Admissions Officer for Diversity, Outreach and Access

**Position Overview:**Working in close coordination with the Access Team in the Admissions office, the **Admissions Officer for Diversity, Outreach and Access** supports the division’s engagement with critical student and counselor populations to ensure that Carleton continues to improve its recruitment and retention of students from backgrounds historically underrepresented in higher education.**Compensation:**The expected starting salary range for this position is between $58,600 and $60,600. 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: + Maintaining a recruitment territory, working in consultation with the Director and others to design and execute targeted recruitment travel. + 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.* Serves as a member of the Admissions Access Team, with project lead responsibility for Access Team initiatives.* Represents the College to external agencies and groups, including attending regional, national, and international conferences and meetings to maintain the College’s visibility.* Works to create and encourage an open, welcoming, and inclusive environment in admissions that actively supports prospective students and their families.* Leverages Technolution’s Slate CRM to communicate, recruit, and monitor engagement with students, parents, college counselors and other relevant influencers.* Coordinates special projects/tasks and/or provides assistance to divisional programming and events, as assigned, with particular attention to coordination and leadership of the program.**Additional Responsibilities:*** Will also be expected to perform other assignments deemed necessary by the Associate Dean or other senior members of staff.**Supervision Received and Exercised:**Reports to the Associate Dean and Director of Diversity, Outreach and Access.**Education/Experience/Skills:***Required:** A bachelor’s degree is required.* A valid driver’s license and passport.* Strong understanding of the nature and aims of a selective, residential liberal arts college.* Strong interpersonal skills.* 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.* Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex issues with clarity.* Evidence of creativity and innovation in problem solving and strategy implementation.* Demonstrated aptitude for counseling students and families.* Strong organizational and project management skills, and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.* A willingness to work extended and weekend hours during peak periods.* Leadership skills: Highly collaborative, dynamic, empathetic, and patient.*Preferred:** A minimum of 6 months of professional admissions experience.* Proficiency or fluency in a language other than English.* Prior experience with and knowledge of Slate CRM.*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**,* *is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of* *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.***Job Title:** Admissions Officer (Access) – Grade 10 **Department:** Admissions **Classification:** Exempt **Grade:** 10 **FTE/Working Schedule**: 1.0 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 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 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 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 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 page.
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