Urgently Need Economics Program Coordinator (4549U) Student Learning Center in Berkeley, CA

Job Description

Job title: Economics Program Coordinator (4549U) Student Learning Center

Company: University of California

Job description: At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our , our , and

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit .

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 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 Berkeley’s Summer Bridge Program, a rigorous six-week academic residential program for entering freshmen.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 7/10/2023

Responsibilities

The SLC Economics Coordinator assists the director and/or assistant director in the administration of the SLC Economics Program, from managing the daily operations of the program to supervising a tutorial staff of 15-20 undergraduate students.

• Deliver established academic support services in Economics, from drop-in tutoring to study group/exam review facilitation.
• Assist with supervision and training of peer tutorial staff of 15-20 undergraduates tutors.
• Assist with the coordination of daily program operations, from user outreach to data collection to website maintenance.
• Maintains knowledge of course and departmental curricula at UC Berkeley.
• Mentors undergraduates to enhance disciplinary and professional trajectories. Support students with academic interests and professional goals in Economics.
• Serve students in navigating the critical transition points in gateway courses into the Economics; specifically attend to the demands and expectations of the discipline.
• Establish and maintains partnerships with organization departments and units.
• Serve on Center-wide committees to support the overall administrative needs and mission of the Center.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of multiple learning styles, affective, socio-cultural and linguistic issues as they apply to academic support.
• 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.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making.
• Problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of the learning demands of the research university.
• 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.
• Proficient computer skills including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based systems (such as Google Workspace for Education, etc.)
• Basic graphic design skills for program promotion purposes.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California’s 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 salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $58,576 – $80,437

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Referral Source info

This job is part of the Employee Referral Program. If a UC Berkeley employee is referring you, please ensure you select the Referral Source of “UCB Employee”. Then enter the employee’s Name and Berkeley email address in the Specific Referral Source field. Please enter only one name and email.

Other Information

• This is a 100% Contract appointment that ends 3 years from the date of hire.
• This is a non-exempt appointment, paid hourly and bi-weekly.
• This appointment is not eligible for remote work.
• This is not a Visa opportunity.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the poster.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, please see the University of California policy.

Expected salary: $58576 – 80437 per year

Location: Berkeley, CA

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