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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, two Assistant Directors, and approximately 125 student staff members. This is a 12-month, full-time position with occasional evening and weekend commitments.

The Associate Director of Student Activities & New Student Orientation will develop, implement, and assess a variety of student events, programs and services throughout the academic year and during breaks. Coordinate the recruitment, advertisement, and supervision of approximately 120 paid student employees and 125 student volunteers.

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.  

What Carleton College has for you: Carleton offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plans with a 10% employer contribution with immediate vesting, a health savings account with college contribution, a generous paid time off, as well as access to many other campus amenities.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications. To learn more visit: https://careers.carleton.edu/en-us/job/492916/associate-director-student-activities-new-student-orientation

Carleton is a private liberal arts residential campus with nearly 2000 students and 800 faculty & staff. Carleton is located in Northfield, Minnesota, approximately 40 miles south of the Twin Cities. Northfield is a short commute from the metro that offers an interesting alternative to working in corporate America. A place with small town charm with big city opportunity. If you are looking for a stimulating environment to work, take a closer look at this opportunity today.

The successful candidate possesses a 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. Has Desire to support students at a small, private, residential, liberal arts college.

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About Carleton College

Carleton is a private liberal arts predominantly residential campus with nearly 2000 students and 800 faculty & staff. Founded in 1866, Carleton College is an independent and highly selective liberal arts college with a diverse and exceptionally able student body, a talented faculty whose first priority is teaching, and a continued commitment to the liberal arts. A four-year college, Carleton offers the Bachelor of Arts degree. Its students can choose from 37 majors and 15 concentrations in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.Carleton College occupies more than 1,000 scenic acres of campus, arboretum, over 100 campus buildings, and athletic fields. Located in Northfield, Minnesota, 40 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Carleton offers access to the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.

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