Teaching Assistant: Marine Biology (Summer 2025)
About the National Student Leadership Conference:
The NSLC's Marine Biology Program is a 9-day conference at the University of Miami and the University of British Columbia for high school students interested in marine science. It provides skills training and hands-on experience in marine biology, field research, policy, & ocean science. We are seeking individuals with relevant academic and leadership experience to work with high school students and assist with residential life and administration.
The Role:
Teaching Assistants guide students through their NSLC experience. Each TA is responsible for a small group of 12-16 students. TAs arrive on-site 5 days before 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 9-day sessions with a 3-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, as well as set up and break-down activities
- Assist administrative staff, professionals, 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 students with a background and interest in disciplines within the field of marine biology.
- 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 sessions (most of which are eaten in the dining hall on campus), and transportation to and from the conference.