Student Work Study DOE: McNair Student Work at St. Olaf College

Position Title: TRIO McNair Student Office Assistant

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

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

Department: TRIO McNair Scholars Program

Unit Number (5 digits): 51531

Length of Position: September 15, 2025 to May 15, 2026  (10-15 hours/week)

Contact Person/Supervisor: Director of TRIO McNair Scholars Program

Pay Rate (Check One)  _X__ Standard Hourly Rate  ___ Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: 

To provide general office assistance to the TRIO McNair Scholars Program and supporting first-generation and low-income students at St. Olaf. 

Transferable Skills:

• Oral and written communication skills
• Teamwork and leadership skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Attention to detail and responsible
• Public relations and social media skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director and Associate Director with office tasks and workshop preparation
• Regularly enter data and assist with website updates
• Promote McNair events and resources on social media
• Assist with McNair Newsletter creation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Experience/Skills):

Student Work position. Must be a St. Olaf student, preferred participant in the St. Olaf TRIO McNair Scholars program.

• Oral and written communication skills
• Clerical abilities such as editing documents, data entry, and experience with Google Suite, Word and Excel
• Ability to conduct both independent and collaborative work.
• Ability to establish rapport with college and community professionals
• Skill in taking initiative, flexibility, meeting deadlines, and problem-solving 

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.