How to Post an Opportunity

The newly consolidated Research Experience and Applied Learning (REAL) Portal - is a one-stop platform that brings together all experiential learning (EL) opportunities in a single, easy-to-use system. This upgraded portal replaces the separate Co-Curricular Record (CCR) catalog, the Academic Internship Program (AIP) InternLink platform, and the original REAL site, providing a streamlined experience for students, staff, and faculty. 

Staff, faculty and external employers can now post opportunities for students to apply to.

• First login to the REAL Portal with your respective credentials
• If posting an opportunity for academic course credit:
  • Select "AIP" in the left navigation pane
  • Then click the "Post an Opportunity" button
• If posting an opportunity that's not for course credit, or credit-optional:
  • Select "EL Opportunities" in the left navigation pane
  • Then click the "Post an Opportunity" button

Click on the second tab above to see all prompts.

• Make a copy of this document if you'd like to save your application responses
• Please reach out to elt@ucsd.edu with any questions

Pro Tip: Make a copy of this document if you'd like to save your application responses!

Step 1:

• Visit https://realportal.ucsd.edu and login with your staff or faculty SSO credentials.

Step 2:

• Land on the Dashboard page
• If posting an opportunity for academic course credit, select the "AIP" link in the left navigation pane.
  • Then click the "Post an Opportunity" button
• If posting an opportunity that's not for course credit, or credit-optional, select the "EL Opportunities" link in the left navigation pane.
  • Then click the "Post an Opportunity" button
• Enter your organization's name and select the correct title when it pops up, or click "Create New Contact".

Step 3:

• Enter the Position Title (keep it concise)
• Enter the Position Description to provide context on the organization and what students can expect in the role. This section does not have formatting requirements or length limitations, and can include links. 

Step 4:

• Select the appropriate Opportunity Type from the list of 12. You can find definitions at the bottom of this page.  
• Select whether the position requires academic (course) credit, is credit optional, or does not allow credit.

Step 5:

• Enter the Skills and Qualifications your are looking for in candidates. This could include whether the position is open to all or specific majors, all or specific students (undergraduates, graduates, etc.), or prior experience in the field.

Step 6:

• Select the appropriate option for "Affiliation", indicating whether the position is affiliated with UCSD or an external organization.
• Select whether the position setting will be in-person, hybrid or remote.
• Add the specific work location underneath.

Step 7:

• Indicate whether position is paid or unpaid. 
• Select the duration of experience as it pertains to the academic calendar (Quarterly, Academic Year or Other).
• Check all academic quarters that the position will occur.
• OPTIONAL FIELD: Enter the anticipation start and end dates of the position.
• Enter the anticipated number of hours per week.

Step 8:

• Select the appropriate date for when you'd like to posting to be visible to students. 

Step 9:

• Select how you'd like to compile and review submitted applications.

Step 10:

• Enter the application deadline date (this is when the posting will expire from the job board).
• OPTIONAL FIELD: Enter any additional position information.

Step 11:

• Select the required application materials for candidates (this will require students to submit one document for each selection in order to apply). 
• Click "Save Posting" to move to the last section.

Step 12:

• Select the 3-4 Career-Readiness Competencies students will develop through this experience.
• Click "Save" to submit your posting for review and approval.

Once Application is Submitted:

• The Experiential Learning team will review your posting within 2-3 business days.
• You will receive an automated email when the position posting is approved, or if you need to provide additional information.