Join the Science Team

Thank you for your interest in joining the SLC Science Program! Please expand below to explore available opportunities and submit an application. 

New Science Tutor Application

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • No more than two "Incomplete" grades
  • Not on academic probation
  • Candidates specializing in the following courses must have completed both lecture and lab components (or equivalents) with a B or higher, or a P for courses taken between Spring 2020 and Summer 2021
    • Biology 1A/1AL
    • Chemistry 1A/1AL, 3A/3AL, 3B/3BL, 32
    • Molecular and Cell Biology 102
  • Candidates specializing in Chemistry 32 must have completed both Chemistry 1A and 1AL (or equivalents)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Passion for science and the learning process
  • Desire to grow as a scientist and budding professional
  • Strong interest in collaborative learning models
  • Strong interest in serving the science learning community at Cal
  • Willingness to engage in reflective practice
  • Experience working with peers with diverse backgrounds and learning preferences

Responsibilities

  • Attend weekly training seminar
  • Prepare for weekly training seminar
  • Provide drop-in support to peers
  • Assist in the preparation, support, and facilitation of exam reviews, as needed
  • Maintain course knowledge by attending weekly cluster meetings and reviewing SLC-provided course notes
  • Foster an inclusive and welcoming learning environment
  • Perform other tasks, as assigned: event planning/coordination, data entry, work performance conferences, and general program support, as appropriate

Requirements for Selected Candidates

  • Commit a minimum of 8 hours/week
  • Attend weekly new tutor training seminar on Tuesdays from 4-5:30PM, beginning the second week of instruction
  • Attend weekly cluster meeting, date and time TBD

*NoteStudents 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

New Tutor Application* (bMail log-in required)

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all tutor positions are filled. 

Upcoming Review Dates: The Spring 2024 New Tutor cohort has been filled. Check back in mid-April for updates. 

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Application Inquiries
Phone: 510-643-6090
Email: slc-science@berkeley.edu

Course Liaison Application

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • No more than two "Incomplete" grades
  • Not on academic probation
  • Candidates specializing in the following courses must have completed both lecture and lab components (or equivalents) with a B or higher, or a P for courses taken between Spring 2020 and Summer 2021
    • Biology 1A/1AL
    • Chemistry 1A/1AL, 3A/3AL, 3B/3BL, 32
    • Molecular and Cell Biology 102
  • Candidates specializing in Chemistry 32 must have completed both Chemistry 1A and 1AL (or equivalents) 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong interest in collaborative learning models
  • Strong interest in serving the science learning community at Cal
  • Experience supporting peers with diverse backgrounds and learning styles
  • Have at least one semester of experience in the SLC Science Program

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a liaison between faculty, cluster, and program staff
  • Attend scheduled course lectures and record notes that identify key concepts, as well as areas of student confusion
  • Disseminate lecture notes to ensure the cluster is up-to-date on course material
  • Support study group facilitators in designing study group worksheets and agendas that reflect course lectures
  • Provide drop-in support to peers
  • Support exam review service format by guiding the exam review preparation process
  • Facilitate weekly cluster meeting to engage with cluster members in keeping abreast of course material
  • Attend weekly training seminar to explore collaborative peer pedagogy and social issues in science education
  • Make lecture announcements throughout the semester to inform students of SLC services 

Requirements for Selected Candidates

  • Commit a minimum of 12 hours/week (may increase during exam weeks)
  • Attend weekly training seminar
    • New Tutor: Tuesday 4-5:30PM
    • Continuing Tutor*: Wednesday 4-5:30PM
  • Attend weekly cluster meeting, date and time TBD

*NoteStudents 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.

*Continuing Tutors (CTs) have one or more semesters of experience in the Science Program.

Apply

Course Liason Application* (bMail log-in required)

*Note: Candidates with at least one semester of experience in the SLC Science Program have priority consideration for these positions. Candidates with no prior experience in the Science Program must also submit a New Tutor application.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all course liaison positions are filled.

Upcoming Review Dates: November 27th.

