TRIO Educational Talent Search Summer Office Assistant

Job Title: Summer Office Assistant

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

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

If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here: N/A

Department Name: TRIO Educational Talent Search

Unit Number (5 digits): 53372

Length of Position:  Summer 2025

Contact Person/Supervisor: Joseph Barthel

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

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): To provide general office support and perform clerical duties in the TRIO Educational Talent Search office. 

Transferable Skills: 

• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Self-Motivation
• Responsibility

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Assist staff with job requests such as photocopying, filing, and revising documents
• Assemble program mailings, student curriculum, and other items as needed
• Complete errands on campus (Print Center, Post Office, Bookstore)
• Create and update student folders
• Manage and create social media and electronic newsletter
• Provide general support for Director, Advisors, and Administration

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Attention to detail
• Experience with general computer software
• Ability to work under supervision and independently 
• Clerical skills such as filing, photocopying, revising documents
• Consistency, punctuality, and responsibility

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.