Student Employment Opportunities
PACE Fellowship hosted at RRC
The RRC is a proud host for the Personal and Career Experience (PACE) Fellowship program. The Personal and Career Experience (PACE) Fellowship program provides AB 540 and/or CA Dream Act undergraduate students opportunities to participate in an Experiential Learning Opportunity (ELO) on campus that incorporates faculty/staff mentorship, and professional and scholastic development, with financial aid support. Students who participate in the PACE Fellowship program receive a scholarship distributed through the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office.
The PACE Fellowship Program is funded by the State of California, Budget Act of 2022-23 AB 179, and the University of California President’s Fellowships for Experiential Learning. These funding sources support the program's mission and activities.
Structure Overview
The first track students will attend their experiential learning opportunity (ELO) and take part in a research-based Academic Internship Program (AIP) Course. This track follows a cohort-based learning model where students meet regularly with their cohort to develop community, participate in discussions, and work on their project for the PACE End of Year Symposium. The second track primely focuses on the expereintial leadership opportunity and project-based professional development. Students do not enroll in the AIP course but still work with thier mentor on thier project for the PACE End of Year Symposium.
For more infomation on the PACE Fellowship program please visit their page at https://uss.ucsd.edu/programs/pacefellowship.html.
Eligibility Requirements
You are eligible to participate in the PACE Fellowship Program if you are:
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An undergraduate with current enrollment at UC San Diego for the current academic year in which you apply.
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Ineligible for federal financial aid (e.g., Pell Grants, Direct Loans).
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Have AB 540 California Non-Resident Tuition Exemption.
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Have a California Dream Act (CADAA) Application on file.
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Your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) or Student Aid Index (SAI) is equal to or less than the maximum to qualify for a Pell Grant ($6,600).
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Demonstrate sufficient financial need.
Don’t meet the PACE Fellowship criteria? Visit the Financial Aid and Scholarship Office to explore other available scholarship or fellowship opportunities.
Raza Fellows must be available (No exceptions):
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Welcome Event: Monday, March 30, 2026
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Triton Days: Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Transfer Celebration Days: Friday, May 8, 2026
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AY 26-27 Wednesdays 3:00–4:30 p.m.
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In -Person RRC Student Staff Summer Training: September 2026 (dates to be announced in August 2026)
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Mandatory CGS Spring Quarter 2025 Practicum Course: Mondays from 1-3 pm starting March 30, 2026, through June 4, 2026 (before internship).
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Celebración Familiar (dates to be announced Spring 2025)
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End of the Year Celebration: Wednesday, June 4, 2026, 3:30 pm- 4:30 pm
All events will be held in person.
PACE Application Process to be hosted at RRC
PACE applications typically open each Spring Quarter. However, if you’re applying to a PACE fellowship hosted at the Raza Resource Centro (RRC), you must complete both of the following steps:- Submit the Raza RC position application through the RRC application process at raza.ucsd.edu.
- Review the eligibility requirements and submit the PACE Fellowship application between November 24, 2025, and January 27, 2026, via Undocumented Student Services (USS) at https://uss.ucsd.edu/programs/pacefellowship.html
- RRC application: Monica Gonzalez, Student Life Operations Specialist — magonzal@ucsd.edu
- PACE Fellowship (USS): Pricila Rodriguez, USS Program Coordinator — brr023@ucsd.edu
Available RRC PACE Fellowships
Programming Assistant PACE Fellow
General Responsibilities
- Serve as a welcoming and professional representative of the Raza Resource Centro (RRC), fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment for all community members.
- Support with day-to-day operations and provide general assistance to the community, career staff, and student staff as needed.
- Support administrative functions, including data entry, photocopying, typing, and customer service, when applicable.
- Support facilities maintenance, including basic cleaning, furniture rearrangement, and supply inventory, such as cleaning the microwave, wiping down tables, or sweeping the floor, as needed.
- Help promote Centro and Undocumented Student Services (USS) events and initiatives through outreach efforts such as social media, word-of-mouth, student organization engagement, and other forms of publicity.
- Participate in trainings, retreats, meetings, and workshops hosted by the RRC or Campus Community Centers as needed.
- Attend weekly all-staff meetings held on Wednesdays from 3–4:30 PM each quarter.
- Support and attend RRC events during Triton Weeks of Welcome (TWOW), such as but not limited to the RRC Open House, Drag Lotería, and the Affiliate Student Org Fair.
- Attend one-on-one meetings with a mentor for personal and professional development.
- If needed, attend a 1:1 meeting with the Director of the Raza Resource Centro.
- Represent the Centro at tabling events and outreach activities throughout the academic year.
- Contribute to recruiting future student staff by promoting available positions and encouraging peers to apply. Participation in the hiring process is optional and contingent upon eligibility.
Potential Position Responsibilities
- Assist with Centro events and initiatives throughout the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.
- Support event programming and logistics for Raza Resource Centro (RRC) quarterly events.
- Help plan and facilitate community-building programs that engage diverse Latinx populations, including (but not limited to) undocumented students, first-generation college students, and transfer students.
- Collaborate with RRC interns, community centers, and campus partners to ensure smooth coordination and alignment of program activities for the Latinx community.
- Participate in program evaluation and feedback, offering insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Support the career staff and interns in the planning and implementation of Celebrando Éxitos
- Engage in supplementary projects or assignments that align with the learning outcomes of the PACE Fellowship and contribute to professional development.
