Admissions Officer

Carleton; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off (25 days)

Job summary

Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, seeks an Admissions Officer - Temporary to join the Admissions team. You will recruit diverse, bright students from across the U.S. and world, conduct interviews, present information sessions, and advise on admissions and financial aid policies.

The twelve-month, 40-hour workweek position anticipates an end date in September 2027 and offers an opportunity for extension. Requires a bachelor’s degree, a valid driver’s license, and travel ability.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Some demonstrable exposure to admissions or related recruitment experience.
• Strong interpersonal and team-based skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity at divisional and institutional levels.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Willingness to work extended and weekend hours during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Participates in all aspects of the general admission cycle, including reading applications and recommending students for admission.
• Leads information sessions to present Carleton’s liberal arts experience.
• Conducts on- and off-campus interviews to assess fit for admission.
• Advises prospective students on admission and financial aid policies in writing and speech.
• Manages onboarding to design and execute targeted recruitment travel starting spring 2027.
• Represents the College to external agencies and groups at regional conferences.
• Cultivates an open, welcoming environment supporting prospective students and families.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Driver's license

Travel domestically & internationally

Admissions/recruitment experience

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Commitment to inclusion & equity

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title: Admissions Officer- Temporary

Department: Admissions

Classification: Exempt Grade: 10

FTE/Working Schedule: 1.0 FTE (40 hours/week); Temporary twelve-month position with an anticipated end date in September 2027.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Admissions & Director of International Recruitment, the Admissions Officer serves as a professional member of the Admissions team charged with the recruitment and selection of diverse, bright, highly engaged, creative and intellectual students from across the United States and around the world.

Working Schedule: The Admissions Officer - Temporary role is a twelve-month, 40 hours per week position with an anticipated end date in September 2027. Extension of the position is possible, contingent on staffing and budgetary needs.

Compensation: The expected starting salary range for this position is between $59,800 and $61,800. 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

• Participates in all aspects of the general admission cycle, including:
• Reading of first-year and transfer applications; with the intent to recommend students for admission.
• Leading information sessions, to provide a refined overview of the liberal arts experience at Carleton.
• Conducting on- and off-campus individual interviews, to assess a student’s interest in and fit for admission.
• Advising prospective students on admission and financial aid policies and practices in written and verbal communication.
• Reporting and monitoring Onboarding to manage a recruitment territory, working in consultation with the Director and others to design and execute targeted recruitment travel starting in the spring of 2027.
• Represent the College to external agencies and groups, including attending regional conferences and meetings to maintain the College’s visibility.
• Works to creation and encourage an open, welcoming, and inclusive environment that actively supports prospective students and their families to appreciate Carleton’s academic and cultural life and deep tradition in the liberal arts.
• Coordinates special projects/tasks and/or provides assistance to divisional programming and events as assigned.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Reports to the Associate Dean of Admissions & Director of International Recruitment Training

Education/Experience/Skills

Required:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Some demonstrable exposure to admissions or related recruitment experience.
• Strong understanding of the nature and aims of a selective, residential liberal arts college.
• Strong interpersonal and team-based skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex issues with clarity.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization, details, and deadlines.
• A commitment to strengthening inclusion, diversity, and equity at the divisional and institutional level.
• Enthusiasm for and demonstrated commitment to supporting a student body that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and religion, among other factors.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• A willingness and ability to work extended and weekend hours during peak periods.
• Leadership skills: Highly collaborative, dynamic, optimistic, empathetic, patient, and fun.

Preferred:

• Prior experience with Slate CRM and/or WordPress.
• Comfort reading, writing, and speaking in a language other than English.
• 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.

Carleton College – About

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.

Carleton College is committed to providing a true liberal arts education—a curriculum that challenges our students to learn broadly and think deeply. Instead of training for one narrow career path, Carleton students develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in any walk of life.

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.

At Carleton, faculty and staff members work together across departments to create a seamless and supportive environment for students.

Carleton College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at our Title IX at Carleton page.

Carleton College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Carleton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age in providing employment or access to its educational facilities and activities. View 'About Carleton'' Diversity Page. Carleton College’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for review. The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes occurring on/near campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting Carleton College Security Services or by visiting the Security Services website.

EEO Statement

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.

Benefits

• 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 25 annual leave days, 8 paid holidays, 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.