Dance 246 Dance in the US Student Class Assistant

Job Title: Dance 246 Dance in the US Student Class Assistant

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

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

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Department Name: Dance

Unit Number (5 digits): 11150

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization 

Contact Person/Supervisor: Brian Evans or Department AAA

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

 

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

Support an intensive reading-and-writing-centered course by helping students develop ideas through writing, assisting with course logistics, and facilitating a few class discussions aligned with course themes and the CA’s interests.

Transferable Skills: 

• Academic writing support and feedback
• Facilitation and public speaking
• Critical thinking and synthesis
• Organization and planning
• Communication and collaboration

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Take attendance and communicate any concerns to the professor
• Support students in unpacking ideas through writing (brainstorming, organization, clarity, revision habits—within the CA role and guidelines)
• Hold or support office-hour-style help sessions as scheduled (as applicable)
• Lead a few class discussions during the term on specific content identified by the professor and shaped by the interests of the class and the CA
• Help foster an inclusive, engaged discussion environment (encouraging participation, respectful dialogue, thoughtful listening)

 

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Must have successfully completed a writing-intensive St. Olaf course (W2 or W3)
• Strong writing skills with the ability to support peers in idea development and revision process
• Comfort facilitating discussion and supporting students with varied confidence levels
• Interest in U.S. dance history and cultural/historical analysis (coursework in dance history preferred)

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.