AY Junior Admissions Fellow (WS-ST1)

St. Olaf College • Northfield, MN

3d

About The Position

The Junior Admissions Fellow is an entry-level student employee in St. Olaf College’s Admissions Department. Fellows support the efficient operation of the Campus Visit, Events, and Student Outreach programs. Their work includes serving as tour guides, ushers, greeters, and panelists at in-person and virtual events, and participating in Admissions training and professional development throughout each semester.

During the first semester, Junior Admissions Fellows primarily complete tour training. After training, they may take regular tour shifts, shadow other office shifts, and assist with Admitted Students Day and other Admissions events. The role offers the opportunity to advance to an Admissions Fellow position in a later semester. Candidates must submit a link to a recording of at least 60 seconds presenting on why they chose St. Olaf, what they love about its community, and why they would be excited to share it with prospective students. The video is used to evaluate public speaking and presentation skills and is not shared beyond the Admissions Visit Team.

Requirements

• Be a current St. Olaf student in good academic and disciplinary standing.
• Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Have experience with public speaking and presenting.
• Demonstrate initiative, self-direction, and organization.
• Be able to work with students from a variety of backgrounds.
• Be able and willing to work autonomously, individually, and in a group.
• Demonstrate motivation, a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and a service orientation.
• Be aware of the needs and aspirations of a highly selective, residential liberal arts college.
• Submit a link to a recorded presentation video of at least 60 seconds on the specified St. Olaf topic.

Responsibilities

• Provide campus tours to prospective students and parents.
• Assist with front desk operations.
• Assist with telephone and visit office work.
• Assist during on-campus events.
• Perform general office duties, including research and data entry.
• Connect with prospective students in person and virtually.
• Serve as ushers, greeters, and panelists at in-person and virtual events.
• Participate in Admissions training and professional development, including campus tour guide training.
• Complete miscellaneous projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed