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| The following is a description of the many leadership opportunities available to you. Contact any staff for more information |
| Cal Student Orientation (CalSO) Counselor | How and When to Apply |
| Being a CalSO counselor is a commitment to helping new undergraduates and their families with their transition to Berkeley. CalSO counselors are hired each fall and participate in extensive training to prepare for the summer orientation season. Training includes an overnight retreat in January, a weekly training class during the spring semester, field training assignments in April, and an intensive two-week boot camp immediately following finals. Counselors lead and facilitate small groups of new students or their guests during orientation programs in June and July; listen to and address student and guest concerns; explain University procedures and policies; make presentations in front of large groups; and do some administrative support work like answer phones and assist with program check-in. Counselors also have the option of helping out with programs during Welcome Week and throughout the school year. Compensation includes a stipend, and room and board during the summer orientation period as well as other goodies and CalSO swag. | |
| Apartment Assistant (formerly Graduate Resident Assistant) | How and When to Apply |
| Under the supervision of a Resident Director, the Apartment Assistant has responsibility for the oversight of a student apartment building. In addition, the Apartment Assistant oversees the following areas in their respective apartment building: community development, administration (including check-in and check-out and participation in an on-call rotation), and programming, as well as providing support to students in the area of counseling and crisis management. The Apartment Assistant also works closely with all of The Office of Student Development staff and the Housing Assignments Office. With all these varying roles and responsibilities, flexibility is required from the individual in this position. The Apartment Assistant will administer and enforce policies and procedures, is to serve as a resource to both residents and staff and shall uphold the goals of Residential and Student Service Programs. | |
| Tutors | How and When to Apply |
| Tutors provide drop-in
tutorial services for students living in UC Berkeley's Residence Halls.
During regularly scheduled evening shifts, a team of Tutors
assist residents with their coursework and academic assignments, provide
study tips and short cuts, and promote student success. Most tutors work
in one of the following five subject areas: chemistry, mathematics, physics,
statistics/economics, or writing. Tutors may be hired in other subject
areas depending on need within specific units. Tutors are responsible
for understanding and tutoring a subject area, not just one or two classes.
At the beginning of the fall semester, tutors are required to present
a program within their discipline area (i.e., "How to Survive Chemistry
1A"), and throughout the year tutors conduct midterm and final exam
reviews and other programs as necessary. Work hours: At least 4 hours per week. Pay rate: $12.44 per hour |
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| Peer Advisors | How and When to Apply |
| ResHall Peer Advisors are an indispensable part of
the Academic Center. Working directly with and supervised by the Academic
Program Coordinator, the PeerAds hired at each Unit provide general information
to undergraduate residence hall students regarding university and college
requirements and procedures; offer career and graduate school information
to residents; and organize academic and career-related programs. Work hours: No more than 6 hours per week. Pay rate: $9.49 per hour |
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| Academic Services Assistants work with a
team of 10-12 fellow ASAs under the supervision of the Academic Services Center
Supervisor. During regularly scheduled shifts, Academic Services Assistants
provide customer service support to residence hall students using the
Computing Center. Academic Services Assistants help find answers to students'
questions, monitor access to the facility, complete administrative tasks,
prepare advertising that promotes the Center, and lead both group and
1-on-1 tutorials on basic software applications.
