DOSC Position Description and Application

The Deans' Office Student Consultants (DOSCs) are a group of students in their senior year who serve as academic peer advisors. Their primary objective is to provide mentorship and advising to undergraduates in the area of academic planning. There are many sources of advice to help students plan their academic experience to take the best advantage of the opportunities found at Dartmouth. The DOSC program receives support and training from the Upperclass Deans Office, the First-Year Office, Career Services and other advising offices on campus.

The majority of their time is spent organizing outreach programming and information sessions with campus groups. The purpose of the DOSC program is to provide academic peer advising on an informative, but informal, level. Some of the programs provided are developed to address questions relating (but not limited) to: major courses and curriculum requirements, D-plan strategies, internship and research opportunities, off-campus programs, and study skills and strategies.

Duties:(requires a five- to ten-hour/week commitment)

• coordinate and implement outreach programs regarding academic advising - minimum of 2 outreach programs per term
• schedule 2.5 total office hours/week for meeting with individual students, to be spent in the DOSC office in Parkhurst
• advise students in regard to academic issues and learning strategies
• collect up-to-date information from all the academic departments - this material will serve as a resource to peer advisors, deans and students
• meet once a week with DOSCs, Intern and the DOSC Advisors
• CONFIDENTIALITY AND RESPONSIBILITY -- It is important that confidentiality of all student information be strictly upheld. Therefore, I agree not to discuss or disclose any student information to persons outside the First-Year Office or Upperclass Deans Office staff.

Reports to:

Upperclass Deans Office and the First Year Office

To apply:

To apply for a position, please complete the application and return it to the Upperclass Deans Office, Hinman Box 6003 or drop it off in 111 Parkhurst prior to the deadline of April 21.