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St. Olaf

Fall 2024 Residence Life Graphic Design Assistant

St. Olaf, Northfield, Minnesota, United States, 55057


Job Description

Job Title:

Graphic Designer AssistantClassification:

Student Employee (non-exempt)Name and Address of Employer:

St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057Department Name:

Residence LifeLength of Position : 2024-2025 Academic Year

Contact Person/Supervisor : Associate Dean of Students for Residence Life & Student Conduct/Designee

Pay Rate:

Standard Hourly Rate

Description of the Position:

This position provides graphic design support for the Residence Life Team. Secondary support will be provided for social media engagement and strategy, website management, and visual asset content. The position acts as a representative for Residence Life. The individual will do the following, create, support, and integrate themselves into the office's branding through physical, visual, and social media content. The position requires an individual to demonstrate extroverted characteristics and have the ability to engage in verbal and electronic dialogue to demonstrate the value of on-campus living.

Transferable Skills:Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skillsAbility to work both independently with little supervision and as part of a teamHigh levels of motivation, interest in graphic design, and willingness to learnAbility to pay close attention to detailsExcellent time management skills

Duties and Responsibilities:Create, assist, and coordinate content Residence Life official flyers and informational pamphlets.Review and edit all graphic designs related to material produced within the Residence Life.Assist in coordinating various marketing methods including, direct mail, print ads, networking, internet, social media, and developing new methods of marketing.Develop social media tactics in relation with the Marketing and Communications Office.Create and utilize an electronic file database for storage of all content.Attend all training, in-services, and development meetings requested by the Residence Life Office.Create innovative graphic marketing materials.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)Must be enrolled in a degree program at St. Olaf College during the academic year and maintain good standing in academics and conduct.Must maintain a cumulative/semester GPA of 2.5 (if a student staff member's GPA (semester/cumulative) falls below 2.5, their retention will be based on individual consultation.Students should have no pending cases, active sanctions, and/or resolved cases that would prevent effective performance as student staff members.Ability to act with discretion and exercise proper professional etiquette as it pertains to confidential information.Experience in Microsoft Office and Google Suite is required.

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.