Job Description

Job Title: Smith Center Peer Advisor (WS-ST2)

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: Smith Center for Global Engagement

Unit Number (5 digits): 11605

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Administrative Assistant and/or Advising Coordinator, Smith Center for Global Engagement

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): To support and mentor students studying abroad/away at all stages: researching opportunities, pre-departure and re-entry. To provide administrative support for the Smith Center for Global Engagement.

Transferable Skills:

• Advising and leadership experience
• Enhanced public-speaking and interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
• Team-building skills
• Greater self-awareness
• Deeper understanding of the role of international education in the collegiate setting

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as an initial point of contact for visitors and students (ie. answer questions about study abroad/away study programs)
• Advise students in study abroad/away study programs in one-on-one and group settings
• Hold regular advising office hours
• Support and assist in developing and facilitating programming (i.e. orientation sessions, 101 Advising Sessions, social events, open houses, etc.)
• Give presentations in classrooms, meetings, orientations, and other events (i.e. orientation sessions, 101 Advising Sessions, social events, etc.)
• Help students navigate the website and application
• Assist in updating/maintaining website and TerraDotta/Studio Abroad and social media accounts
• Assist with clerical tasks as assigned (ie.phones, filing, scanning, checking mail, etc.)
• Assist with promotion of study abroad/away through marketing and events (i.e. create/edit letters, posters, etc.)
• Assist Smith Center staff as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

• Student Work Award Recipient
• Previously studied abroad/away through a St. Olaf approved program (January Term, semester, summer, or year)
• At least one year of experience as a St. Olaf College student
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of visa processes a plus
• Possess basic computer skills including but not limited to: word processing, e-mail, and Excel.
• Work independently and in a team environment
• Skill in interpersonal and written communication
• Ability to always greet visitors in a polite, courteous and helpful manner
• Ability to be flexible and willing to help out and adjust workload quickly
• Skill in completing tasks accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to support, respect and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community including faculty, staff, students and partners
• Familiarity with and an understanding of the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and identities, including first-generation college students, students with disabilities, students of varying racial, gender, ethnic, or cultural backgrounds and identities, etc.

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.