Program Lead, Student Activities & Engagement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Medical, dental, vision, life and dis.

Paid time off: 25 days + 8 holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Carleton College seeks an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Director of Student Activities to support a vibrant, co-curricular program for ~2,000 undergraduates and 200+ student organizations. This 12-month, full-time role involves working evenings/weekends and managing diverse campus activities.

Responsibilities include advising student groups, coordinating events (New Student Week, Senior Week, Sproncert, Midwinter Ball), managing budgets around $1.2M, and supervising student staff, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of directly related full-time, professional experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with an increasingly diverse group of students and colleagues and who have demonstrated a commitment to creating, fostering and sustaining an inclusive environment.
• Detailed-oriented and willingness to learn.
• Ability to act with a high level of courtesy, tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Desire to support students at a small, private, residential, liberal arts college.
• Experience with event planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Willingness and ability to occasionally utilize a flexible work schedule to participate in evening and weekend events.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, vibrant work environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Minnesota Driver’s License within one month of hire.
• Experience developing programs for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation and assessment of a variety of student events, programs, and services.
• Serve as a resource and primary advisor for multiple student organizations.
• Address risk management issues related to advising student organizations, including student travel, event registration, contract negotiation, and events with alcohol.
• Assist students with travel arrangements for college-sponsored activities.
• Assist students in complying with college policies and procedures.
• Co-advise the Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB) and The Carleton Student Association (CSA), and various CSA-related committees.
• Coordinate and lead regular staff meetings for the SAPB.
• Assist with the development and management of multiple budgets totaling approximately $1.2M.
• Assist with the management of venues for students (radio, newspaper, entertainment venues, pantry, wardrobe, theatre, rehearsal room, gear room).
• Assist with the daily management of the Student Activities Office.
• Responsible for the selection, development, and supervision of student employees.
• Advise student staff in publications, marketing, and social media promotions.
• Design and maintain departmental websites.
• Manage social media accounts for the Student Activities Office.
• Serve on campus committees and task forces.

Skills

Event planning

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Inclusion commitment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Carleton College seeks an energetic and detail-oriented Assistant Director of Student Activities to support a vibrant, co-curricular program for ~2,000 undergraduates and 200+ student organizations. This 12-month, full-time role involves working evenings/weekends and managing diverse campus activities.

Responsibilities include advising student groups, coordinating events (New Student Week, Senior Week, Sproncert, Midwinter Ball), managing budgets around $1.2M, and supervising student staff, with