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 with your respective credentials at the new REAL Portal site.
• Click the "Post an Opportunity" button from the Dashboard.
• To see all prompts in the application, click on the second tab above

Please reach out to elt@ucsd.edu with any questions.

Attend a REAL Portal Training!

The Commons Experiential Learning Team will be hosting REAL Portal training sessions and drop-in support for faculty and staff, including how to post opportunities and navigate the newly consolidated CCR and AIP modules. Register for an upcoming session here. 

Step 1:

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

Step 2:

• From the Dashboard page, click the button titled "Post an Opportunity".
• Enter your organization's name and select the correct title when it pops up, or click "Create New Contact".

Step 3:

• Select the appropriate term for when the position will take place, on the dropdown titled "Term Posted".
• Enter the Position Title, and a Position Description explaining what students can expect in the role.

Step 4:

• Select the appropriate Opportunity Type from the list of 12. You can find definitions at the bottom of this page.  

Step 5:

• Select the position's Start Date and End Date.

Step 6:

• Select the appropriate option for Academic Credit, indicating if the position requires/allow academic credit. Positions with academic credit fall under our Academic Internship Program (AIP), and have their own requirements and processes.

Step 7:

• Select the appropriate option for "Affiliation", indicating whether the position is located on or off-campus.
• Add the specific work location underneath.

Step 8:

• Indicate whether position will be paid or unpaid. 
• Enter the appropriate number for "Hours per Week".

Step 9:

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

Step 10:

• Select how you'd like to compile and review the applications that are submitted

Step 11:

• Select the appropriate date for when the application materials are due.
• Enter any additional position information (optional).

Step 12:

• Select all of the application documents you'd like students to submit. 
• Click "Save Posting" to submit it for review.
• You will receive an automated email when the position posting is approved, or if you need to provide additional information.