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.