Fall 2025 Housing Ambassador Assistant
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Job Description St. Olaf College Student Employee Job Description 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. Job Title: Housing Ambassador Assistant 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 Job Year: 2024-2025 Academic Year Hours/week: 12-20 hrs Time commitments: Variety of hours, averaging 12-20 per week. Office hours and events are during the week (regular business hours), after hours, and on weekends. Number of available positions: 4 Appropriate for incoming/first-year students?: Yes Contact Person/Supervisor: Christopher L Medley Contact email: ...@stolaf.edu Standard Salary: Description/Purpose of the Position: This position serves as a peer communication resource to residents and support for the Residence Life Team. Understanding the unique blend of skills and qualities that empower an individual in the role of a housing ambassador assistant is critical to fostering effective brand representation. These individuals not only carry a sense of responsibility towards the brands they partner with, but also embody traits like adaptability and knowledgeability that set them apart as influential promoters in today's ever-evolving market landscape. Skills Needed:

Knowledge of marketing, branding, and communications.

Study to understand the needs of college-age students, residents of St.Olaf College, and student supporters, i.e., families.

Excellent communication skills: verbal and written.

Ability to address conflict and challenges within the public in a meaningful manner.

Relatability: Ability to share personal stories of life at St.Olaf College. The staff member must be able to understand and communicate the connection between residence life, on-campus living, and the college experience.

Flexible and adaptable communication and engagement delivery to the space, and targeted audience.

Responsibilities for this Position:

Create positive experiences through networking events, marketing initiatives, and programming.

Promote the office through identified clothing, tabling, presentations, and assist in hosting events on and off campus.

Participate in department and college events with Residence Life Professional Staff.

Assist in collecting feedback both quantitative and qualitative to support departmental changes.

Assist and provide guidance in follow-up with individual residents and groups with on-campus living concerns.

All other duties as assigned.

Hiring Timeline: Application will be reviewed for formal interview offering until all positions are filled. Physical and Environmental Factors (Indicate frequency required in a typical shift for this position.) Physical Activity N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Continually Sitting X Standing stationary X Walking/traversing X Crouching (bending at knees) X Kneeling/crawling X Stooping (bending at waist) X Twisting/pivoting X Climbing/balancing X Reaching overhead X Grasping/handling X Pushing/pulling X Lifting/carrying (< 20 lbs.) X Lifting/carrying (