Staff and Opportunities
The UC Berkeley Pre-College Scholars program relies on our amazing staff to ensure the program is a special experience for all students who join.
We have program staff, Resident Directors (RDs), Assistant Resident Directors (ARDs), Resident Assistant & Mentors (RAMs), ambassadors, and other student assistants who all play an important role during the course of the summer.
Learn more about our staff and discover opportunities to join the team!
Staff profiles:
Justin Oliver
Director of New Student and Pre-College Programs
In his Administrator role, Justin Oliver manages a portfolio of innovative academic summer programs for newly admitted UC Berkeley students and the Pre-College Scholars program for high school students. He is passionate about helping students from all backgrounds with college exploration and transitioning successfully to university life.
Acacia Woods-Chan
Program Manager, Pre-College Scholars Program
As Program Manager, Acacia manages the lifecycle of all incoming students starting with the application process all the way through to students’ successful completion of the program. She is passionate about supporting educational opportunities for students and enjoys serving students to ensure their experience at the Pre-College Scholars Program is memorable and meaningful.
Guuta Regassa
Program Coordinator, Pre-College Scholars Program
As Program Coordinator, Guutaa helps facilitate events, activities, and logistics to provide students with the best possible experience throughout each step of the program. He is passionate about shaping environments that promote peace, belonging, positivity, and intellectual curiosity and strives to cultivate these feelings during the Pre-College Scholars Program.
Riley Nichols
Residential Operations Administrator
As Residential Operations Administrator, Riley coordinates each aspect of the residential experience for students in the Pre-College Program, including housing protocols, move-in and move-out logistics, and residential student support. Riley formerly served on the residential staff as a RAM, ARD, and RD in Bowles Hall, and is excited to rejoin the program to meaningfully impact the experience of future students.
Opportunities to join the team
Interested in being a part of the team that offers a unique and influential program experience? We have a number of roles open each summer for motivated Berkeley students who are looking to make an impact on our program and community. Check out the links below to learn more and/or apply. For questions, you can also email us at precollegeadmin@berkeley.edu.
Roles:
Resident Assistant & Mentor (RAM)
As a RAM, you’ll support a small cohort of students, serving as a community leader, role model, and first point of contact in the residence halls. You’ll build a safe and inclusive living environment, help students navigate academic and personal challenges, organize fun community-building activities, and ensure adherence to program and university policies.
This is an incredible opportunity for anyone passionate about leadership, mentorship, youth development, community building, and creating a welcoming residential experience. RAMs report directly to our Assistant Resident Directors and work closely with the Pre-College Scholars Residential team.
Assistant Resident Director (ARD)
As an ARD, you’ll supervise a team of 5–6 Resident Assistant Mentors (RAMs) and serve as a key leader in our residence halls. ARDs help create a safe, inclusive environment while promoting academic success, personal development, and a strong sense of community. You’ll mentor student staff, oversee daily check-ins, plan community-building programming, and support RAMs as they guide the students in their cohort.
ARDs act as community leaders, educators, role models, and policy enforcers—ensuring that residents follow university and program policies while feeling supported, welcome, and connected. ARDs report directly to the Resident Director and work closely with the Pre-College Scholars Residential team.
Resident Director (RD)
As an RD, you will supervise a residential team consisting of approximately 15 Resident Assistant Mentors (RAMs) and 3 Assistant Resident Directors (ARDs). RDs are key leaders in the residence halls—supporting a positive, inclusive, and safe on-campus living environment, encouraging student learning and personal development, and ensuring program policies are upheld.
RD responsibilities include supervising student staff, leading daily and weekly check-ins, coaching ARDs, partnering with professional staff, addressing performance concerns, and ensuring the residential community remains aligned with university policies and program values. RDs also oversee community-building programming, student safety procedures, and staff support across all residential spaces. Resident Directors report directly to the Residential Operations Administrator and collaborate closely with the Pre-College Scholars leadership team and other UC Berkeley staff.
RD Application Coming Soon!
Info Sessions
Join us for an upcoming info session to hear more about these staff opportunities!
RAM Info Sessions
- Thursday January 29th, 2026 at 4pm (PST) - RSVP Here
- Friday January 30th, 2026 at 12pm (PST) - RSVP Here