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STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • PAID POSITIONS
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
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
Academic Services Assistants (ASAs) in the Academic Centers
How and When to Apply
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
Academic Services Center Supervisors (CS)
How and When to Apply
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
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/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/jobs/
Resident Assistants (RAs)
How and When to Apply
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.
Theme Program Advisors (TPAs)
How and When to Apply
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.
Security Coordinators (SCs)
How and When to Apply
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.
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.

Program Assistant (PA) Application Information

Security Monitors (SMs)
How and When to Apply

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

Applications are available year round at:

Residential and Family Living and New Student Services Office
RSSB
2610 Channing Way, 3rd floor
Berkeley, CA 94720-2272

Clerks
How and When to Apply
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: $11.25 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
 
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
 
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
STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES • VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Peer Review Board
How and When to Apply
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.
Student Orientation Staff
How and When to Apply
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
Health Workers
How and When to Apply
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.
Residence Hall Assembly
How and When to Apply
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.
Hall Association
How and When to Apply
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
Co–Board
How and When to Apply
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