Summer 2025, Smith Center, Office Assistant, I
Summer 2025, Smith Center, Office Assistant, I
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Job Description
Job Title: Study Abroad/Away Office Assistant
Classification: Student Employee (nonexempt)
Name and Address of Employer:St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057
If the position requires the student to work off campus provide the name and address here:
Department Name: Smith Center for Global Engagement
Unit Number (5 digits):11605
Length of Position:See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor:Emily Blumhoefer
Pay Rate (Check One) XStandard Hourly Rate Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):To provide administrative support for study abroad/away programs staff and students.
Transferable Skills:
- Clerical and administrative experience
- Enhanced interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Teambuilding skills
- Deeper understanding of the role of international education in the collegiate setting
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently with limited direct supervision
- Update/maintain information in TerraDotta/Studio Abroad and on the Smith Center for Global Engagement study abroad/away website
- Clerical tasks including data entry reporting etc.
- Create/edit marketing materials; i.e. letters posters etc.
- Assist with office events oncampus (i.e. fairs reentry events and info sessions)
- Assist study abroad/away staff as needed
- Greet visitors when they enter the office
- Answering the phone and obtaining messages
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Student Work Award Recipient
- Sophomore status is ideal
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Knowledge and willingness to support respect and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds values and points of view to build a strong inclusive community
- Flexibility to work 90 minute shifts
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of/experience with study abroad/away a plus
- Skill in using computer applications including databases wordprocessing spreadsheets and web page maintenance
- Skill in interpersonal and written communication
- Work independently and complete duties as assigned
- Ability to be flexible willing to help out and adjust workload quickly
- Skill in completing tasks accurately and with attention to detail
- Prioritize workload and flexibility to switch tasks depending on needs of the office
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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
