Hybrid Fall 2025 Norwegian Department Student Assistant chez St. Olaf College

Job Title: Norwegian Department Assistant

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

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

Department Name: Norwegian

Unit Number (5 digits): 11240

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization 

Contact Person/Supervisor: Assistant Professor of Norweigan

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

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

To assist Norwegian faculty with tasks related to teaching and service.

Transferable Skills: 

• Provide feedback
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Accountability
• Meet goals

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist faculty in evaluating student work as directed
• Assist faculty in preparing instructional materials
• Collaborate with faculty and other student workers to facilitate departmental events
• Summarize observed trends in student performance on assignments and assessments
• Complete assigned tasks in a thorough and timely manner
• Maintain the confidentiality of any student information encountered on the job

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• “B” or higher in NORW 232
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Attention to detail with respect to written language (spelling, grammar)

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.

IMPORTANT:

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN YOUR APPLICATION TEXT:

1. Which of the following describe you:
   1. I am a declared Norwegian or Nordic Studies Major
   2. I am a Nordic Studies concentrator
   3. I am a native Norwegian speaker
2. What is the highest language course level you will have completed before Fall 2023?
   1. NORW 231
   2. NORW 232
   3. NORW 253
   4. NORW 371/372/373
   5. ISS trinn II
   6. ISS trinn III
   7. I am a native Norwegian speaker
3. What course(s) in our dept. will you be enrolled in for 2023-24?
   1. NORW 232 (spring '25)
   2. LAC (fall or spring)
   3. NORW 253
   4. NORW 372 (spring '25)
   5. NORW courses in English (e.g., NORW 205)
   6. Not registered/planning to register for courses from the Norwegian Dept.
   7. Other . . .
4. What describes your work award?
   1. I have the Cole Scholarship (for citizens of Norway)
   2. I have a student work award
5. How many hours per week would you prefer to work in the Norwegian Department?
   1. 1-2 hours
   2. 3-4 hours
   3. 5-6 hours
6. What special skills or interests do you have? What kinds of jobs have you already had in the Norwegian department (if any)?
7. Please list your availability M-F between 8am and 5pm. Please indicate your available times in order of preference. (For example: “Mon.: 2-4pm, 1st choice; Tues.: 10-11am 2nd choice”) DO NOT LIST YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE.
8. For native Norwegians only: Are you interested in leading conversation table as part of your hours? (This means you would be responsible for facilitating conversation in Norwegian on Mondays, 6-7pm, with students learning Norwegian. It also requires participation in one “kulturbord” (presentation on Norwegian culture) each semester.