What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Admissions Fellow position at St. Olaf?
Job Description
Job Title : Senior Admissions Fellow (Only for students that currently work in Admissions and are nominated by Operations Staff)
Classification : Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer : St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name : Admissions
Unit Number (5 digits) : 15120
Length of Position : See Employment Authorization
Contact Person / Supervisor : Lily Nelson, Assistant Director of Enrollment Operations
Pay Rate (Check One) Standard Hourly Rate X Supervisory / Special Skills Hourly Rate
Description of the Position : (Purpose of the Position) :
Only for students that currently work in Admissions and are nominated by Operations Staff)
The St. Olaf Admissions Fellow Program provides an opportunity to represent the St. Olaf student experience in a professional, personalized and enthusiastic manner. An Admissions Fellow is part of the team of students selected to present comprehensive and detailed knowledge about the college to visitors through tours and interviews, as well as assisting as lobby hosts and with other special projects as assigned.
This Fellowship also serves as a way to professionally develop for careers in Admissions, as well as how to apply those skills to any field. Fellows get an inside view into the world of selective college admissions and enrollment management. The year-long position includes multiple opportunities to learn about the work of the professional admissions staff, and contributing to other day-to-day enrollment planning operations.
Duties and Responsibilities :
The Senior Admissions Fellow serves as the primary point of contact for guests attending Saturday tours. This role involves independently managing the office on weekends without support from the Operations team. During Saturday shifts, Senior Fellows greet numerous guests, guide them through their St. Olaf tour, and prepare materials for the upcoming week. Additionally, Senior Fellows are tasked with overseeing and managing higher-level projects beyond the weekend. They also support admissions officers by conducting interviews both on weekends and occasionally during the week. Due to these added responsibilities, this position represents the most senior student role within the admissions team.
Qualifications : (Education / Experience / Skills)
Only for students that currently work in Admissions and are nominated by Operations Staff)
- Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
- A strong sense of initiative, self-direction, and a high level of motivation.
- A commitment to positive and professional interactions with prospective students, families, and colleagues.
- A positive attitude, sense of humor, and the ability to lead by example.
- An aptitude for both collaboration and independent work.
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.
