Position Overview:

The Associate Director of Student Activities & New Student Orientation is responsible for the administration, implementation, and assessment of student development programs designed to foster student engagement in a welcoming and inclusive campus community of approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and 225 student organizations.

The Associate Director is also responsible for leading Carleton's first-year orientation program, New Student Week (NSW). Additionally, the Associate Director assists with managing the Sayles-Hill Campus Center and several other student-led campus facilities. The Associate Director is supported by a Director, one Assistant Director, a Student Activities Coordinator, and approximately 125 student employees. This is a 12-month, full-time position with occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Compensation:

The expected starting salary range for this position is between $66,700 and $68,900. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities: 

• Develop, implement, and assess a variety of student events, programs and services throughout the academic year and during breaks
• Assist with managing multiple budgets totaling approximately $1M
• Coordinate the recruitment, advisement, and supervision of approximately 120 paid student employees and 125 student volunteers
• Supervise one, full-time Assistant Director and multiple student employees
• Design and maintain departmental websites, student organization databases, and various social media platforms
• Coordinate Carleton's first-year orientation program, New Student Week (NSW)
• Coordinate Senior Week (post academic classes/pre-commencement)
• Manage the Carleton Cupboard (food shelf) and the Carleton Winter Wardrobe program
• Develop and evaluate policies for student organizations and student-led facilities, including KRLX (campus radio station), The Carletonian (student newspaper), The Cave (student-run entertainment venue), The Carleton Cupboard (food pantry), Nourse Little Theater (performance venue), and a band rehearsal room
• Oversee the management of Carleton's signature traditions, including Sproncert (i.e., Spring Concert), Midwinter Ball, Late Night Trivia, and Date Knight.
• Address risk management issues related to advising student organizations, including student travel, event registration, contract negotiation and events with alcohol
• Serve as a resource and primary advisor for multiple student organizations, including various athletic and recreation-based groups
• Advise student staff in the creation of various publications, marketing materials, and social media promotions
• Perform the duties of the Director in their absence
• Manage the daily operations of the Student Activities Office
• Assist with the assessment initiatives of the Student Activities Office

Education/Experience/Skills: 

Required: 

• Master's Degree in College Student Personnel, Student Affairs in Higher Education, Higher Education Administration, or related field and a minimum of three years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of students and colleagues
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting inclusive student learning environments
• Desire to support students at a small, private, residential, liberal arts college
• Experience with event planning and implementation
• Willingness and ability to occasionally utilize a flexible work schedule to participate in occasional evening and weekend events
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, vibrant work environment with frequent interruptions
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to act with a high level of courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Minnesota Driver's License within one month of hire

Preferred: 

• Experience developing new programs and services for students
• Experience developing activities that enhance knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion
• Experience working collaboratively with others in fostering success of underrepresented groups and creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all
• Experience advising campus programming boards and student organizations
• An appreciation for and experience with conducting assessment and evaluation in higher education

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels. 

Note: This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Carleton also offers a robust suite of benefits including: A generous 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer contribution and 2% employee contribution. Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Paid time-off, including 20 vacation days, 8 paid holidays, 3, floating holidays, 2 weather days, and extra days at the end of the calendar year to make a continuous week off before New Year’s. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees. A dependent tuition program after six years of service.

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.

About Carleton College

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 38 minors in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.

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