"Admissions Officer for Diversity, Outreach and Access"

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.

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 jobs 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 Carleton Liberal Arts Experience.

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.