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Supplemental Questions

Supplemental questions are an optional method of gathering additional specific, job-related information to assist you in identifying which candidates qualify for an interview. Supplemental questions may be asked as part of the job application form, or after applications have been routed for review via email. When supplemental questions are asked via email, the hiring manager, or designee, is expected to ensure all responses received are reviewed during screening. The hiring manager or designee must note that supplemental questions were requested via email in the recruitment process. Recruitment records submitted to Talent Acquisition should include the supplemental questions.

Things to consider when using supplemental questions:

  • While an effective way of gathering additional information, supplemental questions that require a lot of time to answer may discourage some applicants from applying, especially those who learn of the job at the last minute and are in a hurry to submit their application materials.
  • When including supplemental question(s) as part of the application process, choosing a longer initial review period (at least an additional week) will provide applicants with more time to complete their responses.
  • Talent Acquisition does not take part in screening out applicants who do not answer the supplemental question(s), whether required or not. The hiring unit will determine how to evaluate applicants who don’t answer the supplemental question(s).

The following questions are readily available for use in a job posting. To use one or more of these questions, please copy the question code and the question into the ‘Supplemental Questions’ section of your Job Opening Request in ServiceNow. 

If you would like to use an alternative question, please add it to the ‘Supplemental Questions’ section of your Job Opening Request. If you request a question outside of the pre-formatted options below, there may be a delay in posting your job opening.

Note : the statement below will be added to the top of the job posting, and will include the supplemental question(s) that applicants will need to provide a response to.

PLEASE NOTE: For full consideration for an interview, you will be asked to provide a response to the supplemental question(s) below.

  • Question 1
  • Question 2

For open-ended questions, there are three ways to include your response(s):

  • Option 1. Incorporate the statement as part of your cover letter attachment in step 2
  • Option 2. Attach your statement separately in step 3 of the application
  • Option 3. Write a narrative response in the space provided in step 5 of the application.  We highly recommend preparing your statement in advance of starting your application.

NOTE: once your application is submitted, you will not be able to make edits or add attachments.

Question ID Question Code Question Open or Closed
3484 Prescreen-Schedule Are you able to work a non-traditional work schedule? See job posting for schedule details. Closed - Yes or No
3485 Prescreen-Travel Are you able to travel in California, nationally or internationally for this position. See job posting for travel requirement details.

Closed - Yes or No
3486 Prescreen-Shift Are you able to work a swing or graveyard shift as your regular schedule? See job posting for work shift details.

Closed - Yes or No
3487 Prescreen-Respirator Do you have the ability to wear a respirator in accordance with the California Code of Regulations Title 8, 5144?

Closed - Yes or No
3488 Prescreen-TB Can you provide proof of a negative TB test within the last 2 years?

Closed - Yes or No
3489 Prescreen-ClassA A California Class A Driver’s License is required within 6 months of hire. Do you currently possess a California Class A Driver’s License?

Closed - Yes or No
3043 Prescreen-USA Are you eligible to work in the United States? Closed - Yes or No
3044 Prescreen-18 Are you now or will you be at least 18 years of age within 2 months of applying? Closed - Yes or No
3519 OpenQ-1 Please respond to Short Answer Question 1 from the job posting here: Open
3620 OpenQ-2 Please respond to Short Answer Question 2 from the job posting here: Open
3521 OpenQ-3 Please respond to Short Answer Question 3 from the job posting here: Open

3502

HUM-SSA3:

Academic Advising

 In one page or less, please describe your academic advising philosophy. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3503

HUM-APMO3:

Writing Sample

 Please provide a writing sample of public (journalistic, blog, website, etc.), scholarly, or grant/project-related prose. Maximum of 12 pages in length. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3490

SS-4556-1:

Exp w/ Disabilities

 Please describe your experience working with individuals with disabilities. How did that experience shape your understanding of disability? Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3491

SS-4556-2:

Problem Solving

 Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems in a process and developed preventive measures. How did you determine it was a potential problem? Did your idea accomplish the goals? Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3492

SS-4556-3:

2008 ADA

 What do you see as the significance and impact of the 2008 ADA Amendments Act as it relates to higher education? Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3493

SS-CC-1:

Career Advising for Grads/Alumni

 This position will develop and conduct career and life planning workshops, career and graduate school advising sessions, and student action plans for undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni. Describe your related experience / abilities, providing specific examples. Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3494

SS-CC-2:

Career Dev Support UnderRep

 This position will be responsible for providing support for the career development of underrepresented and first-generation students. Describe, in detail, your related experience. Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3495

SS-CC-3:

Tech Assessing Students

 What advising / counseling techniques would you use to assess students during their career development? Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3496

SS-ICC-1:

Dev Workshop Exp

 This position will develop and conduct career and life planning workshops, career and graduate school advising sessions, and student action plans for international undergraduate, and graduate students. Describe your related experience/abilities, providing specific examples. Provide your narrative response in the following text box Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3497

SS-ICC-2:

Career Dev Support

 This position will be responsible for providing support for the career development of diverse populations, especially international students. Describe, in detail, your related experience. Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3498

SS-ICC-3:

Advising Techniques

 What advising/counseling techniques would you use to assess international students during their career development? Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3499

SS-ICC-4:

Career Services

 Provide examples of establishing and cultivating relationships with corporations and other organizations related to career services for students and alumni. Provide your narrative response the following text box. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3500

SS-SEA-1:

Experiences

 What experiences have prepared you for this position? Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3501

SS-SEA-2:

Diversity Experience

 This position will work with a diverse student population, which includes underrepresented groups. Please describe, in detail, your related experience. Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3506

SHS-MA-1:

MA Cert AAMA

 Was your MA certification obtained by passing a Medical Assisting certifying exam administered by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)? Please respond with Yes or No. Closed - Yes or No

3507

SHS-MA-2:

MA Cert AMT

 Was your MA certification obtained by passing a Medical Assisting certifying exam administered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)? Closed - Yes or No

3508

SHS-MA-3:

MA Cert AMCA

 Was your MA certification obtained by passing a Medical Assisting certifying exam administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)? Closed - Yes or No

3509

SHS-MA-4:

MA Cert MMCI

 Was your MA certification obtained by passing a Medical Assisting certifying exam administered by the Multiskilled Medical Certification Institute (MMCI)? Closed - Yes or No

3504

SHS-MA-5:

MA Cert Recognition

Do you possess a current MA certification recognized by the Medical Board of California? Please respond with Yes or No.

