Admin Clerk Application 2025-2026

Thank you for your interest in the position! Please be sure you submit the application when you are done. You will receive a confirmation message when you have successfully submitted it. The application will remain open until all positions are filled.

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If you have worked on campus before: Go to ucpath.berkeley.edu. There’s an icon that reads “UCPath Online - Login” about mid way down the page. Click this icon. Select “University of California, Berkeley”. Fill in your CalNet Authentication Information. In the top left-hand corner, there’s a blue box with your name, Primary Title, Employee ID, and Service Date. Please fill in your Employee ID into the box below. If you have not worked on campus before or do not have an Employee ID, please skip this question.

Have you worked for the department of Residential Life before? (ex: RA, Tutor, Clerk, etc.)*

To find your Proxy Number: Take out your Cal1Card; Flip the card over to the back; In the bottom right-hand corner in black, you will see a series of numbers that looks like this: xxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxx-x The Proxy Number we are looking for is the first 6 numbers before the longer sequence. Some students may have a Proxy Number that is 7 digits long; if so, please include all 7 digits.




Ex: 123456 1111111111-1, the number we are looking for is 123456

Admin Clerk Eligibility Statement

Please note, you must have Work Study to be eligible for these positions. If you are currently employed by Residential Life as a Hall Staff member (RA/TPRA/SRA) or serve as a Hiring Coordinator or Residential Student Coordinator then you are not eligible to apply for the Residential Life Admin Clerk position.

Please record your availability in the following format for each day of the week:


Day: ___ AM : ___ PM

Additionally to hiring for Residence Life areas, The Academic Support Unit is seeking students interested in a clerk role specifically supporting our residential academic programs including Residential Tutoring, Resident Faculty and Academic Support Initiatives.

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The Leadership Development Unit is seeking students interested in a clerk role supporting the residential leadership programs including: RHA (Hall Association Account Student Auditing), Leadership Development Programs and initiatives.

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Instructions for Written Section

Below are the instructions for the written section of your application. Please note that you must submit two PDFs along with this application. The first PDF should contain your Essay response and your Experiences response. The second PDF should contain your Mock Flyer.


WE WILL ONLY BE REVIEWING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN THE REQUIRED .PDF FILE FORMAT.


If you need assistance or have questions about how to format as a .pdf you can reach out to our hiring team at reshalls-employment@berkeley.edu. This should be done in advance and within a reasonable amount of time.

PLEASE BE SURE TO PROOFREAD YOUR RESPONSES BEFORE SUBMITTING.

List of Questions for Essay and Experiences - Please upload as two pdf documents (one with essay and experience, one with the mock flyer)


(1) Answer the following questions in a paragraph format, no more than 2 pages:

  1. What are strengths you would bring to the position?
  2. What aspects of the position would you find challenging? How would you address these challenges within your role?


(2) A list of experiences, no more than two pages, that lists your paid and unpaid leadership experiences. For each experience, please list your title, the location, the length of time, and most importantly, the duties you performed.


(3) “Mock Flyer” Prompt: (Upload as separate .PDF attachment from Essay & Experiences .PDF)

A common task that Clerks are assigned are creating graphics or flyers. Please create a “mock flyer” to demonstrate an example of your graphic design ability and incorporate the required details and instructions:


Instructions for Mock Flyer:

Focus on creating a visually engaging flyer that clearly conveys the event details.

Consider your color scheme and font choices to reflect the theme.

Make it eye-catching but professional - think about what will grab attention while still being easy to read.

Incorporate creative elements (images, shapes, patterns) that fit the theme, but don’t overcrowd the design.


Event details for the flyer:


Event: Silent Disco: Dance the Night Away - Spring 2025

Event Description: A unique dance party where participants wear wireless headphones to enjoy music without disturbing others & enjoy snacks and beverages.

Date: Saturday, December 21st 2025

Time: 6PM

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Written Section Resources

Here is the direct link to the website with the Admin Clerk job responsibilities & expectations outlined: https://reslife.berkeley.edu/opportunities/student-employment-opportunities/administrative-clerks/ AS A REMINDER: Please be sure to proofread your responses before submitting. WE WILL ONLY BE REVIEWING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN THE REQUIRED .PDF FILE FORMAT.

By submitting this application, I certify that I have carefully read the terms of employment included in the job description. I also certify that all statements on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. If employed, I understand that any falsification of this record may be considered cause for employment termination. I understand that I will be required to provide verification that I meet the academic requirements for the position. Additionally, I give authorization to RSSP to access my academic and judicial records to determine eligibility. I understand that, if selected, this access to my records will continue throughout my employment. [Please check to indicate you have read and understood this statement.]

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