Looking to support your fellow CogSci Golden Bears? Join our Peer Advising Team for the 2025-2026 Academic Year! Our Cognitive Science Peer Advising application is now open to apply. Click HERE to access the Peer Advising Application!
Peer advisors assist the Cognitive Science advising team by providing students with information about the major, major requirements, academic planning (e.g., helping students choose classes, create 4- or 2-year plans, etc.), how to get involved with clubs and research opportunities, and much more!
Our peer advising team offers hybrid drop-in services via Zoom and in-person at the Cognitive Science Advising office. They also respond to questions on the CogSci EdStem page and occasionally take over the CogSci Instagram. Beyond advising, CogSci Peer Advisors participate in CogSci advising events and workshops and can participate in broader campus events, such as the Summer Opportunities Fair, Cal Day, and Golden Bear Welcome!
Each peer advisor also has the opportunity to develop their own project based on their professional interests and goals—examples include organizing a programming event or workshop, creating a resource guide, or updating Instagram and online resources.
A good peer advisor is a student who enjoys helping and has a particular interest in helping fellow students identify their academic interests. In general, peer advisors are friendly, empathic, and eager to support their fellow CogSci Golden Bears. This position is especially great for those who wish to gain experience with advising and/or academic counseling.
Advisor Requirements:
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Must be a declared Cogsci student
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Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in the major
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Must have completed 3+ upper division distributions
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Must be available to work 6 hours/week & August Training
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Compensation 2 units of credit available OR $18.67/hr
Responsibilities:
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Available for 6 hours/week for drop-in advising and answering questions on EdStem
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Willing to work in-person should the opportunity arise
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Maintain EdStem page (i.e., make sure all questions are answered and moderate comments)
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Have interest in participating in on-campus CogSci and campus events (Examples: CogSci Alumni Career Panel, Transfer Student Advising, Summer Opportunities Fair, Cal Day, Golden Bear Welcome)
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Attend mandatory monthly staff meetings held beginning of each month.
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Attend one-on-one manager meetings each semester to reflect on progress and set goals.
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Available to assist with day-of commencement activities for Spring 26
The deadline to apply is Friday, April 11th, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PST.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
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:
1. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
2. UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
3. Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
If you have any questions regarding the Peer Advising Program, feel free to email Meagan (meaganmason@berkeley.edu)