Introduction to the Graduate Student Academic Appointments Handbook This handbook is not meant to replace or contradict the language that is contained in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or applicable University policy and is not a substitute for reviewing contract articles carefully. The guidance in this handbook will be interpreted as consistent with the CBA and, in the event of a conflict, the language of the CBA or applicable policy will control. This handbook may be amended to reflect changing operational needs, amendments to the CBA, and feedback from University administrators. Appointments Handbook: Table of ContentsGeneral Information Open GSI / GSR Positions Expected ASE Job Opportunities Searching for Appointments Appointment Eligibility Graduate Student Appointment Types Experience-Based Step Levels and Salary Scales for ASEs GSI Appointments Step descriptions GSI Restrictions GSI Salaries Reader Appointments Reader Qualifications Registered Students Non-registered students Reader Restrictions Reader Salaries Tutor Appointments Tutor Qualifications Registered Students Non-registered students Tutor Restrictions Tutor Salaries Acting Instructor-Graduate Student Appointments AI-GS Qualifications AI-GS Restrictions AI-GS Salaries Preparing AI-GS Case Submissions Qualifications for AI-GS appointee Required materials to request AI-GS Grad Div AI-GS Case Submission deadlines ASE Letters of Appointment ASE Hiring Guidelines Requirements for All First Time ASEs Requirements for First Time GSIs Language Requirements for First-Time GSIs Undergraduate GSIs Experience-Based Step Level and Salary Scales for GSR Appointments GSR salaries LBNL GSRA Appointments ASE/GSR Disability Accommodations ASE/GSR Accommodations from the Academic Personnel Office Payroll Processing and Administrative Logistics Timesheets Effort reporting Hourly time reporting DCP/Safe Harbor Deductions Absences and Leaves Resources for ASEs or GSRs going on parental leave Paid and Unpaid Leaves of Absence for Fee Remission Eligible Appointments Childcare Child Dependent SHIP Reimbursement Fee Remission Eligibility for Late Start Appointments International students on F-1 or J-1 visas Undocumented students/qualifying for employment Withdrawals GSRs ASEs (especially GSIs) Grievance Procedures Grievance procedures for ASEs Grievances relating to GSR appointments Fee Remissions Overview Bargaining Unit Job Titles & Remission Fee Assessment and Remission Registration and Enrollment Requirements SHIP Fee Remission UGSI Fee Remissions Combining Academic Student Appointments 170 Hour Rule: Workload versus Fee Remission Eligibility Decoupling Fee Remission from Salary Fund Source GSR Title Code 3266 NRST Priority List of Awards and Fee Remission Collections Process for Fee Remissions UC Intercampus Fee Remissions Requirements Exceptions to Policy Requests for exceptions for HGA approval Requests for exceptions for Grad Div approval Academic Overlap and GSI appointment dates