Residence Life is officially accepting student staff applications for the 2023-24 academic year!
Each year Residence Life has the pleasure of selecting over 175 student staff members to take on very important roles within our Residence Hall communities. As a team, we work together to create a welcoming and inclusive living environment.
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If you have any further questions regarding the application process, please contact Christopher Medley, Associate Dean of Students & Student Conduct for Residence Life via email.
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Live-In Student Staff Positions:
Inclusivity Advocate (IA)
Support engagement with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work at St. Olaf through research, programming, and peer advising. You’ll work individually and collectively to support these initiatives within your hall and across campus
Resident Assistant (RA)
Build strong communities in your residence hall through individual connections and all-hall initiatives. Support the social development of residents through creative programming and regular interaction as a friendly face.
Student Hall Coordinator (SHC) / Junior Counselor (JC)
Take a deep dive into St. Olaf Residence Life through advisory work and student staff mentorship. SHCs contribute to initiatives related to Residential Education, and JCs specialize in First Year and transitional experiences, providing peer mentorship to new students.
Summer Community Assistant
Summer Community Assistants are undergraduate student staff members that support on-campus living during the summer term. SCAs assist professional staff by attending to the daily needs of their residence hall related to building management, safety, and security.
Housing Operations & Office Support Student Staff Positions:
Community Building Assistant (CBA)
Community Building Assistants (CBAs) are integral to the day-to-day function of the residence halls, serving as the primary greeters of their building, supporting housing operations, and providing assistance to students via front desk services. Responsibilities include operating the front desk, storage management, building management, and other administrative tasks.
Community Building Manager (CBM)
Take on a leadership role in St. Olaf Housing Operations. CBMs work closely with professional staff in building management operations and supervise a staff of Community Building Assistants to aid in their growth day-to-day activities and professional development.
Business Service Assistant
This position provides business and administrative support for the Residence Life Team. The position acts as a representative for Residence Life. The individual will be responsible for organizing receipts, bills, and financial information. Business Service Assistants must be adaptable, efficient, and effective in their communication as well as work with limited supervision or within a project-based team performance environment.
Graphic Design Assistant
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.
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Visit us at our tabling events!
Buntrock Commons: Tuesday, February 21 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Skoglund: Thursday, February 23 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, February 24 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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