VPEA Applications 26-27 Government Relations

R’Vision: We envision a UC Riverside where every undergraduate student recognizes their power, and has used it to change something for the betterment of their college experience.

R’Mission: The Office of External Affairs works to organize and mobilize the UCR community, amplifies marginalized voices, and holds every institution accountable, including our own university, unapologetically and without compromise.

Thank you for your interest in joining the ASUCR Office of External Affairs. This office exists to fight for the students of UC Riverside from Sacramento, to Washington D.C., in Riverside City Hall, and on this campus, and we are looking for people who are ready to do that work with intention, accountability, and heart.

You do NOT need prior student government experience, or a perfect resume to apply. What we are looking for is a genuine commitment to students, a willingness to grow, and a sense of why this work matters to you. We strongly encourage students from all backgrounds, identities, and levels of experience to apply, especially those from communities that have historically been excluded from these spaces.

Before submitting, it is recommended to review the full job description for the position you are applying to so you have a clear understanding of the time commitment, responsibilities, and expectations involved. Additionally, you can reference our 2026-27 Academic Year Strategic Plan.

Positions:

Legislative Director
Lobby Corp Director
Federal Relations Director
State Relations Director
Local and University Affairs Director

More information about each position can be found here.

This application requires you to submit your resume and respond to a series of short narrative questions. There are no right or wrong answers as we want to hear how YOU think, what YOU value, and what YOU would bring to this office.

Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee an interview or appointment. All appointments are subject to ratification by the ASUCR Senate in accordance with ASUCR Bylaws Chapter XI. If you have any questions about the application or the positions available, please contact our incoming VP of External Affairs, Joseph Anastacio at janas004@ucr.edu or visit us at the Highlander Union Building, Room 202. The ASUCR External Affairs Office is committed to building a team that reflects the full diversity of the R'Community. We are an equal opportunity office.

Name

First NameLast Name

Preferred Pronouns (https://out.ucr.edu/pronouns-matter)

UCR Email Address:

example@example.com

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Student Identification Number (SID)

Anticipated Graduation Date - Term - Year (Spring 2027)

Please list your Major and any Minor(s) you are pursuing at UCR.

What position are you interested in applying for?

What is your #1 desired role?

What is your #2 desired role?

What is your #3 desired role?

Describe an issue you care about. How do you want to address it through organizing and advocacy on or off campus?

(Please be sure that the vision you have in mind is consistent with our efforts to center systemwide university affairs, legislative advocacy and lobbying, student activism, civic engagement and/or labor advocacy.)

What does social justice mean to you?

What does intersectionality mean to you?

Identify one local, state, or federal policy issue affecting UCR students right now. How would you approach building a student advocacy strategy around it?

Describe a time you had to lead individual(s) through a significant challenge, unexpected change, or major roadblock. What was your exact approach, how did you support your team, and what was the final result?

What do your commitments look like for the 2026 - 2027 year?

Commitments include but are not limited to academic, professional, family, volunteer, and student organization commitments. Please list using this format: Commitment, Role, Expected Hours/Week

Resume:

The UC Student Association (UCSA) is structured to address student issues by vocalizing our concerns into initiatives through campus action, government relations, and university affairs. Each of these areas have systemwide committees that students can organize advocacy efforts through.Which method of advocacy do you feel is the most efficient to increase student representation?

Other

There are several systemwide advocacy opportunities that are available to UC students beyond the External Affairs Office. Would you be interested in any of the following?

Office of Vice President of External Affairs Positions (26-27)