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Job Description
St. Olaf College Student Employee Job Description
Job Title : Resident Life Event Planner
Classification : Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer : St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name : Office of Residence Life
Length of Position : Summer 2025
Contact Person / Supervisor : Christopher L Medley, Associate Dean of Students for Residence Life
Description of the Position : (Purpose of the Position) : The Resident Life Event Planner will work closely with the Resident Life staff to develop unique and engaging events that foster a sense of community and contribute to the overall well-being of students living on campus. Creating new and innovative event concepts that match Resident Life's aims and values and contribute to a dynamic campus community.
Transferable Skills :
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to quickly evolving situations
- Thinking creatively to develop distinctive and engaging event concepts
- Capability to delegate tasks and collaborate efficiently as part of a team.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Work with Resident Life staff to determine the event's objectives, target audience, and intended outcomes.
Coordination of all event logistics, including department selection, food, audio-visual equipment, and other resources.
Create marketing materials and tactics to effectively promote university-wide events.
Qualifications : (Education / Experience / Skills)
If no current St. Olaf GPA, the applicant must have a 2.5 semester after the Fall Semester.
Compensation / Benefits :
If a roommate is not chosen, this bed will be added to the vacancy list.
Disclaimer : Work award is not capped during the summer term.. If employment ends before the agreed upon date, payment for housing will be retroactively removed at a weekly prorated amount.
Duties Meetings and Time Commitments
Event Planners can expect a weekly average of up to 12 hours.
Event Planners shall serve between 7pm-7am on weeknights, and 24 hours per day on weekends. The duty phone must be held at all times during these periods to respond to resident issues and concerns.
Be accessible to provide secondary support to the campus (no more than 15 minutes away from campus)
Full Participation in Staff Training. This mandatory training will take place over up to six cumulative hours in late May / early June.
Every Monday, 4 : 00 p.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.
Meeting may be canceled when necessary
3rd Thursdays of each month, 6 : 30 p.m. -7 : 30 p.m.
There may be other opportunities to support the student staff in their role. Student staff members are expected to participate unless there are obligations communicated to the supervisor during the hiring process or academic schedule conflict.
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.
Physical and Environmental Factors
Indicate frequency required in a typical shift for this position.)
Physical Activity Not Applicable Rarely Occasionally Frequently Continually Sitting Standing stationary Walking / traversing Crouching (bending at knees) Kneeling / crawling Stooping (bending at waist) Twisting / pivoting Climbing / balancing Reaching overhead Grasping / handling Pushing / pulling Lifting / carrying (
Applicable Rarely Occasionally Frequently Continually Talking in person / on phone Hearing in person / on phone Vision for close work Vision for distance or depth Distinguishing color Feeling by touch Loud noise (need raised voice to be heard) Other Environmental Exposures Not
Applicable Rarely Occasionally Frequently Continually
Respiratory (dust / gas / fumes / steam / odors /
poor ventilation)
Chemicals (includes solvents and oils) Vibrations (exposure to oscillating movements of extremities or whole body) Wet or humid conditions (indoor) Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Proximity hazards (moving mechanical
parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, etc.)
Heights or cramped quarters Protective equipment required (mask, gloves, eyewear, ear plugs, steel toe shoes, respirator) Other
Travel : 0% of time Operate Hand Tools : Yes X No Operate Equipment / Machinery : Yes X No
Required Dress Attire : Business Casual Business FormalUniform X Other :
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