Academic Officer (one):The Academic Chair will maintain the balance needed between Raíces de mi Tierra events and the member’s academic duties/assignments. The Academic Chair would preferably be a 2nd year or above at UCSB. The assigned duties consist of:
- Conducting study hours at a convenient place either on campus or Isla Vista; accessible to all members
- Keeps a log of who attended study hours and for how long
- In charge of hosting a study jam once per quarter
- Should have thorough knowledge of applicable resources the University Offers, and they should be able to inform members of these on campus resources
- The Academic Chair should also encourage good mental and physical health
- May create certificates for outstanding members concerning academics such as bookworms, study-worms, etc. (This can be based on study hours)
- Can conduct sessions for resume building, cover letter critiques, and interview tips
- May inform members concerning free on-campus events for test taking purposes (GRE, LSAT, etc.) and create a timeline for members interested in graduate school.
- Remind members of any career/Graduate/Educations events held at UCSB such as career fairs or info sessions
Position Length: 1 Academic Year
Number of Openings: 1