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Application Inquiries
Phone: 510-643-6090
Email: slc-science@berkeley.edu

Topic Review Facilitator Application

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • No more than two "Incomplete" grades
  • Not on academic probation
  • Candidates specializing in the following courses must have completed both lecture and lab components (or equivalents) with a B or higher
    • Biology 1A/1AL
    • Chemistry 1A/1AL, 3A/3AL, 3B/3BL

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong interest in collaborative learning models
  • Strong interest in serving the science learning community at Cal
  • Experience supporting peers with diverse backgrounds and learning preferences
  • At least one semester of experience in the SLC Science Program

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate two virtual Topic Review sessions to support peers enrolled in the course
  • Provide Drop-in support
  • Prepare Topic Review materials
  • Perform Topic review administrative tasks
  • Attend cluster meeting
  • Attend Topic Review facilitator meetings
  • Utilize cooperative learning activities to foster a community where members actively engage in the learning process
  • Prepare for and co-facilitate Exam Reviews 
  • Attend weekly cluster meeting to engage with other cluster members in keeping abreast of course material
  • Attend weekly training seminar to explore collaborative peer pedagogy and effective facilitation strategies

Please Note:

  • Topic Review facilitators do not serve as a replacement for instructors/GSIs and thus do not directly teach or lecture.

Requirements for Selected Candidates

  • Commit a minimum of 12 hours/week
  • Attend weekly training seminar
    • New Tutor: Tuesday 4-5:30PM
    • Continuing Tutor*: Wednesday 4-5:30PM
  • Attend weekly facilitator meeting
    • Mondays, 1-2pm
  • Attend weekly cluster meeting, date and time TBD

*NoteStudents 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.

*Continuing Tutors (CTs) have one or more semesters of experience in the Science Program and attend CT seminar.

Apply

Topic Review Facilitator Application* (bMail log-in required)

*Note: Candidates with at least one semester of experience in the SLC Science Program have priority consideration for these positions. Candidates with no prior experience with the Science Program must also submit a New Tutor application.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all facilitator positions are filled.

Upcoming Review Dates: Spring 2024 topic review facilitator positons have been filled.

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Application Inquiries
Phone: 510-643-6090
Email: slc-science@berkeley.edu

Peer Coordinator Application

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • No more than two "Incomplete" grades
  • Not on academic probation
  • Pursuing a science major

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have at least one semester of experience in the SLC Science Program
  • Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
  • Strong interest in serving the science learning community at Cal
  • Experience supporting peers with diverse backgrounds and learning preferences
  • Desire to grow as a science learner and professional

Responsibilities

  • Publish the weekly drop-in schedule and drop-in ambassador assignments
  • Support with program outreach, data entry, and other administrative tasks
  • Check in on weekly cluster meetings
  • Assist with coordinating exam reviews and support occasional weekend sessions
  • Support with maintaining the Drop-in Area
  • Support occasional weekend exam reviews
  • Attend weekly training seminar to explore collaborative peer pedagogy and effective facilitation strategies

Requirements for Selected Candidates

  • Commit a minimum of 10 hours/week (up to 16 hours during exam weeks)
  • Attend weekly training seminar
    • New Tutor: Tuesday 4-5:30PM
    • Continuing Tutor*: Thursday 4-5:30PM

*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.

*Continuing Tutors (CTs) have one or more semesters of experience in the Science Program and attend CT seminar.

Apply

Peer Coordinator Application* (bMail log-in required)

*Note: Candidates with at least one semester of experience in the SLC Science Program have priority consideration for these positions. Candidates without prior experience in the Science Program must also submit a New Tutor application.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all peer coordinator positions are filled.

Upcoming Review Dates: The peer coordinator position is not available for Spring 2024.

Application Inquiries
Phone: 510-643-6090
Email: slc-science@berkeley.edu

Program Ambassador Application

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must have work study 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and in writing
  • Experience working with diverse groups
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic and responsibility
  • Experience using the Google Suite, especially Google Sheets
  • Enthusiasm for engaging with peers

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of science majors at Cal
  • Strong interest in serving the science learning community
  • Strong interest in representing the Student Learning Center
  • Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills
  • Experience designing promotional materials using Photoshop or Canva

Responsibilities

  • Foster a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for students and visitors in the Science Drop-in Area 
  • Guide student users to respective areas of service
  • Support with maintaining the Drop-in Area during service hours
  • Attend weekly meetings with program professional staff 
  • Perform other administrative tasks as needed, including but not limited to: social media maintenance, usage data maintenance, and providing support to program professional staff

Requirements for Selected Candidates

  • Commit a minimum of 9 hours/week, between the hours of 10AM-4PM, Monday-Friday
  • Attend weekly ambassador team meeting, date and time TBD

*NoteStudents 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

Program Ambassador Application* (bMail log-in required)

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Upcoming Review Dates: The Spring 2024 program ambassador cohort has been filled. Check back in mid-April for updates!

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Application Inquiries
Phone: 510-643-6090
Email: slc-science@berkeley.edu