Industry Partnerships/Programming Student Assistant

Work Study Position with UC Irvine Graduate Division – Industry Partnerships & Professional Development Programming

The UC Irvine Graduate Division is seeking motivated student assistants with Work-Study funding to support Industry Partnerships and Professional Development programming.

Position Requirements

Must have a current Work-Study award

Must submit a current resume (cover letter optional but appreciated)

Approximately 8–10 hours per week, with scheduling flexible based on academic commitments

Work will be a combination of in-person and remote tasks

Position Responsibilities

Provide event support, including preparation, set-up, check-in, and take-down for Graduate Division Industry Partnership programs and events

Assist with data entry and analytics

Monitor and update the Graduate Division’s events and job search portal, 12twenty

Create digital flyers and promotional materials in Canva (preferred but not required)

Develop professional PowerPoint slides for events, workshops, and presentations

Draft and edit documents in Microsoft Word and Google Docs

Manage spreadsheets and track data in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets

Communicate upcoming events to graduate scholars through email and outreach

Respond to graduate student inquiries via the Graduate Division’s dedicated email account

Professionally interact with graduate students and industry partners by email, phone, and in-person

Demonstrate willingness to learn new tasks, ask questions, and follow instructions

Preferred Skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Familiarity with Google Docs and Google Sheets

Experience with Canva or similar design tools

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Interest in graduate education and professional development programming