Student Academic Specialist , Student Learning Ctr

Job

Location:

Main Campus-Berkeley

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

As a world‑leading institution, Berkeley is known for its academic and research excellence, public mission, diverse student body, and commitment to equity and social justice. Since our founding in 1868, we have driven innovation, creating global intellectual, economic and social value.

We are looking for applicants who reflect California's diversity and want to be part of an inclusive, equity‑focused community that views education as a matter of social justice. Please consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles
, Principles of Community
, and Strategic Plan
.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups (staff organizations). 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 full‑time staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.

Find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley.

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.

• 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

• 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 20 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 six‑week academic residential program for entering freshmen.

The Student Academic Specialist 3 serves as an assistant director for the Science Program at UC Berkeley's Student Learning Center, supporting the development, coordination, and delivery of academic services for undergraduate students in the sciences. This role manages the day‑to‑day operations of the program, including supervising and training a team of undergraduate peer educators, assisting with budget planning, and providing direct academic support.

Under the guidance of senior leadership, the Specialist applies expertise in learning theory, peer pedagogy, and STEM education to enhance program offerings, mentor student staff, and support initiatives that advance the SLC's mission of fostering an inclusive, student‑centered learning environment that promotes equity and academic excellence in the sciences.

The First Review Date for this job is:
January 22, 2026.

• Coordinates day‑to‑day logistics to ensure smooth program functioning, including scheduling services, managing workflows, and troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for student inquiries and collaborates with other program leads to maintain consistency in academic support services.
• Designs and facilitates training seminars that integrate learning theory, inclusive pedagogy, and subject‑specific strategies to prepare peer educators for effective tutoring.
• Offers ongoing mentorship and provides regular performance feedback to foster tutor growth and ensure…