Pay rate: $9.49 per hour |
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| The Academic Services Center Supervisor (CS) is responsible for the
coordination and management of the activities of one residential Academic
Services Center. Working directly with and supervised by the Academic
Program Coordinator, the Supervisor is responsible for the selection,
training, supervision, and evaluation of 10 to 12 Academic Services Center
Assistants (ASA). With assistance from RESCOMP, the Center Supervisor also
helps oversee the technical and administrative aspects of the Academic
Services Center. Work hours: 10-15 hours per
week. Pay rate: $14.43 per hour |
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| Tutoring Program Supervisors | How and When to Apply |
| The Academic Services Tutoring Program Supervisor (TPS) is responsible for the coordination and administration of all tutoring activities at 1 residential unit. Working directly with and supervised by the Academic Program Coordinator, the Tutoring Program Supervisor is in charge of the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of all staff tutors and volunteer tutors. Work hours: 10 hours per week. Pay rate: $14.43 per hour | http://academiccenters.berkeley.edu/about/jobs/ |
| ResHall Peer Advising Supervisor |
How and When to Apply |
| ResHall Peer Advising Supervisor is an essential part of the Academic
Services Centers. Working directly with ResHall Peer Advisors and
supervised by the Supervising APC, ResHall Peer Advising Supervisor ensure
the success of residence hall advising by planning & facilitating ongoing
training and providing assistance to ResHall Peer Advisors. Work hours: 10 hours per week. Pay rate: $14.43 per hour |
http://academiccenters.berkeley.edu/about/jobs/ |
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| The Resident Assistant (RA) is responsible for working closely with other
Office of Student Development staff members to develop and maintain
positive residential communities. As part of this, RAs: work cooperatively
with students to ensure an environment which displays respect for the
rights and privacy of others; serve as a resource to residential students;
administer and enforce policies and procedures; design and implement
educational and social programs; act as mediators in conflict situations;
support and help publicize Academic Services Center programs; serve as
constructive and positive role models; assist with the opening and closing
of the residence halls; and promote the values of the Office of Student
Development and New Student Services.RAs receive a single room and board
as compensation. |
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| The Theme Program Advisor (TPA) is responsible for developing and
maintaining an atmosphere that promotes residential communities through
excellence in academic integration and personal development opportunities
for students. As part of this, TPAs: work cooperatively with students to
ensure an environment which displays respect for the rights and privacy of
others; serve as a resource to residential students; support and encourage
students in developing an effective Theme Program Association; administer
and enforce policies and procedures; design and implement educational and
social programs and programs that celebrate the culture of the theme
program and provide opportunities for students to explore their identity
within that culture or program; assist with developing and facilitating
the implementation of an annual seminar; act as mediators in conflict
situations; support and help publicize Academic Services Center programs;
serve as constructive and positive role models; assist with the opening
and closing of the residence halls; create an inclusive environment in
which the entire residence hall can interact and contribute to the theme
program; and promote the values of the Office of Student Development:
Residential Living and New Student Services. RAs receive a single room and
board as compensation.
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| The Security Coordinator (SC) is responsible for directly supervising the Security Monitor (SM) staff and works closely with other campus resources to maintain and promote safety in the residential community. As a key members of the Health and Safety Team, Security Coordinators will: supervise 20-25 SMs; assist in the coordination and implementation of selection for SMs; assist with the implementation of system wide and unit security staff training; plan and facilitate staff meetings; work cooperatively with students to ensure a building environment which displays respect for the rights and privacy of others; maintain the Security Monitor activity desk; administer and enforce policies and procedures; serve as constructive and positive role models; design and implement safety focused programs; assist with the opening and closing of the residence halls; serve as a resource (particularly in regard to safety and security) to staff and students; and promote the values of the Office of Student Development. Pay rate: $14.50 per hour. |
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| Program Assistant (PA) | How and When to Apply |
| The Program Assistant (PA) is responsible for fostering a comprehensive residential life program that promotes academic success, community development, and transitional support within the residence halls. The Program Assistant's role is diverse and encompasses programming, student leadership, administrative and staff responsibilities. The position requires strong leadership skills in order to accomplish the goals of the Office of Student Development. The Program Assistant will serve as a resource to staff and students and will work with his/her staff to administer and enforce policies and procedures. PAs receive a single room and board as compensation. | In order to be a Program Assistant you need to have been a Hall Staff for one year. |
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| Security Monitors (SMs) are student staff who have been hired to uphold safety and security in the residences. Their main responsibilities include monitoring the access of residents and guests into the halls and monitoring the safety of the residential areas. Positions are open at the beginning of fall semester for the academic year, at the beginning of spring semester for spring semester, and mid spring semester for summer and the following academic year. Pay rate: $8.00 per hour. |
Security
Monitor (SM) Application Information
Residential and Family Living
