Job Title: TRIO Upward Bound Summer Student Office Assistant
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: TRIO Upward Bound
Unit Number (5 digits): 51527
Length of Position:See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor:Upward Bound Program Director
Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):Upward Bound hosts approximately 120 UB students on campus each summer for an annual six-week academic residential summer program. Students live in a residence hall from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon returning home every weekend. Students take courses throughout the day and participate in extracurricular activities on and off campus. The summer Office Assistant provides general office support to TRIO staff and students before during and after the summer program.
Transferable Skills:
Inspire persuade and motivate oneself and others under a shared vision
Duties and Responsibilities: Provide office support Filing as requested Pick-up and deliver mail Assist supervisory staff with programming needs Assist when appropriate classroom staff Compete errands as requested Complete mailings as requested Revise and update forms Complete assigned tasks Maintain accurate records Create and update student folders Maintain a safe and healthy office/classroom environment Participate in extracurricular activities when appropriate Ensure students/staff are following all St. Olaf and UB rules and guidelines Attend staff meetings and other duties as assigned
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)Currently enrolled at St. Olaf College Ability to establish good rapport with students and UB staff Ability to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the program Sensitive to target population and committed to program objectives and goals Strong background in subject areas Excellent study habits and experience tutoring Filing and clerical abilities and/or experience Ability to use Mac computers Word Excel and Google Suite Ability to work independently Responsibility and attention to detail Must be consistent and able to work regularly scheduled hours
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.
Physical and Environmental Factors
(Indicate frequency required in a typical shift for this position.)
| Physical Activity | Not Applicable | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently | Continually |
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| Crouching (bending at knees) | |||||
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| Lifting/carrying (< 20 lbs.) | |||||
| Lifting/carrying (<50 lbs.) | |||||
| Repetitive motions (constant for 15+ mins; typing etc.) | |||||
| Driving | |||||
| Other | |||||
| Sensory Activity | Not Applicable | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently | Continually |
| Talking in person/on phone | |||||
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| Loud noise (need raised voice to be heard) | |||||
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| Environmental Exposures | Not Applicable | Rarely | Occasionally | Frequently | Continually |
Respiratory (dust/gas/fumes/steam/odors/ poor ventilation) | |||||
| Chemicals (includes solvents and oils) | |||||
| Vibrations (exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body) | |||||
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| Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) | |||||
| Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) | |||||
Proximity hazards (moving mechanical parts moving vehicles electrical current etc.) | |||||
| Heights or cramped quarters | |||||
| Protective equipment required (mask gloves eyewear ear plugs steel toe shoes respirator) | |||||
| Other |
Travel: 2% of time Operate Hand Tools:YesNo Operate Equipment/Machinery:YesNo
Required Dress Attire: Business Casual Business Formal Uniform Other: Smart Casual
Comments:
Required Experience:
Junior IC