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Make a difference: Apply by April 11 to be the next staff advisor to the Regents

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Andenet Emiru (left) and Mayté Frías (right)

Andenet Emiru, departing staff advisor to the Regents, took on this role following a core tenet he learned from his parents: Every commitment is an opportunity to make a difference. “You can’t know the magnitude of the impact you’ll make,” he observed, “but you wake up every morning and do the work.”

Applications for the position of staff advisor to the Regents are once again open for non-represented and represented staff or non-Senate academic employees who have at least five years of UC service, offering a unique opportunity to represent and serve your colleagues. The application period ends Friday, April 11, 2025, for a two-year term that runs from July 2025 to June 2027.

You can learn more about the program and how to apply by April 11 on the staff advisor website.

Andenet and Mayté Frías, staff advisor designate, shared their experiences on Tuesday, March 11, during a virtual event designed to give an inside look at what it means to serve as a staff advisor. Watch the recording (available for 120 days after the event).

As staff advisors, Andenet and Mayté have participated in open sessions and designated committees of the Board of Regents, representing their fellow employees in UC Board of Regents deliberations and to decision-makers at the Office of the President. Staff advisors serve as non-voting members of designated Regents’ committees; they attend and participate directly in committee and board meetings throughout their term of service. They also meet extensively with staff to understand their needs and learn from their experiences.

If you have additional questions regarding Staff Advisor recruitment this year, please send an email to StaffAdvisorRecruitment@ucop.edu.

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