AAP Student Employment Application - Academic Advancement Programs

Outreach Assistant Application

UCF Academic Advancement Programs (AAP) prepares underrepresented, low-income, and first-generation college students to pursue advanced degrees. AAP works in collaboration with faculty, staff, local, and national partners to provide a range of graduate school preparation programs and services. Students have the opportunity to participate in a variety of initiatives designed to increase their awareness and knowledge of the graduate school application process, graduate school funding, summer research programs, and fellowship opportunities.

Position Description

AAP is searching for 2-6 students to serve as Outreach Assistants. Outreach Assistants helps spread the message of AAP and Grad School Preparation through social media, presentations, and other innovative ways to the UCF community.

Outreach Assistant Responsibilities

Aid in planning and implementing workshops and other graduate school preparation programs

Assist in marketing new advising initiatives through a variety of media including newsletter and university communications

Communicate with students, faculty, and staff about their scheduled appointments, possible presentations, and recorded videos requested by AAP Staff

Act as an ambassador for UCF and AAP by welcoming and thanking external guests who visit the campus to meet UCF students

Attend and complete necessary department and division trainings as a student employee in AAP

Perform other duties as assigned

Hours and Pay: Typical hours for Outreach Assistants can range from 5 hours – 15 hours per week within the hours. Appointments occur between the hours outlined below. A student position on the AAP team will begin for the fall 2022 semester and may continue through the summer 2023 semester. Students interested in starting summer 2022 may communicate with AAP Coordinator, Raquel Toro.

Required Qualifications: Enrolled as a degree-seeking student in fall 2022 through spring 2023; 30+ completed credit hours; cumulative 3.0 GPA; Demonstrate strong interpersonal, strong communication, and time management skills. Able to take initiative and work independently and demonstrate commitment to serving a diverse student population. Graduating May 2023 or later.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with Academic Advancement Programs, students who have met with Pre-Grad Advisors, attended AAP workshops or events, or participated in an AAP structured program. Demonstrate leadership, initiative, willingness to learn about the graduate school application process, and a positive attitude.

Apply

If you are interested in serving as an Outreach Assistant, please complete the application before Friday, April 29th at 5:00PM, and send any questions about the position to Raquel Toro (raquel.toro@ucf.edu).

Training will take place at the end summer 2022 before the fall 2022 semester and throughout the 2022-2023 academic year. Dates will be provided when offered a position on the AAP team.

Applicant Information

Name*

First Last

UCFID (1234567)*

Cell Phone*

Knights Email*

Personal Email

Are you in an AAP Structured Program?*

Have you been advised by an AAP Pre-Grad Advisor before?*

Have you attended an AAP Workshop or Event before?*

Please explain your relationship with AAP.*

Are you eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS)?*

Yes

I'm not sure

Are you currently working on campus?*

Yes

If you are currently working on campus, where are you working on campus and how many hours? Please include experiences in undergraduate research that you are being compensated for.*

Do you plan to continue working in this on campus position in 2022-2023 academic year?*

Yes

Other

How many hours per week are you willing to dedicate to the AAP during the 2022-2023 academic year?*

Please choose hours between 5 hrs/week - 15 hrs/week.

Major*

Anticipated Graduation Date*

Overall GPA*

Please share your graduate school plans after graduation.*

Application Questions

Please introduce yourself and explain why you would like to serve as an AAP team member.*

2,200 Character Limit.

What do you believe is the most important aspect of mentoring, or helping a peer?*

1,000 Character Limit

Please explain a time when you had to overcome a barrier in your graduate school preparation. Please include your experiences and the tools you used to persevere.*

2,000 Character Limit

Part of the responsibilities is to advise the AAP Staff on how to improve the resources offered by AAP, and provide help in implementing the change. What specific ideas do you have that will help improve Academic Advancement Programs and how will you help implement the new ideas?*

1,000 Character Limit

What advice do you have for students looking to prepare for graduate school?

600 character limit. Please note that this particular answer may be used for AAP's Social Media page.

What do you think AAP can do to improve visibility and outreach to the UCF community?

600 character limit. Please note any experience you may have with social media content development or other innovative ideas.

Upload CV/Resume*

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By signing below, you are ensuring that the information submitted on this application is true to your knowledge and that you intend to sign up for an interview slot after submission.*