Become an SLP Peer Academic Coach

Thank you for your interest in joining the SLC Strategic Learning Program! Please expand below to explore opportunities available and submit an application to join us today.

SLP Peer Academic Coach

Available Positions 

We are now accepting SLP Peer Academic Coach applications for Fall 2024!

Qualifications, Requirements, and Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

  • MUST be available in-person
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • No more than two “Incomplete” grades
  • Not on academic probation
  • Alignment with SLC Core Values
  • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written modalities
  • Ability to engage in reflective practice
  • Satisfactory completion of application

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to employ open-ended and closed-ended questions
  • Ability to employ reflective listening skills
  • Knowledge of or strong interest in the neuroscience of learning
  • Knowledge of or strong interest in executive functions
  • Passion for learning and the learning process
  • Desire to grow as a learner and a budding professional
  • Experience using SLC Strategic Learning Program services
  • Experience working as a peer academic coach or tutor
  • Experience or strong interest in working with peers from diverse backgrounds and learning styles
  • Experience with or strong interest in collaborative learning models
  • Experience or strong interest in serving the undergraduate community at Cal
  • Experience or strong interest in serving neurodivergent student communities at Cal

Responsibilities

  • Attend weekly seminar
  • Prepare for weekly seminar
  • Provide individual academic coaching
  • Facilitate group services, including SLP Power Hours and “It’s Your Time” Tune-Ups
  • Foster an inclusive and welcoming learning environment
  • Perform other tasks as assigned: Observations of the services, meetings with more experienced coaches, supervisor meetings, work performance conference(s), event planning/coordination, data entry, presentations, and support for professional staff, as needed
Requirements for selected candidates
  • Attend an in-person weekly seminar, scheduled for Wednesdays 4 - 6PM starting week 3 of instruction
  • Commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week (may increase during midterm seasons)

Compensation

  • All positions start at $19.53/hour
*Note: Students may not be employed by the University more than 50% time during the fall or spring semester in any combination of titles. Students may work up to 100% time during the summer and during the winter break.

Apply

Application Deadline

  • Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled
  • Upcoming review dates: 4/15, 4/22, 4/29.
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SLC Strategic Learning Program Inquiries
Email: strategiclearningprogram@berkeley.edu

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The UC Berkeley Student Learning Center, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, age, marital status, or service in the uniformed services. This nondiscrimination policy covers all matters related to hiring and service.