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The NSLC is looking for enthusiastic, hard-working undergraduate and graduate students to serve as staff members for our summer pre-college, career exploration, computer science and data programs. Staff members should enjoy working with high school students and have experience with data science, analytics, cybersecurity or computer science.

As a Teaching Assistants/Team Advisor (TA), you will:

  • Guide students through their NSLC experience.
  • Lead small group discussions and debriefings
  • Teach academic workshops and facilitate leadership sessions
  • Assist Administrative staff, Professors and Leadership Facilitators with program components
  • Serve as a chaperone during off-campus trips and with guest speakers
  • Reside in the dormitory on the same floors as students, serving as a Resident Advisor
  • Note: Staff members may work half of or the entire summer.

Qualifications: 

  • Team Advisors are generally current college sophomores – seniors or graduate students. Current freshman are generally considered for one of our Assistant Team Advisor (ATA) positions.
  • Candidates should have completed coursework in the fields of computer science, data science, analytics and/or mathematics.
  • NSLC has a primary focus on leadership development. Applicants with leadership and residential life experience/training preferred. 
  • Candidates should have some experience working with youth.

2022 computer science and data science related programs include:

NSLC sites are located on college and university campuses around the United States and internationally. Summer 2021 sites include:

  • American University (Washington, District of Columbia) – Cybersecurity
  • Georgia Tech (Atlanta, Georgia) – Data Science
  • University of California (Los Angeles, California) – Game Design

Compensation: In addition to room, board and travel, TA’s will receive a stipend throughout the summer.