AY Economics Department Student Office Assistant (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Economics Student Office Assistant

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

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

Department Name: Economics

Unit Number (5 digits): 11160

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: AAA of Economics/Business & Management Studies

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

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

The Economics Student Office Assistant assists and supports the AAA and overall department with daily duties and special projects. Tasks include general office duties running errands and updating bulletin boards. Other duties include graphic design work for bulletin boards and department event promotion and assistance with details for various department events. Ability to assist in updating departmental websites a plus.

Transferable Skills:

• Technology: manipulate information construct ideas and use technology to achieve strategic goals

• Communication: communicate in a clear and organized manner so others can effectively understand promptly inform relevant others when needing guidance with assigned tasks

• Critical thinking: proactively anticipate needs and prioritize action steps multi-task well in a fast-paced environment

• Teamwork: collaborate with others to achieve common goals be accountable for individual and team responsibilities and deliverables

• Professionalism: be present and prepared consistently meet or exceed goals and expectations have an attention to detail

Duties and Responsibilities:

Create promotional posters for department events and bulletin boards

• Keep bulletin boards up to date and revise as needed

• Assist with organization and preparation for departmental events

• Perform daily office tasks as needed - retrieve mail and packages and distribute accordingly hang up posters run errands

• Organize and inventory work room supplies

• Assist AAA with maintaining department websites

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills):

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Assertive in asking questions and communicating clearly

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Skill with Canva and graphic/poster design experience preferred

Familiarity with Powerpoint Microsoft Word/Google Docs Excel/Google Sheets and Google forms preferred

Ability to work consistently follow through and meet deadlines

• Familiarity with Economics Department and classes preferred

• Willingness to learn WordPress preferred

Must be professional dependable hardworking trustworthy discreet and maintain confidentiality

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.