Thank you for your interest in joining the SLC Economics Program! Please expand below to explore opportunities available and submit an application.
Courses Available
Fall 2026 Courses Available
- Econ 1
- Econ 2
- Econ 100A
- Econ 100B
- Econ 136
- Econ 140
Qualifications, Requirements, and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- No more than two "Incomplete" grades
- Not on academic probation
- Candidates must have completed Econ 1/2 AND at least ONE of the following courses: 100A, 100B, 136, 140 (or equivalents).
- Candidates specializing in a certain course must have completed that course or an equivalent with a B or higher, or a P for courses taken in Spring 2020, Fall 2020, and Spring 2021.
Preferred Qualifications
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Passion for Economics and the learning process
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Desire to grow as an economist and budding professional
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Strong interest in collaborative learning models
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Strong interest in serving the Economics learning community at Cal
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Willingness to engage in reflective practice
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Experience working with peers from diverse backgrounds and learning styles
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Experience using SLC Economics Program services
Responsibilities
- Prepare for and attend weekly in-person training seminar
- Provide individual and/or group tutoring support to peers
- Maintain course knowledge by attending weekly cluster meetings, reviewing course notes and attending lectures as needed
- Assist in the preparation, support, and facilitation of exam reviews, as needed
- Foster an inclusive and welcoming learning environment
- Perform other administrative tasks: event planning/coordination, data entry, outreach, completion of performance evaluation(s), completion of UC Learning Center required trainings, and support to program professional staff, as needed
Program Requirements
- Attend weekly in-person training every Wednesday from 10-11:30AM, starting week 2 of instruction
- Commit to a minimum of 8.5 hours/week
*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
New Tutor Application (bMail log-in required)
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, until all positions are filled.
Upcoming Review Dates: June 3, 2026
Application Inquiries
Email: slc-econ@berkeley.edu
For additional information about other SLC peer staff positions, please visit this page.
Qualifications, Requirements, and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have work-study
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing
- Experience working with diverse groups of students, staff, and faculty
- Demonstrated strong work ethic and responsibility
- Enthusiasm for engaging with peers
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the Economics major at Cal
- Desire to grow as a learner and budding professional
- Strong interest in serving the Economics learning community at Cal
- Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills
- Experience using SLC Economics Program services
Responsibilities
- Foster an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for all learners and visitors in the SLC Economics Drop-in space
- Greet and guide student users through the sign-in process and to respective areas of service and resources
- Support with managing the physical space for Economics Drop-in Tutoring during service hours, including set up and breakdown, attending to service- and tutor-related questions and concerns, assisting in keeping the space accessible and organized, and taking notes of trends and patterns with learners and tutors
- Attend weekly in-person trainings with program professional staff and Ambassador team
- Prepare for weekly trainings
- Perform other administrative tasks: completion of performance evaluation(s), completion of UC Learning Center required trainings, and providing support to program professional staff, as needed
Program Requirements
- Commit to a minimum of 7 hours/week
- Attend weekly in-person training every Thursday from 5-6PM, starting week 2 of instruction
*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
New Ambassador Application (bMail log-in required)
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, until all positions are filled.
Upcoming Review Date: April 29, 2026 and May 6, 2026
Application Inquiries
Email: slc-econ@berkeley.edu
For additional information about other SLC peer staff positions, please visit this page.
Qualifications, Requirements, and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbally and in writing
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Strong organization, flexibility, and time management skills
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Experience using Google Suite and Zoom platform
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Experience working with diverse groups of students, staff, and faculty
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Demonstrated strong work ethic, dependability, and responsibility
- Enthusiasm for engaging with peers
- Attentive to detail
Preferred Qualifications
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Have at least one semester of experience in the SLC Economics Program
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Knowledge of the Economics major at Cal
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Desire to grow as a learner and budding professional
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Strong interest in serving the Economics learning community at Cal
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Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills
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Experience using SLC Economics Program services
- Experience using Canva
- Willingness to engage in reflective practice
Responsibilities
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Coordinate, finalize, and publish weekly Drop-in Tutoring schedules to ensure effective allocation of service hours
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Provide support with program outreach and general communication via email
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Attend weekly in-person meetings with program professional staff
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Provide support with managing the Economics Drop-in Tutoring space during service hours
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Prepare for and attend weekly in-person Ambassador Team training seminar
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Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment for all Economics Program peer users, peer staff, and SLC community at large
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Coordinate the logistics and communication of exam reviews, including weekend sessions
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Perform other administrative tasks: completion of performance evaluation(s), completion of UC Learning Center required trainings, and providing support to program professional staff, as needed
Program Requirements
- Commit to a minimum of 8 hours/week
- Attend weekly in-person training every Thursday from 5-6PM, starting week 2 of instruction
*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
New Peer Coordinator Application (bMail log-in required)
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, until all positions are filled.
Upcoming Review Date: July 16, 2026
Application Inquiries
Email: slc-econ@berkeley.edu
For additional information about other SLC peer staff positions, please visit this page.