AY Orientation & Transition Exper Orientation & Transition Assistant (NSOC) WS III

Job Title:Orientation & Transition Student Assistant (NSOC) WS

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

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:n/a

Department Name: Orientation & Transition Experiences (OTE)

Unit Number (5 digits):15212

Length of Position:See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor:Associate Director of Orientation and Transition Experiences

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75

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

The Orientation & Transition Student Assistant (NSOC) position is focused on the cultivation facilitation and evaluation of the communication programming and initiatives that comprise St. Olaf Colleges New Student Orientation experiences. Supported by the Orientation & Transition Experiences team the purpose of the NSOC role is tied closely to the mission of New Student Orientation to provide tools to incoming students to aid in their navigation of their academic and co-curricular experience while living in our vibrant residential community.

Transferable Skills:

• Written and Verbal Communication
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Mentorship and Team Management
• Assessment and Analytical Skills
• Event Planning
• Customer Service
• Program Development

Duties and Responsibilities:

New Student Orientation

• Assist in the development and facilitation of both virtual and in-person components of the New Student Orientation experience for incoming first-year and transfer students.
• Contribute to the development of programming and activities for new students and their guests.
• Collaborate with SOAR Mentors to develop and facilitate NSO programming
• Connect with SSS Summer Bridge International Student Orientation and SSSD
• Assist in the logistical management of Move-In Day and other New Student Orientation events and sessions.
• Collaborate on the cultivation of an active engaging NSO: Transfer Track
• Support the active assessment of the New Student Orientation experience.

Transition Programming

• Assist with transition programs during the school year by helping with set-up and breakdown as well as swiping in attendance

SOAR Leader Recruitment Selection and Training

• Assist in the development of a comprehensive recruitment strategy.
• Work with the professional staff to establish and facilitate a selection timeline including due dates interviews and selection meetings.
• Develop and lead training sessions for SOAR Leaders in collaboration with professional staff.

Communications & General Duties

• Contribute to the overarching new student communication plan throughout the year.
• Help answer email questions and manage thenewstudents@.
• Manage the New Student Orientation digital presence online and on social media.
• Assist with general tasks within the Orientation & Transition Experiences team including room reservations monitoring email accounts printing filing etc.
• Participate in Orientation & Transition Experiences team meetings as part of the Core Team and the Advisory Team.
• Represent the Orientation & Transition Experiences team at college and non-St. Olaf functions including assisting in presenting Orientation to Orientation webinar in the Spring to the campus community.
• Actively keep the Office of Student Activities neat and organized.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Must have an interest in student development and orientation work.
• Must have effective communication time management and organizational skills.
• Must be an energetic motivated student leader.
• Must be able to commit to hold the position from hire date including the summer (can be virtual) through the following Fall semester and into the transition of the next NSOCs in the spring (OTE staff can at times be flexible).
• Musthave at least one year of experience as a student at St. Olaf and plan to return as a student the following fall semester.
• Must haveexperience as a SOAR leader orsimilar experience.
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Must be comfortable working with and uplifting people from diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Must not be found in violation of any St. Olaf policies.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching reaching overhead grasping/handling pushing/pulling and lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise and wet or humid conditions indoors as well as rare exposure to extreme cold extreme heat and heights or cramped quarters to perform the essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.