Summer 2026 Student Graphic Designer Assistant (GDA)

This position primarily provides graphic design support for the Residence Life Team, focusing on creating, supporting, and integrating office branding through physical, visual, and social media content. Secondary duties include supporting social media engagement, website management, and acting as a representative for Residence Life.

Responsibilities

• Create, assist, and coordinate content Residence Life official flyers and informational pamphlets.
• Review and edit all graphic designs related to material produced within the Residence Life.
• Assist in coordinating various marketing methods including, direct mail, print ads, networking, internet, social media, and developing new methods of marketing.
• Develop social media tactics in relation with the Marketing and Communications Office.
• Create and utilize an electronic file database for storage of all content.
• Attend all trainings, in-services, and development meetings requested by the Residence Life Office.
• Create innovative graphic marketing materials.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a degree program at St. Olaf College during the academic year and maintain good standing in academics and conduct.
• Must maintain a cumulative/semester GPA of 2.5
• Experience in Microsoft Office and Google Suite is required
• Ability to act with discretion and exercise proper professional etiquette as it pertains to confidential information.

Benefits

• Housing: Double-occupancy room with a roommate of the staff member’s choosing.
• Total housing cost for the Summer 1, Summer 2, and Intersession is waived.
• Wage: Any administrative hours worked outside of the on-call rotation will be paid at an hourly rate.

Key Skills