German Student Assistant (WS-ST2)

Job Title:

German Student Assistant (WS-ST2)

Classification:

Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer:

St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name:

German Unit Number (5 digits): 11190

Length of Position:

See Employment Authorization Contact Person/Supervisor:

German Department Chair Wage Range:

$11.75-12.75/hour Description of the

Position:

(Purpose of the Position): To assist German faculty in their teaching, in their research, and in college-related service

Transferable Skills:

Communication; discretion; attention to detail; organization; punctuality; responsibility

Duties and Responsibilities :

To work with a German faculty member or members; to assist the faculty member/s in preparing course materials, reviewing homework, correcting quizzes; to prepare and staff bi-weekly Help Sessions for students enrolled in German 231-232; to carry out special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

(Education/Experience/Skills): Preference will be given to students who have successfully completed at least one German course at the 250-level or above.

Minimum qualifications:

completion of German 232 with a grade of B plus or better. Ability to maintain confidentiality, abide by FERPA data privacy, and work with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal skills and strong German language skills. Enthusiasm for promoting and teaching German. Skill in using Google application suite. 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.