Education

St. Olaf Professor Menevis Cilizoglu leading her political science students through a discussion.

Seek out opportunities to explore your interests, gain valuable professional experience, and develop new skills through Student Employment.

What types of roles are there for students?

There are a wide variety of opportunities at St. Olaf! Here are a few examples:

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 – this is the best resource for identifying current openings on campus. Occasionally, departments will also share opportunities on Handshake.

Student Employment Guide – this guide includes many of the positions that students currently or have previously held at St. Olaf. If you see a position you are interested in, but do not see it posted as a current opportunity on the Job Board you may wish to reach out via email or stop by the office to learn more about the role and hiring process.

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.