Join the EOP Team
If you are interested in supporting educational equity, developing your leadership skills, honing your talents, and working with a fun group of peers and professional staff, then the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) is the place for you! EOP offers holistic support to first-generation and low-income scholars in their transition, persistence, and long-term advancement at UC Davis. Our peer staff can be found hosting community events and services, providing holistic advising, and/or increasing EOP’s visibility across campus. The entire team is committed to sharing resources and advocating on behalf of the first-generation scholars’ community.
Applications
Recruitment for the 2025-2026 year has begun and the deadline to apply for all positions is 11:59 pm Monday, February 3, 2025. Click on the position title for the full job description.
- Peer Advising Counselor (PAC) :
- PAC for Advising: During the academic year, this position primarily focuses on advising students during the EOP Center hours of operation.
- APPLY to be a PAC for Advising: LINK
- PAC for Event Planning: During the academic year, this position will work on a team to coordinate events centered around EOP pillars, community needs, and cohorts.
- APPLY to be a PAC for Event Planning: LINK
- During the summer, ALL PACs live in the residence halls and work for the Special Transitional Enrichment Program (STEP) from July 28, 2025 - September 13, 2025
- This position is eligible for compensation via inclusive stipend for student's engagement regardless of citizenship status.
- PAC for Advising: During the academic year, this position primarily focuses on advising students during the EOP Center hours of operation.
- Community Retention Advocate (CRA):
- During the academic year, the Community Retention Advocate develops and implements relevant events and services for first generation and low-income students. As community advocates, they assess the needs of EOP students and sit on campus committees to empower the EOP population. This position is eligible for compensation via inclusive stipend for student's engagement regardless of citizenship status.
- APPLY to be a CRA: LINK
- CRAs do not work during summer STEP.
- During the academic year, the Community Retention Advocate develops and implements relevant events and services for first generation and low-income students. As community advocates, they assess the needs of EOP students and sit on campus committees to empower the EOP population. This position is eligible for compensation via inclusive stipend for student's engagement regardless of citizenship status.
- Graphic Designer:
- The Graphic Designer is a member of the EOP Communications team and responsible for creating, updating, and promoting The Center for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) publications. This position is eligible for compensation via inclusive stipend for student's engagement regardless of citizenship status.
APPLY to be a Graphic Designer: LINK
- The Graphic Designer is a member of the EOP Communications team and responsible for creating, updating, and promoting The Center for the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) publications. This position is eligible for compensation via inclusive stipend for student's engagement regardless of citizenship status.
- EOP Special Projects Assistant:
- The EOP Special Projects Assistant is responsible for supporting EOP programming and administrative tasks during the summer and the academic year. This position is eligible for compensation via inclusive stipend for student's engagement regardless of citizenship status.
The deadline to apply for all positions is 11:59 pm Monday, February 3, 2025
For questions, concerns, accommodations, and/or more information, please contact Lauren Cristobal at lgcristobal@ucdavis.edu or Teresa Hernandez at thernandezquezada@ucdavis.edu