JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE:
Assistant Director of Student Activities for Wellness
REPORTS TO:
Director of Student Activities
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Assistant Director of Student Activities for Wellness provides leadership and
performs highly responsible job duties in the preparation, maintenance and administration of the College’s student
wellness program while acting as the main resource for alcohol and other drug education and student support. The
Assistant Director also advises student organizations and staffs late night programming.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
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Provide leadership for a comprehensive College Student Wellness Program, including selecting, training
and overseeing the Student Wellness Peer Educators program.
Supervise and assign role tasks for Student Wellness Peer Educators program.
Serve as primary AOD resource to the Counseling Center, Residence Life, Dean of Students Office
and Student Health Services in developing policies, carrying out programs, and providing services
to students.
Design, Implement and coordinate the BASICS (Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention for College
Students) program for St. Olaf in collaboration with other campus professionals.
Ensure the implementation of educational/in-service programs for the community on topics pertaining
to AOD and Mental Health issues.
Ensure the implementation of the biennial review of AOD programs for the Department of Education.
Represent the college on local committees that promote health and wellness.
Advise the After Dark Committee of Student Government and consult with other student
organizations.
Staff late night and weekend programs of student activities (e.g., dances and concerts).
Assist with management of event contracts.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise peer educators and student organization leaders
CONTACTS: Student leaders, Counselors, Residence Life, Dean of Students and Student Health Services, as
well as faculty and external health services
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
Essential:
Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate discipline.
Desirable:
Master’s Degree in appropriate discipline.
Essential:
3-5 years of experience working with adolescents or college
population programming, advising and counseling in an
educational environment. Familiarity with AOD issues in
higher education.
Training and experience with individual counseling, budget
management.
Desirable:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
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Ability to work with diverse populations
Sensitivity and orientation to be successful in a church-related, liberal arts setting
Possess the poise, confidence, willingness and ability to work with student leaders to respond to
the expectations as well as concerns of the entire St. Olaf community by planning and
marketing programs that will engage interest in a manner that respects public standards.
Ability to respond to concerns from the broader community
Experience with or willingness to learn and utilize brief motivational interviewing
techniques. (BASICS)
Ability to prepare and deliver educational programs and produce appropriate educational materials.
Excellent collaborative skills and ability to lead and follow in professional and student-led teams.
PREREQUISITE(S):
Background Check
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
NA
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment
WORK SCHEDULE:
FTE: 0.83
Term: Mid-August through mid-June
Shift: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. regular office hours with
occasional evenings and weekends
APPROVAL:
Rosalyn Eaton-Neeb
DATE:
May 2015