About the National Student Leadership Conference:
The NSLC Intelligence & National Security program is a 6-day conference at Georgetown University for high school students interested in careers in international relations and national security. It provides skills training and hands-on experience to prepare students for the challenges of becoming a doctor. We are seeking individuals with relevant academic and leadership experience to work with high school students and assist with residential life and office administration.
The Role:
Team Advisors guide students through their NSLC experience. Each TA is responsible for a small group of 12-16 students. TAs arrive on-site 5 days prior to student arrival to participate in a mandatory 4-day orientation & training. This training runs from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily. Following training, TAs will work for 6-day sessions with a 2-day break in between. TAs work very long days and are expected to be ready to assist students at any point during the program. A typical day lasts from 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
Responsibilities:
- Lead small group discussions and debriefings
- Teach academic and leadership sessions
- set-up and break-down activities Assist administrative staff, professions, 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:
- TAs are generally current college sophomores – seniors.
- Current freshmen are generally considered for our Assistant Team Advisor (ATA) position
- 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
Compensation:
TAs will be paid $900 at the end of each session. The NSLC pays for room & board, meals during session (most of which are eaten in the dining hall on campus), and transportation to and from the conference.
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