Strategic Learning Program Coordinator (5144C), Student Learning Center #87441

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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 the 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 the Summer Bridge Program.

Position Summary

The SLC Strategic Learning Program Coordinator assists the Program Assistant Directors in the administration of the SLC Strategic Learning Program. This position provides direct academic support services to students and manages the daily operations of the program.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is July 24, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and small-group academic coaching to undergraduate students across disciplines, helping students develop effective learning strategies, study skills, time management, organization, goal setting, and other academic success practices.
• Assists with the coordination and day-to-day operations of the Strategic Learning Program, including scheduling appointments and workshops, maintaining program materials, supporting student participation, and ensuring smooth delivery of services.
• Assesses students' academic learning needs and recommends appropriate learning strategies, campus resources, and referrals to other Student Learning Center programs or university support services when appropriate.
• Facilitates workshops, presentations, and other educational programming on evidence-informed learning strategies, academic success skills, and student transition topics for undergraduate students.
• Maintains accurate student records and utilizes program intake, assessment, and evaluation tools to document services, monitor student progress, and support program assessment efforts.
• Collaborates with Student Learning Center colleagues to support student success initiatives, outreach activities, and Center-wide operational needs.
• Participates in professional development, staff meetings, training activities, and other duties as assigned to support the mission and continuous improvement of the Strategic Learning Program and the Student Learning Center.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of foundational learning strategies, study skills, and academic success practices for undergraduate students.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn about student development principles and campus academic support resources.
• Knowledge of basic program coordination, data maintenance, and administrative practices.
• Skill in providing individual and group academic coaching to students from diverse academic backgrounds and learning needs, including neurodivergent students.
• Skill in effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Ability to assess students' learning needs and recommend appropriate learning strategies and campus resources.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues while managing multiple responsibilities in a student-centered environment.
• Multicultural competencies; knowledge and experience working and interacting effectively with diverse groups of staff, faculty, and student populations.
• Ability to adapt coaching approaches to meet diverse learning styles and academic needs under general supervision.
• Ability to communicate information in small and large group settings.
• Proficient computer skills including databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and web-based systems.

Education / Training

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. (Required)
• Master's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. (Preferred)

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits 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 that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $39.85/hour.

• This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.
• This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between UAW (United Auto Workers) and the University of California Regents for SV.

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.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy

Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.