Fall 2025 Annual Giving Advancement Fellow

Job Title: Advancement Fellow

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

If the position requires the student to work off campus, provide the name and address here:

• Department Name: Annual Giving
• Unit Number (5 digits): 16223
• Length of Position: See Employment Authorization 
• Contact Person/Supervisor: Andrew Johnson, johns194@stolaf.edu
• Pay Rate (Check One)   X  Standard Hourly Rate     Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

Advancement Fellows support the fundraising efforts of St. Olaf’s Advancement Division. Utilizing fundraising-software Raise and Gratavid, Advancement Fellows engage alumni and parents through email, text, video message, and written letters to cultivate, solicit, and acknowledge financial gifts to the college. Advancement Fellows are significant contributors to the St. Olaf Fund and Financial Aid, and they also act as ambassadors to St. Olaf alumni. 

Transferable Skills:

• Professional and positive attitude 
• Great communication skills
• Ability to stay organized and on task
• Inclusive 
• Learning-focused attitude 

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Craft and send verbal and written messages to alumni and parents, utilizing the St. Olaf style guide and guidance from St. Olaf Fund staff in a timely manner
• Accurately log and record communications, including responses
• Educate others about the importance of engaging and giving back to St. Olaf
• Identify opportunities for alumni to get involved with St. Olaf’s priorities
• Maintain awareness of events and opportunities on campus and in the alumni/parent community off campus

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills) 

There are no required qualifications. We encourage students who enjoy communicating with others and are passionate about St. Olaf to apply.

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75

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.