Being an advisor--how soon is too soon?

[ISUKappa]

Kappa prefers that a member be out of school a minimum of two years before she takes on an advisory role but that can be waived by a PDC if the need at a chapter is strong enough.

I became an adviser to the Education chair right out of college to a different chapter than my own. That position didn't require much time--monthly meetings and the occasional attendance at chapter meetings. Two years ago I added Marshal to my adviser list and last year I became the Advisory Board Chair in addition to the two offices I continue to advise. That position obviously takes up more of my time as I am the one in charge of the entire AB and I'm the one who has to plan the meetings, send out an agenda and meeting minutes, keep in contact with our Headquarters and make sure everyone is informed on what's going on with the chapter and the fraternity.

I live 30 minutes away from the chapter I advise, so that also takes more of my time than if I were actually living in the city, but it hasn't been much of a problem for me. And there are times when I know ladies won't be able to make it to every meeting. As long as the head of the Advisory Board keeps everyone informed and up-to-date about what's going on, you should be fine. We have a number of advisors who are currently in school either obtaining their Master's or Doctorate and they haven't had many issues with their time management and role as an adviser.