Education

Teaching assistant (various departments), tutor, or Supplemental Instruction Leader with the Center for Advising and Academic Support, Library positions including research tutor and others
Peer support and leadership roles including Junior Counselor/Resident Assistant positions in Residence Life, Peer Educator in the Wellness Center, Peer Advisor in the Piper Center, TRIO Upward Bound summer staff, various roles in Admissions
Community Work Study positions with local nonprofit organizations, including opportunities at the Greenvale Park Community School, the Middle School Youth Center, and the Northfield Healthy Community Initiative (HCI)
Program assistant roles with Admissions, Alumni & Parent Relations, Athletics, Theater, the Taylor Center for Equity and Inclusion, Camps, Conferences and Events, and various other departments

Student Employment Resources

Student Employment Job Board – identify current openings on campus

Student Employment Page – learn more about student employment at St. Olaf

Handshake

How-To Guides Resumes • Cover Letters • Interviewing • Networking • LinkedIn • Personal Statements

Where Can I Find Funding?

Coaching and Resources

Education professionals occupy many roles, including K-12 teachers, administrators, college faculty members, and much more. In addition, a wide range of social impact and nonprofit organizations provide educational services outside of traditional K-12 and post-secondary institutions. To learn more about education opportunities at St. Olaf, visit the Education Department’s website.

The Piper Center is eager to support you in finding internships and research related to education. Please stop by the Piper Center any time during business hours to have an initial conversation with a Peer Advisor. When you are ready to go further and meet with our education career coach Zoe Davis, please schedule an appointment through Handshake.