and New Student Services Office |
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| Clerks assist Resident Directors, Academic Program Coordinators, and
Office of Student Development Central Staff with everyday services in
their offices. Clerks can usually create a flexible work schedule. Pay
rate: $11.10 per hour. |
Clerk Application Information
Clerks are hired at the beginning of the academic year. Positions may become open at any time. For more information about clerk positions, please contact the Office of Student Development office at (510) 642-3213. |
| Summer Academic Services Assistant | How and When to Apply |
| Summer Academic Services Assistants work with a team of 10-12 fellow CAs under the supervision of the Academic Services Center Supervisor. During regularly scheduled shifts, Academic Services Assistants provide customer service support to residence hall students using the Computing Center. Academic Services Assistants help find answers to students' questions, monitor access to the facility, complete administrative tasks, prepare advertising that promotes the Center, and lead both group and 1-on-1 tutorials on basic software applications. Pay rate: $9.49 per hour | |
| Summer Academic Services Center Supervisors | How and When to Apply |
| The Summer Academic Services Center Supervisor is responsible for the coordination and management of the activities of one residential computing center. Working directly with and supervised by the Academic Program Coordinator, the Supervisor is responsible for the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of 10 to 12 Academic Services Assistants. The Supervisor also helps oversee the technical and administrative aspects of a Computing Center. Work hours: 10-15 hours per week. Pay rate: $14.43 per hour | |
| Summer Resident Assistant | How and When to Apply |
| The Summer Resident Assistant (SRA) is responsible for working closely with other Residential & Family Living staff members to develop and maintain positive residential communities. As part of this, SRAs: work cooperatively with students to ensure an environment which displays respect for the rights and privacy of others; serve as a resource to residential students; administer and enforce policies and procedures; design and implement educational and social programs; act as mediators in conflict situations; support and help publicize Academic Center services; serve as constructive and positive role models; assist with the opening and closing of the residence halls; and promote the values of the Office of Student Development.SRAs receive a single room and board as compensation. | |
| Summer Community Coordinator | How and When to Apply |
| The Summer Community Coordinator (CC) is responsible for working closely with other Office of Student Development staff members to develop and maintain positive residential communities. The CC's role is diverse and encompasses programming, safety and security, student leadership, supervision, administrative and staff responsibilities, and as such, requires strong leadership skills, dependability and a sincere interest in the welfare of the residence hall community. The CC serves as a resource to both residents and staff, and should work to accomplish the mission of Residential and Student Service Programs. Each CC will adhere to, administer, and enforce policies and procedures. The Summer Bridge CC will also work closely with the Summer Bridge Coordinator. This position is only available to students with previous UC Berkeley hall staff experience. | |
| Summer Bridge Resident Assistant |
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| The Summer Bridge Resident Assistant (SBRA) is responsible for working closely with other Residential & Family Living staff members to develop and maintain positive residential communities for Summer Bridge participants. As part of this, SBRAs: work cooperatively with students to ensure an environment which displays respect for the rights and privacy of others; serve as a resource to Summer Bridge students; administer and enforce policies and procedures; design and implement educational, social and transitional programs; act as mediators in conflict situations; support and help publicize Academic Center services; serve as constructive and positive role models; assist with the opening and closing of the residence halls; and promote the values of the Office of Student Development. SBRAs receive a single room and board as compensation. |
Summer Bridge Resident Assistant Application Information |
| Summer Bridge Community Coordinator |
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| The Summer Bridge Community Coordinator (CC) is responsible for working closely with other Office of Student Development staff members to develop and maintain positive residential communities. The CC's role is diverse and encompasses programming, safety and security, student leadership, supervision, administrative and staff responsibilities, and as such, requires strong leadership skills, dependability and a sincere interest in the welfare of the residence hall community. The CC serves as a resource to both Summer Bridge residents and staff, and should work to accomplish the mission of Residential and Student Service Programs. Each CC will adhere to, administer, and enforce policies and procedures. The Summer Bridge CC will also work closely with the Summer Bridge Coordinator. This position is only available to students with previous UC Berkeley hall staff experience. | Summer Bridge Community Coordinator Application Information |
| Marketing Supervisor | How and When to Apply |
| The Marketing Supervisor, under the supervision of an Academic Program
Coordinator, is responsible for overseeing the production of all
electronic and print media disseminated by Academic Services. The
Marketing Supervisor is also responsible for the graphic design and layout
of projects for Academic Services, including but not limited to, web page
designs, multimedia presentations, newsletter layouts, trademark creating
and designing other publicity products such as T-shirts, posters, flyers,
etc. Working directly with an Academic Program Coordinator, the Marketing
Supervisor hires and trains a team of Marketing Assistants. Work hours: 10 hours per week. Pay rate: $14.43 per hour |
How and When to Apply |
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Want to positively influence community behavior? As
a Peer Review Board (PRB) member, you will be able to review and evaluate
the behaviors of your peers, and reinforce and clarify community expectations.
