP (if applicable).

  • Dissertation Year Fellowship

  • The year following, the student receives a dissertation year fellowship from Graduate Studies. This includes a monthly stipend, full tuition and fees, and a research and travel allowance. The fellowship duration spans from October 1 to July 1 and is not contingent upon service or employment to the university.

  • Leadership Skills and Experience

  • During the GSADC appointment, the student will have the opportunity to work directly with the Chancellor, Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies, and other campus administrators and staff on issues and events related to graduate education and student life. This level of engagement will provide the student an opportunity to develop key leadership, advocacy, and organizational skills for working within higher education administration and academia. 

Qualifications

All registered doctoral students in good standing who are making progress towards the degree are eligible to apply. Applicants must be advanced to candidacy at UC Davis by the application date of March 4. Qualifications include:

  • A desire to serve as an advocate and liaison for graduate students
  • Knowledge of the campus and the needs of graduate students
  • Ability to plan and coordinate events and volunteers
  • Demonstrated communication skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work well with a variety of people
  • Demonstrated commitment to leadership and service
  • Ability to understand and represent a variety of perspectives

Responsibilities and Activities

General Responsibilities

  • Identify and act upon issues of importance to graduate students
  • Assist in graduate student outreach and retention programs, including a self-designed project implemented under supervision from the Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies and the Chancellor
  • Assist graduate students one-on-one with questions, concerns, issues, and/or grievances
  • Identify ways to improve and assist in communication between graduate students, Graduate Studies (GS), and the Office of the Chancellor
  • Work with GS staff on the coordination of fall orientation programming, including specialized programming related to international students, domestic diversity, and graduate student TAs. 
  • Coordinate the Chancellor’s Leadership Development Seminar Series 
  • Organize and facilitate the Chancellor's Graduate and Professional Student Advisory Board, and serve as an active committee member on the Graduate Student Association Executive Committee (Ex-Officio), Graduate Ally Coalition, Campus Community Council, Graduate Council (including the Administrative Committee), the Campus Council on Community and Diversity, and others. 
  • Participate as an active team member of Graduate Studies.

Upcoming Information Session

For those interested in applying, our 2023-2024 GSADC, Daniel Castaneda, will host an information session in February:

  • DATE: February 26, 2024
  • TIME: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
  • LOCATION: 1220 Walker Hall (the Gibeling Room)

If you were unable to attend the info session, you can view a recording as well as view the session powerpoint presentation here. Please contact Daniel at gradassistant@ucdavis.edu, if you have any questions about the session. 

Apply

Please complete the below webform. Limit all webform responses to 250 words or less. A reminder that the application also requires the submission of a CV and two recommendations, one from your major professor. Once you've completed this form, please refer your recommenders to the GSADC Recommendation Form.

  • Nominee Information
  • Questions
  • Supporting Documents and References
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