Student Work Study DOE: McNair Student Work

Position Title: TRIO McNair Student Office Assistant (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

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

Department: TRIO McNair Scholars Program

Unit Number (5 digits): 51531

Length of Position: September to May (10-15 hours/week)

Contact Person/Supervisor: Director of TRIO McNair Scholars Program

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: 

To provide general office assistance to the TRIO McNair Scholars Program and supporting first-generation and low-income students at St. Olaf. 

Transferable Skills:

• Communication skills: Work with McNair staff and communicate professionally with students, staff and faculty in-person and via email and social media. 

• Leadership skills: Utilize personal strengths to achieve organizational goals. 

• Teamwork: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.

• Critical Thinking: Pay attention to detail and identify and respond to needs based upon an understanding of situational context and logical analysis of relevant information. 

• Technology: Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.

• Coordination of projects:  Manage several different duties and responsibilities at one time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director and Associate Director with office tasks and workshop preparation

• Regularly enter data and assist with website updates

• Promote McNair events and resources on social media

• Assist with McNair Newsletter creation

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience/Skills):

Required: 

•  Strong communication skills

• Strong clerical abilities such as editing documents, data entry, and experience with Google Suite, Word and Excel

• Ability to conduct both independent and collaborative work.

• Ability to establish rapport with college and community professionals

• Skills in taking initiative, flexibility, meeting deadlines, and problem-solving 

Preferred:

• One or more years working with first-generation college students.

• Drivers’ license

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.