Become a UCFTR Peer Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in joining the SLC Undergraduate Course Facilitator Training & Resources (UCFTR) Team!

The SLC Undergraduate Course Facilitator Training & Resources (UCFTR) Program provides mandatory pedagogical training and consultation services to student instructors of Student-Facilitated Courses, conventionally known as Democratic Education at Cal or DeCal. Our services equip student facilitators with a theoretical and practical foundation to improve their craft of teaching in both in-person and virtual formats, as well as to support them on their journey of becoming effective, student-centered peer educators. Our ultimate goal is to empower undergraduate students to be agents of their own learning, to cultivate community among one another, and to actively contribute to the process of knowledge production and exchange at Cal.

We are seeking candidates who are driven, passionate about education, and interested in serving the DeCal and larger UC Berkeley community to join our team as a UCFTR Peer Coordinator! As part of our team, you will work closely with professional staff to support the operations and maintenance of the UCFTR program. You will support in providing program services, responding to email inquiries, managing registration to UCFTR direct services, sending follow-up communication and materials to UCFTR workshop attendees, assist in outreach, and have weekly check-in meetings with a professional staff.

Please expand below to explore the available opportunities and submit an application to join us today.

UCFTR Peer Coordinator Application

Available Positions & Application Materials

Positions Available

  • Peer Coordinator

Materials Required

  • General Applicant Information
  • Short responses
  • Current academic transcript (unofficial copy accepted)
  • Recommendation form (must be submitted by the end of the third week of instruction or your first day of work, whichever comes first)

Qualifications, Requirements, & Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • No more than two “Incomplete” grades.
  • Not on academic probation.
  • Experience proposing and facilitating a DeCal.
  • Proficient in using Google Suite, especially Google Documents, Sheets, & Forms.
  • Satisfactory completion of application

​Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong interest in serving the DeCal, student facilitator, and academic communities at Cal.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in writing, as well as in virtual and in-person environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage and prioritize assigned tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to receive and provide feedback.
  • Willingness to engage in reflective practice.
  • Desire to grow as a budding professional.
  • Proficient in Canva and/or Photoshop.

Program Requirements for Selected Candidates

  • Commit a minimum of 6 hours to the program each week.
  • Commit to Spring 2025.
  • Availability to work Monday through Friday in-person.

*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. Moreover, if study group attendance drops below 4 for two consecutive weeks, study group hours will be converted to drop-in hours. 

Responsibilities 

  • Prepare for and provide information and training workshops
  • Foster an inclusive and welcoming learning environment

  • Assist with responding to email inquiries.

  • Assist with managing registration for UCFTR services.

  • Assist with data compilation and organization.

  • Assist in designing and distributing outreach materials.

  • Assist with direct service coordination and maintenance.

  • Attend weekly team check-in meetings.

  • Provide additional support to professional staff, as needed.

Apply

Applications for Spring 2025 are now open! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until applications are filled.

Upcoming Review Dates: 2/17, 2/19, 2/21 (priority to applications received by 2/21)

Application Inquiries

Email: slc-ucftr@berkeley.edu
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