AY Social Work and Family Studies Student Worker (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Social Work and Family Studies Student Worker (WS-ST2)

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:

Department Name: Social Work and Family Studies

Unit Number (5 digits): 11353

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Academic Administrative Assistant/AAA

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): Assist the faculty and staff of the Social Work and Family Studies Department by performing clerical tasks as well as tasks that assist the faculty with their classes.

In the office, the student will assist the AAA with tasks such as but not limited to: collecting the mail and distributing it, scanning, making posters for events, picking up items (such as catering pick up), and picking up books from the library. The student will assist with Social Work and Family Studies faculty with finding articles that could be used for classes as needed. 

For teaching assistance work, it is preferred that the student have taken and done well in the following classes: 

To apply please fill out the Social Work and Family Studies Student Worker application found here.

Hiring instructors require applicants to supply:

• A Statement of Interest for the position

• A transcript

• A résumé

Specific requirements for each course will be discussed with those candidates chosen to interview by faculty instructors.

Transferable Skills: 

• Organization of priority of tasks, being able to properly assess the urgency of tasks.

• Mastery in field: grading and tutoring in social work and family studies

• Analysis and language skills: providing insightful commentary in grading feedback

• General work/life skill development: delivering assignments in a timely manner

• Leadership/Behavioral: Managing expectations of fellow students and instructor

• Analysis: succinctly breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand segments

• Research: Being able to independently find articles or other resources as needed for the instructor

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Perform basic office duties, such as collecting mail, making copies, scanning documents, filling photocopier, and delivering envelopes to student POs. Manage work room inventory by knowing what supplies are in the workroom, noting inventory levels and letting supervisor know when something needs to be ordered. Word processing and computer work which may include creating flyers, surveys, recording data usually using Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Google Docs. Run campus errands as needed, such as returning items to the library or putting up posters. Potential to work on longer-term projects (eg. bulletin board designs, website management, or database maintenance). Be available for any other daily tasks that come up.

Assist the instructor with some or all of the following:

• Grading exams and other assignments

• Providing tutoring

• Review and proof exams prior to test periods

• Hold study/review sessions

• Find relevant new articles for use in classes

• Edit and add to slide decks

• Assist with Moodle quality-control

• Facilitate in class discussions

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

Attention to detail, punctuality, good oral and written communication skills, confidentiality, positive attitude

Academic: earned a B+ or higher in the course for which they will TA. Specific qualifications are determined by instructors for each course.

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.