Dean of Students Office Assistant

Carleton; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Carleton College in Northfield seeks an Office Assistant for the Dean of Students Office during the winter term. The role supports general office duties across campus, handling phones, deliveries, data entry, copying, and helping students with inquiries. This is a 30–40 hour per week position.

Prior office experience is preferred, with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. The ideal candidate is friendly, reliable, and maintains confidentiality with strong written and oral communication

Qualifications

• Previous office experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Answering phones.
• Deliveries to campus offices.
• Data entry.
• Copying.
• Answering student questions.
• Archiving files.
• Assisting with various other projects.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department or Office: Dean of Students Office

Date Open: 11/30/2026

Description: The Dean of Students Office has a 30-40 hour per week position open for winter break. The office assistant will perform general office duties—answering phones, deliveries to campus offices, data entry, copying, answering student questions, archiving files, and various other projects.

Previous office experience preferred; Microsoft Word, Excel. Friendly, positive attitude, reliable, good oral and written communication skills. Requires ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.

Career Readiness Competencies:

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) highlights 8 career readiness competencies students should be proficient in to be successful in the workforce. In this role, students will have the opportunity to grow in the following competencies:

• Communication
• Professionalism
• Critical Thinking