Join Our Peer Advising Team at the TRC!
To apply for one of our paid Transfer and Reentry Peer Advisor positions complete the online application. Note that we typically hire new Peer Advisors in the winter quarter, so incoming peer staff can attend the spring training course. However, students are welcome to submit an application throughout the year.
Summer 2024 update: The TRC is hiring two Peer Advisors for the 2024-2025 school year. Application deadline is July 17, 2024 at 11:59pm. To apply, complete the online application. You will also be asked to submit a copy of your resume.
The TRC Peer Advisors strive to be a first point of contact for Transfer and Reentry students and to assist them in navigating the University and providing referrals when appropriate, planning and facilitating various events each quarter, and support in running the center on a day-to-day basis.
For more information, email tarc@ucdavis.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions for Winter Application Cycle
- When is the deadline to apply?
- The deadline to apply for the 2024-2025 position is Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 11:59pm. We encourage applicants to apply sooner, taking the time to put together a solid application.
- Where can I apply?
- Complete the online application.
- I'm a reentry student. Can I only apply for the Reentry Peer Advisor position?
- If you are a reentry student, you are welcome to submit applications for both positions! While the position responsibilities are similar, the Reentry Peer Advisor is specifically responsible for planning programs designed to support reentry students and to assist the Transfer Retention Specialist with related programs.
- Is work study eligibility required?
- No, while we highly encourage those with work study to apply, it is not a requirement.
- Will I have to work over the summer?
- Yes. TRC Peers need to work at least a portion of the summer to continue training, plan for the upcoming school year, and cover hours at the front desk.
- When will I be notified if I am hired?
- We will inform those we intend to hire during the Pass II registration interval in order to allow time for our new hires to register for our two Spring training courses.
- Is the spring course required?
- Yes, it is required. The work we do in the TRC is collaborative and this begins in the spring training course.
- Do I get paid for the spring quarter training course?
- No, because you do get 2 academic units.
- What is the CRN for the course?
- The CRN will be given to the students hired for the position once they are notified and accept the position.
Applications cycle every Winter term
Apply through the online application
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