Team Advisor
The mission of the National Student Leadership Conference is to provide a safe and supportive environment which encourages students to explore their academic and career interests while developing leadership skills essential for their success.
The NSLC is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working individuals who enjoy working with high school students and have experience in the academic fields of our programs, leadership development, residential life, and/or office administration.
Team Advisors (TAs) guide students through their NSLC experience. Each TA is responsible for a small group of 12-16 students. TAs generally work either half or whole summers.
As a TA, you will:
- Lead small group discussions and debriefings
- Teach academic and leadership sessions
- Assist Administrative staff, Professors and Leadership Facilitators with program components
- Serve as a chaperone during off-campus trips and evening social activities
- Reside in the dormitory on the same floors as students, serving as a Resident Advisor
Qualifications: Before applying to be a Team Advisor, please note:
- Team Advisors are generally current college sophomores – seniors. Current freshman are generally considered for one of our Intern positions.
- Applicants should be familiar with all program specific information posted on this site.
- NSLC has a primary focus on leadership development. Applicants should have leadership experience and/or training.
- Our programs include TA-led sessions that require appropriate educational backgrounds and work/volunteer/intern experience.
- Candidates should have completed coursework in the fields of science, engineering, and/or mathematics; or have relevant experience with hands-on design, problem solving, and project management.