GSADC Position

Call for Applications and Information Session for the –
Graduate Student Assistant to the Dean and to the Chancellor (GSADC) Position
Join Dean of Graduate Studies, Jeffery Gibeling, and current GSADC, Kara Thompson, for an information session on

Thursday, Feb. 15th
12:10-1pm
63 Mrak

As a key leadership position, the Graduate Student Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Studies and to the Chancellor (GSADC) is the campus graduate student representative serving as an advocate and voice for graduate student concerns, needs and perspectives. In addition to his or her work with the Chancellor, the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Graduate Council and other campus administrators, the GSADC meets with graduate students, the Graduate Student Associations (GSA) and other graduate student groups and organizations. This position provides a unique opportunity to serve and represent the campus’ graduate student community.

Additional Benefits Include:
A GSR Appointment
- The GSADC position is a 13-month appointment, starting September 1, 2007 through October 1, 2008.
- This is a GSR position with a pay rate of 50% and full fee remission during the position’s tenure.

A Dissertation Year Fellowship
- The year following service as the GSADC, the student will receive a dissertation year fellowship.
- Tenure of the fellowship begins October 1, 2008 and will continue for nine months. The fellowship includes a $20,000 living allowance, in-state fees, a $500 research allowance, and a $500 travel allowance.

Qualifications
All registered doctoral students in good standing making progress towards the degree are eligible to apply. Applicants must be advanced to candidacy at UC Davis by the start date, September 1, 2007. 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 respond to critical issues by mediating conflicts and managing conflict situations
* Ability to plan and coordinate events
* Demonstrated communication skills, self-motivation, and the ability to work well with a variety of people
* Demonstrated commitment to leadership and service

Application Procedure
To apply, submit a letter of intent, C.V., two letters of recommendation (one from your Major Professor and one from your Graduate Adviser); and a copy of your transcripts (an unofficial copy is acceptable).

Please return completed applications to Yvonne Wais, Executive Assistant to the Dean, Office of Graduate Studies, by 5pm March 2, 2007.

For more information, please visit http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/about/gsadcinfo.html or contact Kara Thompson, gradassistant@ucdavis.edu the current Graduate Student Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Studies and to the Chancellor.

Kara Thompson
Graduate Student Assistant to the Dean of Graduate Studies and to the Chancellor
Office of Graduate Studies
250 Mrak Hall
gradassistant@ucdavis.edu
(530) 752-4090 (tel)
(530) 752-6222 (fax)
http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu