The Ross Program is a rich experience for counselors as well. Counselors are able to engage with various advanced lectures at the Ross Program with professors from nearby universities and from other counselors. Counselors also have the opportunity to organize their own advanced lectures on topics of their interest. Counselors will gain experience in organizing content for students, as well as in grading and providing feedback on problem sets. The experience of teaching mathematics not only looks good on a resume for future teaching in graduate school or other educational professions, but also is valuable for giving the teacher the skills necessary to see problems from all directions and become a better communicator and teacher as a result. Ross also seeks to cultivate a rich culture of mathematical sharing, bringing together counselors with interests in many different disciplines. Counselors often gain much through discussions with other counselors.

Each counselor will be assigned a ‘family’ of about 4–6 students. Counselors carry out several duties, which include:

We expect our counselors to have (a) content experience with mathematics and mathematical proof writing, and (b) some amount of experience teaching. Counselors may be called upon to help support and carry out some administrative tasks, for which you would be additionally compensated. However, the bulk of administrative tasks will be delegated to administrators.

All positions are expected to operate full time. If you cannot operate full time, there is a small chance that we may be able to find a smaller part time position for you in some capacity. It is best to email us regarding this, and to note it below.

Please list at least one person that we can contact for a reference. In particular, we are looking for people who can attest to (a) your skills working in mathematics, both on a technical level and a social social level (e.g. collaborating); and/or (b) your skills in teaching mathematics.