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St Olaf College is hiring: Fall 2024 Residence Life Event Planner in Northfield

St Olaf College, Northfield, MN, United States, 55057


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: Residence Life
Length of Position: Academic Year 2024-2025
Contact Person/Supervisor: Associate Dean of Students for Residence Life
Pay Rate: Standard Hourly Rate

Description 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:
  1. Event Planning and Conceptualization:
    1. Work with Resident Life staff to determine the event's objectives, target audience, and intended outcomes.
  2. Coordination and Logistics
    1. Coordination of all event logistics, including department selection, food, audio-visual equipment, and other resources.
  3. Marketing and promotion
    1. Create marketing materials and tactics to effectively promote university-wide events.
    2. To promote interest and attendance, use a variety of communication methods such as social media, flyers, and email.

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Minimum cumulative/semester GPA of 2.5
If no current St. Olaf GPA, the applicant must have a 2.5 semester after the Fall Semester.
Good academic standing.
No open sanctions.
Assignment of academic probation or disciplinary sanctioning at any point during employment may result in immediate dismissal from this position.
Successful completion of criminal background check after hire.

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.