UCD Directives

UC DAVIS:  VICE CHANCELLOR-ADMINISTRATION

October 7, 1998

DEANS, DIRECTORS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS AND CAMPUS/UCDMC ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICERS:

RE:     Call for Applications for an Administrative Internship

The Staff Affirmative Action and Diversity Office is sponsoring an
Administrative Internship.  The attached announcement describes the
Internship, the selection criteria and the application process.

This Internship will provide the successful candidate with experience,
knowledge and skills in the field of human resources, specifically in
affirmative action/equal opportunity and diversity.  The experience will
help them to compete more effectively for future positions. 

Candidates must be career employees and meet the qualifications as
specified in the attached announcement.  They must have the approval of
their supervisor and department head to participate in the Internship. The
Intern will be selected through a competitive process.

I would appreciate your assistance in informing employees in your
department about this opportunity.

Deadline for applications is Noon on Friday, October 23, 1998.

Dennis Shimek
Associate Vice Chancellor-
Human Resources & Risk Management

Attachment (see below)

98-111


October 7, 1998

ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP POSITION IN THE
STAFF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION & DIVERSITY (SAAD) and
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICES on CAMPUS
SIX MONTHS @ 100% TIME
January 1999 - July 1999*


(*The beginning date is flexible depending on the needs of the successful
candidate and his/her home department.)

OBJECTIVE OF THE INTERNSHIP

This Administrative Internship position will provide an opportunity for a
campus staff employee to gain experience in the area of human resources,
specifically affirmative action/equal employment opportunity and diversity.
The Intern will receive mentoring and training and be a contributing member
of the SAAD team.

INTERNSHIP ASSIGNMENTS

The successful candidate will have an opportunity to hone her/his
communication skills through workshop presentations and participation in
campuswide meetings.  She/he will be part of a new coordinated campus
outreach/inreach effort and represent the campus at employment-related
community activities. 

While participating in the ongoing campus affirmative action and diversity
efforts, consistent with the Regental policies and in compliance with the
law, the Intern's assignments will include the following:

*     Participate in workshop presentations.
*     Participate on a new outreach coordination taskforce.
*     Assist in developing a survey instrument and database to identify
faculty and staff that wish to participate in campus outreach efforts.
*     Develop a directory of campus and medical center outreach efforts and
contacts.

The Intern will report to, and be mentored by, the Director for Diversity,
AA/EEO and the Associate Vice Chancellor - Human Resources & Risk Management.

DURATION OF INTERNSHIP

The successful candidate will serve in the Internship full-time for six
months.  The home department will be able to use the salary savings as an
opportunity to provide career development for another employee or to
temporarily replace the Intern with a casual employee.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

*     Experience working with a variety of people with diverse interests.
*     Knowledge of the campus and community issues.
*     Effective interpersonal skills.
*     Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
*     Experience with affirmative action and diversity issues. 
*     Demonstrated presentation skills.
*     Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills.
*     Knowledge of computers  (including spreadsheets, databases).

ELIGIBILITY AND BASIS FOR SELECTION

Applicants must be campus career employees and will be expected to perform
at an analyst level.  Examples of classifications that provide appropriate
experience would be, but are not limited to: "_____" Assistant III, Library
Assistant III, Student Affairs Officer I, or an equivalent combination of
education and other experiences.


APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Candidates should discuss their interest in this position with their
supervisors and have supervisory support before submitting an application.
The successful candidate must have a career position to return to at the
end of the Internship.

An application packet will require the following:

*     1-2 page statement of purpose and how this internship relates to your
career goals.
*     Letter of support from your supervisor or department manager. 
*     UCD application with appropriate computer supplemental form.

Application packets can be picked up at the Administrative Annex or
applicants can call Lolita Nelson-Adkins at 752-6030 to have a packet
mailed to them or for more information.

(Note:  Interviewees will be asked to give a 5-minute presentation on a
topic of their choice.)

Return completed application packets by Noon on Friday, October 23, 1998, to:

          Staff Affirmative Action and Diversity Office
          Administrative Annex, Campus
          
          Attention:  Administrative Internship Selection Committee

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