Careers at Carthage: Staff Positions

The Director of Employer Relations and Community Engagement is a member of The Aspire Center team and is the key point person for employers and community members interested in drawing upon the talents of Carthage students through a variety of experiences, such as student employment, internships, job shadowing, service projects, course-integrated learning, and post-graduate experiences.

The Aspire Program is a comprehensive 4-year career development program that integrates entrepreneurship, creativity, and leadership to prepare students for the careers of today and of the future. The Aspire Center is the hub of activity for The Aspire Program with a scope of work that extends well beyond the work of a traditional career center. Carthage’s location in the Milwaukee to Chicago corridor provides students access to a wide range of experiential learning and post-graduate opportunities, and its unique J-term and off-campus study programs provide global options to expand students’ perspectives on the world.

This unique dual-reporting position is designed to connect Carthage’s commitments to diversity, inclusivity, and career preparation. Networks of support are critical for all students and play an especially important role for students who have been historically marginalized in higher education. Through this role the Office of Equity and Inclusion and The Aspire Center intend to develop and collaboratively manage identity-focused programs that help students to build their personal/professional networks, develop leadership skills, and gain access to the experiences they need to set and meet their career goals.

The Aspire Program is a comprehensive 4-year career development program that integrates principles of entrepreneurship, creativity, and leadership to prepare students for the careers of today and of the future. The Aspire Center is the hub of activity for The Aspire Program with a scope of work that extends well beyond the work of a traditional career center. Carthage’s location in the Milwaukee to Chicago corridor provides students access to a wide range of experiential learning and post-graduate opportunities, and its unique J-term and off-campus study programs provide global options to expand students’ perspectives on the world.

The Student Financial Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the billing and accounts receivable functions in the Office of Student Financial Services. The Accounts Receivable Coordinator must provide exceptional service and collaborate with other student service departments to ensure seamless and consistent processes.

The Carthage College Office of Public Safety is looking for applicants for the Part-Time Public Safety Officer position. This position is responsible for providing safety services to all members of the Carthage College community, as well as ensuring security of campus buildings and grounds.

Under the direction of the Associate Vice President for Advancement, the Administrative Assistant & Phonathon Coordinator performs vital administration tasks in a highly organized and professional manner and provides an initial point of contact for the Advancement office. Must handle multiple projects simultaneously, be attentive to detail, and assist all members of the office with all current or top priority assignments. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, telephone work, processing of invoices, overseeing departmental mailings, filing, and event support, and hiring and managing all student employees. Under the direction of the association director of annual giving & donor relations, must be proficient at managing all aspects of the student call center.

Under direct supervision, performs various duties relating to the health and safety of persons and property at Carthage College. Patrols the College campus at designated areas and times while adhering to established procedures and policies for handling a wide variety of situations. Work hours typically include evenings, weekends, and holiday hours on a scheduled basis.

Drives student passengers in 15 passenger vans around Carthage College Campus and to various local locations.

Carthage seeks persistent, results-driven, creative, and collaborative major gift officers at the director and assistant director level. Major gift officers develop long-term philanthropic relationships with alumni, parents, and community members to maintain established and open new connections based on a common vision and willingness to provide financial support for Carthage College and its students. They develop and implement tailored strategies to identify prospects and manage relationships toward significant major and planned gifts in support of the College’s highest priorities and overall fundraising goals. In this work, gift officers work closely with campus colleagues, including the president, provost, deans, and faculty as well as admissions, financial aid, and career advisors.

This position is responsible for maintaining day-to-day plumbing and fire protection services for the College campus buildings.