Summer Sports Management and Recruitment Student Assistant (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Sports Management and Recruitment Student Assistant (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

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

Department Name: Admissions and Athletics

Unit Number (5 digits): 11725

Length of Position: Summer Term (Approx. 6/1 through 7/17; 7 weeks)

Contact Person/Supervisor: Associate Athletic Director and Assistant Director of Enrollment Operations

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

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

As a Sports Management and Recruitment Student Assistant you will be assisting both our Athletics and Admissions teams. Your primary responsibilities as a Summer Admissions Fellow consist of campus tours one-on-one connections with prospective students (in-person virtually and written form) phone calls and texts to prospective students assisting in the reception area and additional miscellaneous projects as assigned. Your primary responsibilities as a Sports Management Student Assistant will involve completing athletic administrative work assisting with athletic facility management participating in onboarding procedures and sensitive information and supporting admissions-athletics projects.

This role requires strong initiative creative problem-solving the ability to build relationships with students families and staff members and an athletics background and general interest.

Transferable Skills:

• Oral/Written Communication: Effectively interact with guests in-person and over the phone providing clear and professional assistance as a representative of the college.

• Problem-Solving: Approach tasks and questions with innovative solutions and determination.

• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy in data entry documentation and other administrative tasks and personalization when needed.

• Responsibility: Take ownership over and prioritize assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

• Maturity/Work Ethic: Keep a professional manner and positive attitude with team members visitors and staff.

Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Thrives in an environment that promotes teamwork initiative and problem-solving

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Google Suite and Slate CRM

• Experience as a St. Olaf student-athlete or equivalent experience

• Strong desire to learn from various organizational roles within athletics

• Strong sense of autonomy

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Timeline: Availability for the first seven weeks of summer (6/1 - 7/17)

• Time off can be discussed with supervisors before accepting the offer and/or during the summer.

• Must be fully available week of June 22-26

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.