Admissions Junior Fellow

Job Description

Job Title: Admissions Fellow
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Admissions

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
Junior Admissions Fellows are current students responsible for many of the activities related to the efficient operation of the Campus Visit, Events and Student Outreach programs This includes, but is not limited to, serving as ushers, greeters, and panelists at in-person and virtual events, hosting prospective students for lunch and (possible) overnights, contributing written pieces for a "First Year Experience blog" and participating in all Admissions training and professional development opportunities, including campus tour guide training, throughout each semester. This position is an entry level position with the opportunity to move into a full work award earning upper class fellow position in following years.

CONTACTS: Prospective students; parents/guardians; Admissions staff & all members of the St. Olaf community

EDUCATION: Current St. Olaf student in good academic/disciplinary standing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

•Excellent interpersonal, organizational and written communication skills
•Strong sense of initiative and self-direction
•Ability to work with students from a diversity of backgrounds
•Desire and Ability to work autonomously, individually, and in a group
•A high level of motivation, positive attitude, sense of humor, and service orientation
•An awareness of the needs and aspirations of a highly selective, residential, liberal arts college
•Ability to function well in an atmosphere that promotes teamwork as well as initiative and independence

Disclaimer:

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.

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