Each Residential Unit has a PRB that is active throughout the academic
year. |
Applications are available at the beginning of each
semester from the Resident Directors. |
How and When to Apply |
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Selected returning residents form the Student Orientation
Staff (SOS) that help design and initiate programs and activities for
new students during fall Welcome Week and assist with transitional programs
throughout the year. SOS members work with hall staff to coordinate
events intended to welcome students to the residences and assist them
in becoming familiar with their new environment. |
To obtain information about joining SOS, look for
notices and applications in the halls during the spring semester.
SOS Application Information Here |
How and When to Apply |
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| Two student Health Workers live in every hall and
are available to help you with many health–related needs. They
are trained by University Health Services to provide first aid and CPR,
medical self–care, peer counseling, and health education. They
hold weekly office hours for residents to discuss physical and emotional
health concerns. They also have a thermometer, an ACE bandage, a cold/hot
pack, lots of Bandaids, condoms, and a wide variety of health brochures.
Make sure to meet your Health Workers early in the year so they can
help you make your time at Cal healthy from the start. |
For more information, contact the Health Worker Program at 643–9061. http://www.uhs.berkeley.edu/students/healthpromotion/healthworker.shtml#utilizing |
| Residence Hall Government |
| Within the residence halls, there are many opportunities for you to become involved and develop leadership skills. To cover the cost of special events and activities sponsored in the residence halls, $45 per year, paid by you as part of your housing contract is distributed among the Residence Hall Assembly, Hall Associations, and Co–Boards. |
How and When to Apply |
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The Residence Hall Assembly (RHA) is the umbrella
organization for the Hall Associations in each building. RHA consists
of representatives from each residence hall and serves as an advocacy
group for student issues. They represent the residents living on campus
to the unit of Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP) and to
other groups that impact residential life. RHA coordinates many campus-wide
activities and programs, and recommends policy changes to the Office
of Residential and Family Living and RSSP. |
If you have questions about Assembly activities or
want to learn more about how to become involved, contact the RHA Office
at 643–9741. |
How and When to Apply |
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Hall Associations are the student governments in each
residential building. They organize many of the activities for the specific
hall. The activities include films, dances, coffee hours, finals study
breaks, excursions to local points of interest, intramural sports teams,
and cookouts. Each Hall Association elects an executive board for both
the fall and spring semesters. You are encouraged to attend weekly meetings,
share your ideas, and get involved. |
Contact your hall staff to sign up for elections to
become a Hall Association officer, Co–Board representative, or
RHA representative |
How and When to Apply |
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Co–Board (Community Board) is a program planning
body that initiates and implements activities, such as casino night,
dances, ski trips, and boat dances for the entire Unit. Members of Co–Board
are elected by the Hall Association and are advised by a Resident Director.
Contact your hall staff to sign up for elections to become a Hall Association
officer, Co–Board representative, or RHA representative. |
Contact your hall staff to sign up for elections to
become a Hall Association officer, Co–Board representative, or
RHA representative |
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