Academic Team Advisor

The Academic Team Advisor (AA) role is reserved for returning academic team members who have served at least one year-long stint as a Class Advisor (CA). This person works closely with and in between the CA teams and the course professors. Having instruction experience, the AA helps new CA staff members learn course material and instruction methodologies. The AA also works with the faculty and staff to draw through lines between academic and experiential curricula. The AA can supplement the advisory and instructional work of CA teams and/or be a support to the CA members behind the scenes. This role requires thorough and advanced knowledge of the academic trajectory and curricula in the PLC program. Composure, maturity, integrity, and cooperation are paramount for candidates for this role. The AA has planning and managerial tasks in addition to education and instruction. This position is reserved for upperclassmen and preference is given to seniors and fifth-year seniors. This role is more of a managerial role and occupies 5-8 hours of active work/week. The position oversees 10 different students and mentors them in their individual roles. Alongside mentorship of the team, the position will also serve as a mentor to the First Years in the program. They will pilot of yearlong leadership project that will allow them to reflect on their individual leadership journey. This role will allow the candidate to grow in their presentation, delegation, and interpersonal skills, as well as their time management skills. Pay Rate = $3000/academic year