Networking Resources

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Networking can be an effective method of outreach and should be an integral part of any advertising campaign. This outreach can increase not only the quality of your applicant pool, but increase the representation of individuals from underutilized groups.

Select from the list of organizations below based on your diversity outreach needs. Provide a completed recruitment ad template directly to the organization(s) of your choice. Please save a copy of the ad template and a list of networking organizations you utilized in your Recruitment Document Suite for the appropriate recruitment.

Had success networking with a group not on this list? Help us strengthen our networking community by sending the contact information to Colette Grey, Talent Acquisition Manager.

Internal Networking

If you are interested in sending an internal job announcement, you can utilize this internal email distribution list:

  • HRAG (Human Resource Advisory Group) = hr-advisorygroup@ucsc.edu

Below are some examples of job announcements:

Example #1:

We are excited to announce that we are currently recruiting for a/an INSERT JOB TITLE in the INSERT DIVISION OR DEPT division/department.

INSERT BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION or OVERVIEW.

To apply, please click on the links below to access the job posting directly. 

Current employees:
Insert direct link to job posting in internal gateway

External employees:
Insert direct link to job posting in external gateway

Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Sincerely,

Example #2 (should include an attached job flier):

Dear Colleagues,

INSERT DIVISION is pleased to announce a career opening for a/an INSERT JOB TITLE in the INSERT DEPARTMENT department. 

INSERT DEPT OVERVIEW.

The attached job announcement, Job ID XXXXX, includes information regarding the position and required qualifications. If you or someone you know are interested in joining our team, please make sure to apply by the Initial Review Date of DAY OF WEEK, MONDAY DAY, YEAR to be given full consideration.

We appreciate you sharing this employment opportunity with colleagues who may have an interest in the field of employee and labor relations.

If you have any questions, please contact me at XXXXX@ucsc.edu.

Example #3:

The INSERT DIVISION or DEPARTMENT is recruiting for a/an INSERT JOB TITLE. This is a Career, 100% time appointment eligible for full university benefits (adjust as needed).

INSERT DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW.

INSERT JOB OVERVIEW.

The Initial Review Date (IRD) for job # xxxxx is DAY OF WEEK, MONTH DAY, YEAR. All applications received by the IRD are guaranteed consideration by the hiring unit. Application materials submitted after the IRD will only be forwarded to the unit upon their request. 

Access to the external job posting can be found HERE (INSERT LINK TO JOB POSTING on EXTERNAL GATEWAY). Current employees will need to log into UCPath and apply via the Recruitment Workcenter.

Please share this with those who may be interested in this opportunity.

LinkedIn Learning

Anyone from the hiring unit can highlight a job on their LinkedIn profile. We’ve provided instructions at this link.


Local and National Organizations

GroupContact Information
African American Community Services Agency-San Jose(408) 292-3157
304 N. 6th St.
San Jose, CA 95112
http://www.sjaacsa.org 
email:  info@sjaacsa.org
African American Student Life (Resource & Cultural Center (AARCC)(831) 459-2881
http://www2.ucsc.edu/aasl/
email:  aarcc@ucsc.edu
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Santa Cruz1103 Mission St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 426-6696 x 102
email: dwallace@karonproperties.com
American Indian Alliance of Santa Clara Valley467 Saratoga Ave. Ste 626
San Jose, CA 95129
http://www.americanindianalliance.org
email:  scvamericanindianalliance@gmail.com
American Indian Education Center-Santa Clara1600 Las Plumas Ave.
San Jose, CA 95133
http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ai/re/aidirectory.asp#santaclara
email: aiecsc@sbcglobal.net
American Indian Resource Center (AIRC)(831) 459-2881
http://www2.ucsc.edu/narc
email:  dtibbett@ucsc.edu
Asian American/Pacific Islander Resource Center (AA/PIRC)(831) 459-5349
https://aapirc.ucsc.edu/
email:  aapirc@ucsc.edu
Candelaria American Indian Council-Campbell281 E. Hamilton Ave. Ste 2
Campbell, CA
email:  cbegay@edd.ca.gov
Chicano/Latino Resource Center (CLRC)(831) 459-5608
http://www2.ucsc.edu/raza
email:  cab@ucsc.edu
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley1887 Monterey Road Ste 2105
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 248-4800
https://www.hccsv.org
email:  info@hccsv.org
Japanese American Citizens League (JACL)P. O. Box 163, Watsonville, CA. 95077
www.watsonvillesantacruzjacl.org
email: wsc.jacl@gmail.com
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)-Monterey1104 Broadway Avenue, Ste. F
P. O. Box 782, Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-3727
http://www.montereynaacp.org/ 
email: mcbnaacp1049@att.net
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)-Silicon Valley1313 North Milpitas Blvd. Ste 175
Milpitas, CA 95035
(669) 284-2173
http://www.sanjosenaacp.org
email:  sjnaacp@sanjosenaacp.org
Santa Cruz Indian CouncilP.O. Box 326
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
http://www.santacruz-indiancouncil.org/
(831) 425-4404
email:  info@santacruz-indiancouncil.org
Walnut Ave. Women’s Center303 Walnut Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
http://www.wawc.org
email:  info@wawc.org
Women’s Center-UCSC1156 High St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
http://www2.ucsc.edu/wmcenter/
email:  women@ucsc.edu
Women Ventures Project406 Main St., Ste 202
Watsonville, CA 95076
email:  wvp@cruzers.com

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