Student Employment Opportunities
PACE Fellowship hosted at RRC
The RRC is a proud host for the Personal and Career Experience (PACE) Fellowship program. The PACE Fellowship program provides AB 540 & CA Dream Act undergraduate students opportunities to participate in an experiential learning opportunity (ELO) on campus that incorporates mentorship, professional, and scholastic development with financial aid support. Students who participate in the program receive a $6,000 scholarship distributed through the Financial Aid Office. The PACE Fellowship program follows a cohort-based learning model.
The Undocumented Student Services (USS) developed the PACE program in response to the need for inclusive fellowships at UC San Diego. "Inclusive Fellowships" (a term coined by Immigrants Rising) for undocumented students are experiential learning opportunities hosted by campus units or departments that provide aid (e.g., stipends, grants, or scholarships) for the participating fellow, regardless of the student's immigration status. Inclusive fellowships do not require recipients to have work authorization or a social security number but require eligibility for state financial aid. Inclusive fellowships are flexible mechanisms by which educational institutions support the learning and professional development needs of undocumented students who cannot secure a campus job or internship. To apply for the PACE Fellowship to be hosted at RRC, click the link here.
Required Expectations of PACE Fellows
- Commit to 8-10 hours weekly in an experiential learning opportunity (ELO) to develop professional or leadership skills for the entire 2025-26 academic year provided by USS and the Raza Resource Centro
- Complete all program requirements for the entire 2025-26 academic year:
- Commit to 8-10 hours weekly in an experiential learning opportunity (ELO)
- Enroll in AIP PACE Course all three quarters and attend class weekly
- Class Time: TBD
- Location: TBD
- The class must be attended in person, no exceptions
- Class is for Pass/No Pass
- Attend PACE Orientation in October - In person
- Visit USS Space 10 hours per quarter to study or hang out
- Participate in end of year Symposium during the Spring Quarter
- Participate in program assessment and self-assessment
Qualifications for the PACE Fellowship Program
- Students applying must (1) be AB540 classified and (2) have a CA Dream Act application on file. We highly recommend students without DACA apply to be part of the PACE Fellowship programs
- Be an undergraduate student
- Demonstrate financial need
- Plan to be enrolled in all 3 academic quarters for the academic year
- Commit to participating in Undocumented Student Service’s PACE Fellowship program for the 2024-25 academic year
Fellows must be available (No exceptions):
- 2025-2026 academic year: Wednesdays 3-4:30 pm
- 2025-2026 academic year: TBD
- RRC Student Staff Summer Training: September 2025 (dates to be announced Spring 2024)
- Summer RRC Student Staff Retreat: September 2025 (dates to be announced Spring 2024)
- Latinx Family Orientation Weekend (dates to be announced Spring 2025)
PACE Application Process to be hosted at RRC
Applications for PACE open every summer, and students participate during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. Applicants seeking the PACE fellowship hosted at the RRC must submit their applications for the RRC PACE positions through the RRC application process here and apply to the PACE fellowship program with Undocumented Student Services (USS) here.
For questions or concerns about the RRC application, please get in touch with Monica Gonzalez, Student Life Operations Specialist at magonzal@ucsd.edu
For questions or concerns about the PACE Fellowship Program, please get in touch with Pricila Rodriguez, USS Program Coordinator at brr023@ucsd.edu
Available RRC PACE Fellowships
Multimedia & Marketing PACE Fellow
General Responsibilities
- Provide front desk staff coverage as needed, when applicable
- Assist with Raza RC administrative duties, including data entry, photocopying, typing, and customer service, when applicable
- Assist in facility maintenance, including basic cleaning, furniture rearrangements, and supply inventory, when applicable, such as cleaning the microwave, wiping down tables, sweeping the floo
- Create material/ content that will be used to publicize Raza RC events through various outlets such as student organizations meeting visits, Raza RC social media platforms, and campus flyering
- Participate in Campus Community Centers trainings, meetings, and workshops as needed
- Attend and assist in the Black Latinx and Native American Family Orientation
- Attend and assist in RRC events hosted for Trition Weeks of Welcome such as but not limited to the Latine Graduate Social and Open house
- Attend Raza RC summer, winter, and spring retreats and trainings, when applicable
- Attend and, at times, assist with weekly all staff meetings on Wednesdays from 3-4:30 pm every quarter
- Attend one-on-one meetings per week with a mentor
- If needed, attend a 1:1 meeting with the Director of the Raza Resource Centro
- Represent the Centro and all other Community Centers at tabling events during the academic year
- Contribute to the recruitment of new student staff by promoting available positions and encouraging peers to apply. Participation in the hiring process is optional and contingent on eligibility
Potential Position Responsibilities
- Identify and coordinate weekly advertisements, flyers, and opportunities for the Raza RC newsletter.
- Collaborate with the Advertisement and Media intern to ensure consistent messaging across social media platforms.
- Include images, graphics, and other visuals in the newsletter to enhance its visual appeal.
- Tailor newsletter content to specific audience segments or demographics for personalized and relevant communication.
- Monitor and analyze key metrics, including open rates, click-through rates, and conversions.
- Utilize analytics to refine content strategies and improve newsletter effectiveness.
- Encourage and collect feedback from subscribers to continuously enhance the content and design.
- Collaborate with interns, community centers, and different campus departments to strengthen partnerships and gather diverse content.
- Update and circulate the Raza RC list serve as needed.
- Actively engage in collaboration across interns, community centers, and different departments on campus.
Programming Assistant PACE Fellow
General Responsibilities
- Provide front desk staff coverage as needed, when applicable
- Assist with Raza RC administrative duties, including data entry, photocopying, typing, and customer service, when applicable
- Assist in facility maintenance, including basic cleaning, furniture rearrangements, and supply inventory, when applicable, such as cleaning the microwave, wiping down tables, sweeping the floo
- Create material/ content that will be used to publicize Raza RC events through various outlets such as student organizations meeting visits, Raza RC social media platforms, and campus flyering
- Participate in Campus Community Centers training, meetings, and workshops as needed
- Attend and assist in the Black Latinx and Native American Family Orientation
- Attend and assist in RRC events hosted for Trition Weeks of Welcome such as but not limited to the Latine Graduate Social and Open house
- Attend Raza RC summer, winter, and spring retreats and trainings, when applicable
- Attend and, at times, assist with weekly all staff meetings on Wednesdays from 3-4:30 pm every quarter
- Attend one-on-one meetings per week with a mentor
- If needed, attend a 1:1 meeting with the Director of the Raza Resource Centro
- Represent the Centro and all other Community Centers at tabling events during the academic year
- Contribute to the recruitment of new student staff by promoting available positions and encouraging peers to apply. Participation in the hiring process is optional and contingent on eligibility
Potential Position Responsibilities
- Assist the community-building intern with events during the fall and winter quarter
- Assist in event programming for Raza RC quarterly events
- Facilitate and organize community-building programs for diverse Latinx populations, including but not limited to undocumented students, first-generation college students, and transfer students.
- Collaborate with other interns, community centers, and campus partners to ensure seamless coordination of program activities for the Latinx community
- Actively contribute to the evaluation of program processes and suggest improvements.
- Assist the career staff and community-building intern in the planning and implementation of the Xicanx/Latinx graduation ceremony
Additional supplementary projects or tasks aligning with the learning outcomes for PACE fellow
