AY Orientation & Transition Exper Orientation & Transition Assistant (NSOC) WS III

St. Olaf Student•Northfield, MN

2d•$12 - $13

About The Position

The Orientation & Transition Student Assistant (NSOC) position is focused on the cultivation, facilitation, and evaluation of the communication, programming, and initiatives that comprise St. Olaf College’s New Student Orientation experiences. Supported by the Orientation & Transition Experiences team, the purpose of the NSOC role is tied closely to the mission of New Student Orientation to provide tools to incoming students to aid in their navigation of their academic and co-curricular experience while living in our vibrant residential community.

Requirements

Must have an interest in student development and orientation work.
Must have effective communication, time management, and organizational skills.
Must be an energetic, motivated student leader.
Must be able to commit to hold the position from hire date, including the summer (can be virtual), through the following Fall semester and into the transition of the next NSOCs in the spring (OTE staff can, at times, be flexible).
Must have at least one year of experience as a student at St. Olaf and plan to return as a student the following fall semester.
Must have experience as a SOAR leader or similar experience.
Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must be comfortable working with and uplifting people from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Must not be found in violation of any St. Olaf policies.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and facilitation of both virtual and in-person components of the New Student Orientation experience for incoming first-year and transfer students.
Contribute to the development of programming and activities for new students and their guests.
Collaborate with SOAR Mentors to develop and facilitate NSO programming
Connect with SSS Summer Bridge, International Student Orientation, and SSSD
Assist in the logistical management of Move-In Day and other New Student Orientation events and sessions.
Collaborate on the cultivation of an active, engaging NSO: Transfer Track
Support the active assessment of the New Student Orientation experience.
Assist with transition programs during the school year by helping with set-up and breakdown as well as swiping in attendance
Assist in the development of a comprehensive recruitment strategy.
Work with the professional staff to establish and facilitate a selection timeline including due dates, interviews, and selection meetings.
Develop and lead training sessions for SOAR Leaders in collaboration with professional staff.
Contribute to the overarching new student communication plan throughout the year.
Help answer email questions and manage the [email protected] inbox.
Manage the New Student Orientation digital presence online and on social media.
Assist with general tasks within the Orientation & Transition Experiences team including room reservations, monitoring email accounts, printing, filing, etc.
Participate in Orientation & Transition Experiences team meetings as part of the Core Team and the Advisory Team.
Represent the Orientation & Transition Experiences team at college and non-St. Olaf functions including assisting in presenting Orientation to Orientation webinar in the Spring to the campus community.
Actively keep the Office of Student Activities neat and organized.
Assist with other duties as assigned.