If you answered YES to this question, provide the name of the agency from which you received your MA Certification and the certification number in the same text box.

 Open - Yes or No, and Name of Agency

3505

SHS-MA-6:

MA Cert CCBMA

 Was your MA certification obtained by passing a Medical Assisting certifying exam administered by the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA)? Please respond with Yes or No. Closed - Yes or No

3510

SHS-CP2-1:

Psych License

 Do you currently possess a valid California license, in good standing in Psychology? Yes or No. Closed - Yes or No

3511

SHS-CP2-2:

Exp on Health Setting

 Please describe your experience working in a medical and/or integrated health setting in the narrative response text box. (for Behavioral Specialist only) Closed - Yes or No

3512

SHS-CP2-3:

SW License

 Do you currently possess a valid California license, in good standing in Social Work? Closed - Yes or No

3522

SHS-CP2-4:

OS Psych License

 Do you currently hold a valid Psychology license in good standing, out of state? Closed - Yes or No

3527

SHS-CP2-4:

MFT License

 Do you currently possess a valid California license, in good standing in Marriage and Family Therapy? Closed - Yes or No

3513

UE-AAC-1:

COSMOS Cluster Pref

 Each COSMOS Teacher Fellow works with a specific cluster for the length of the program. After looking at the UCSC COSMOS website, please list your top 3 cluster preferences for 2020. Provide your response in the following text box. Closed - Yes or No

3414

UE-AAC-2:

COSMOS Philosophy

 As a COSMOS Teacher Fellow, one role you play is in teaching transferable skills to students within your cluster. Sometimes lessons are daily (20-30 minutes), while at other times lessons occur a few times a week for a slightly longer period of time (60-90 minutes). One of the most important areas to work on with students is science communication. What is your philosophy regarding science communication? Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your response in the following text box

3515

UE-SLDS-1:

Community

 What does community look like to you? Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your response in the following text box

3516

UE-SLDS-2:

Mgmt Exp

 What is your experience with residential supervision and management? Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your response in the following text box

3517

UE-SLDS-3:

CRE Role

 A big part of the Coordinator for Residential Education (CRE) role involves mentoring young professionals in one of their first (or their very first!) professional role. How do you envision this playing out for you in this role? Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your response in the following text box

3518

UE-K-14-1:

EPC Interest

 Please provide a statement regarding your interest in a position with the Educational Partnership Center, be sure to state if you have a preference for a particular program (EAOP, GEAR UP, or San José Cal-SOAP) and/or a specific region (Monterey Bay or San José). Provide your narrative response in the following text box. Open - Provide your response in the following text box

3548

WritingSample-1:

 Writing Sample 1 Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box
3549 WritingSample-2: Writing Sample 2 Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box
3550 WritingSample-3: Writing Sample 3 Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box
3551

Professional-Experience:

Profession

 What professional experiences have prepared you for this position? Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box
3552

Problem Solving:

PROBSOLV

 Please provide 2-3 examples of problem solving for this position as described below (please be brief: 1-3 sentences for each example): A.) Common problems solved by the employee: B.) Less frequent and more complex problems solved by the employee: C.) Problems/situations that are referred to this employee’s supervisor: Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box
3555

DEI Statement:

DEI STMT

For full consideration for an interview, please provide a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).  It is recommended that your DEI statement address all of the following:


  1. How have you demonstrated your understanding of the particular diversity and equity-related issues and needs in higher education or in your professional field?
  2. Provide examples of your past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  3. Discuss your vision for how you might support existing dimensions of or make expanded contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the position for which you are applying.
 Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3556

ECE-COURSES:

ECE Q1

Provide a list of all ECE (Early Childhood Education) courses you have completed and/or are currently enrolled in and include the following:

  • Title of course(s)
  • College attending or attended
  • Total # of ECE units
 Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3557

ECE Child Dvlpmt Teach Permit:

ECE Q2

 Do you have a current Child Development Associate Teacher permit or a higher level of accreditation? If not, please explain your eligibility status. Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3558

ECE-ELIGIBILITY:

ECE Q3

Are you eligible to obtain a Child Development Associate Teacher permit or higher level of accreditation? If not, please explain your eligibility status.

 Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box
3559

UNEX - Working Schedule:

UNEX-SCHD

Could you commit to working a consistent 12-month schedule, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time?

 Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box
3560

UNEX - Prof. Credentialing:

UNEX-CRED

Do you possess a valid California Single Subject Professional Clear Credential in the required subject? Please respond with Yes or No.

If you answered YES to this question, provide the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) Document Number.

 Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box

3563

DEI Statement Attached:

DEI Attach

For full consideration for an interview, please provide a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). It is recommended that your DEI statement address all of the following:

  1. How have you demonstrated your understanding of the particular diversity and equity-related issues and needs in higher education or in your professional field?
  2. Provide examples of your past contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  3. Discuss your vision for how you might support existing dimensions of or make expanding contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the position for which you are applying.
 Open - Provide your narrative response in the following text box