Program Coordinator (5144C) Student Learning Center #86437

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty, and staff.

As a world-leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic, and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity-focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, Principles of Community, and Strategic Plan.

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Departmental Overview

The Student Learning Center serves a global community of learners as they navigate the cultural expectations and academic rigor of UC Berkeley. Through service models that honor their diverse starting points and meet them where they are, we aim to empower all students to reach their full academic potential.

Core Values
-Deliver service with integrity
-Approach learning as a process, not a product
-Create innovative pedagogy and practices that optimize student learning
-Operate from a student-centered framework
-Respect diverse ways of knowing and learning

Key Highlights
-Founded in 1973, serves as the primary academic support unit for UC Berkeley.
-Serves 12,000 undergraduates annually, approximately 30% of the undergraduate student population, in 12 academic and co-curricular programs.
-Employs 18 professional staff with disciplinary expertise, 300+ trained undergraduate tutors, and 20 graduate student instructors.
-Serves as the liaison between Berkeley administration and the DeCal program, a partnership that adds over 300 additional courses to the university's curriculum.
-Manages the Summer Bridge Program

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: TBD. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Custom Scope

The SLC Math/Stat Program Coordinator assists the Program Directors in the administration of the SLC Math/Stat Program, from providing direct academic support service to students to managing the daily operations of the program.

Responsibilities

The SLC Math/Stat Program Coordinator assists the Program Directors in the administration of the SLC Math/Stat Program, from providing direct academic support service to students to managing the daily operations of the program.

• 40% Essential: Utilizes academic support service models to support and enhance student learning, academic success, and intellectual development in Math/Statistics. Deliver established academic support services, from drop-in tutoring to adjunct/study group/exam review facilitation.
• 10% Essential: Assist with the supervision and training of peer tutorial staff.
• 10% Essential: Assist with the coordination of daily program operations, from user outreach to data collection to website maintenance.
• 10% Essential: Maintain knowledge of course and departmental curricula at UC Berkeley.
• 10% Essential: Collaborate with designated faculty, program staff, and/or program directors to address changes needed in academic support service.
• 10% Essential: Serve students in navigating the critical transition points in gateway courses into the Math and Statistics majors; specifically tending to the demands and expectations of the discipline. Support and mentor students with academic interests and professional goals in Math/Statistics.
• 10% Essential: Serve on Center-wide work committees to support the overall administrative needs and mission of the Center.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of STEM learning demands at the research university.
• Knowledge of how learning skills issues apply to a research institution.
• Knowledge of strategies in critical thinking, reading, writing, note taking, test taking, time management, and goal setting.
• Knowledge of specific learning theory, learning styles, affective issues, academic issues, and socio-cultural issues in applying academic support for students.
• Knowledge of current and theoretical models that influence the application and delivery of academic services (e.g., discipline-specific; student-population specific).
• Multicultural competencies; knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate information in small and large group settings.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate with others.
• Proficient computer skills including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based systems; basic graphic design skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required).

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

• The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is up to $39.84/hour.

• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position. This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

• This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between UAW (United Auto Workers) and the University of California Regents for RP or SV.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Misconduct

SB 791 and AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.