Student Venture Consultant

Position Title: Student Venture Consultant.
Department: Office of Student Activities.
Classification: Non-Exempt.
FTE: 0.10.
Work Schedule: This position is designed for a flexible 8-hour work week; occasional evening or weekend work as needed.
Work Location: On Campus.
Hourly Rate: $22.00.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide specialized advising and mentorship to support the operations and business development of the student-run kitchen within the Lions Pause.
  • Strengthen student leadership by coaching student managers in food safety customer service financial decision-making and operational best practices.
  • Develop consistent replicable resources and systems that improve business viability risk management and customer satisfaction.
  • Serve as a local industry expert bringing small-business management culinary knowledge and practical operations experience to students.
    
• Serve as an active resource and advocate to student organizations and student leaders as requested.
  • Provide general support and coaching to students who visit the OSA.
  • Advise student leaders in budgeting matters financial procedures fundraising efforts and event planning processes.
    
• General responsibilities.
  • Invest in the professional development of self and team through various means.
  • Assist in the management and troubleshooting of relevant software.
  • Support respect and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds values and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community.
  • Complete and meet deadlines for required training and performance management cycle.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.
    

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Reports to the Director of Student Activities.
• This position supervises student workers.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • GED or equivalent work experience
    
• Experience:
  • 2 years of professional or related experience in business/restaurant management.
    

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
    
• Experience:
  • 4 years of professional experience.
    

Prerequisites:

• Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check which may include: criminal background checks reference checks verification of work history verification of any required academic credentials licenses and/or certifications a motor vehicle check verification of DOT certification a credit check employment eligibility verification and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note St. Olaf College reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks at its sole discretion.
  

Disclaimer:

• This position may require you to report early stay late or work different shifts depending on staffing levels. It may also require you to perform all essential job functions whenever needed and during campus emergencies when necessary.
• 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.
• Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.