View all open employment positions at www.olivetcollege.edu/employment. Founded in 1844, Olivet College is located in south central Michigan, 30 miles south of Lansing and 125 miles west of Detroit. Olivet College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution, presently offering 28 programs leading to the baccalaureate degree, a master of arts in teaching degree, an online master of business administration in insurance, and dual degree programs with two higher education institutions in Michigan. Olivet College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.