AY Junior Admissions Fellow (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Junior Admissions Fellow (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: Admissions

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Student Work Coordinator

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hr.

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

Junior Admissions Fellows are current students responsible for many of the activities related to the efficient operation of the Campus Visit, Events and Student Outreach programs. This includes, but is not limited to, serving as tour guides, ushers, greeters, and panelists at in-person and virtual events, and participating in all Admissions training and professional development opportunities, including campus tour guide training, throughout each semester. This position is an entry level position with the opportunity to move into an Admissions Fellow position in following semesters.

**** In their first semester, Junior Admissions Fellows partake primarily in tour training. After this is complete, they may take on consistent tour shifts, shadow other office shifts, and participate in Admitted Students Day and other Admissions events until their promotion to Admissions Fellow.

**** All candidates must submit a link to a 60 second (at minimum) recorded video of themselves presenting on this topic: Why did you choose St. Olaf? What do you love about our community and why would you be excited to share that with prospective students? This video will be used for public speaking and presentation evaluation purposes and will not be shared beyond the Admissions Visit Team.

Transferable Skills:

- Public Speaking and Presenting

- Oral/Written Communication

- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

- Teamwork/Collaboration

- Digital Technology

- Professionalism/Work Ethic

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Provide campus tours to prospective students and parents

- Assist with the front desk operations

- Assist with telephone and visit office work

- Assist during on campus events

- General office duties, including research, data entry, etc.

- Connect in-person and virtually with prospective students.

- Miscellaneous projects as assigned

Qualifications:

- Current St. Olaf student in good academic/disciplinary standing

- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written communication skills

- Experience with public speaking and presenting

- Strong sense of initiative, self-direction and organization

- Ability to work with students from a variety of backgrounds

- Desire and ability to work autonomously, individually, and in a group

- A high level of motivation, positive attitude, sense of humor, and service orientation

- An awareness of the needs and aspirations of a highly selective, residential, liberal arts college

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and

responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.