Does Carleton College pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Carleton College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Carleton College. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Carleton College?

73% of Carleton College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Carleton College 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Carleton College?

Research Assistant (12) , Student Worker (11) , Resident Assistant (10) , Teaching Assistant (7) , Educational Associate (5) , Office Assistant (4) , Residential Assistant (4) , Assistant Professor (3) , Student Career Assistant (3) , Visiting Assistant Professor (3) , Admissions Counselor (2) , Area Director (2) , Assistant (2) , GIS Lab Assistant (2) , Lifeguard (2)

What are the pros of working at Carleton College according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 24 reviews)); "Flexible hours and was able to find work within my major (was a teaching assistant for geology classes)" ((in 11 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and fun to work with" ((in 8 reviews)); "good benefits that helped a lot" ((in 8 reviews)); "Many Supervisors are accessible and tolerant" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Carleton College according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay, but thats what you get as a college student working on campus" ((in 16 reviews)); "Low salary and not much to do" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Carleton College locations?

Northfield , Minneapolis , Saint Paul , Glenview , Seattle

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Great Experience - Residential Assistant Carleton College Employee Review

5.0

Nov 3, 2025

Residential assistant

Former employee, more than 3 years

Northfield, MN

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Healthy Worklife Balance, with bountiful resources available to succeed.

Cons

No upward mobility within the system.

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5.0

Jul 1, 2026

Pear assistant

Former employee, more than 3 years

Northfield, MN

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is/ was very fun.

Cons

Can only work 10 hours

3.0

Jun 3, 2026

Research assistant

Former employee

Northfield, MN

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

many different student jobs offered

Cons

low pay and positions are often found through word of mouth

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3 jobs in United States

Administrative Assistant in Residential Life

Carleton College reviews FAQs

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Carleton College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Carleton College. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.
73% of Carleton College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Carleton College 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.
The top reviewed jobs include
Research Assistant(12) ;
Student Worker(11) ;
Resident Assistant(10) ;
Teaching Assistant(7) ;
Educational Associate(5) ;
Office Assistant(4) ;
Residential Assistant(4) ;
Assistant Professor(3) ;
Student Career Assistant(3) ;
Visiting Assistant Professor(3) ;
Admissions Counselor(2) ;
Area Director(2) ;
Assistant(2) ;
GIS Lab Assistant(2) ;
Lifeguard(2) .
Users say... "Great people to work with" "Flexible hours and was able to find work within my major (was a teaching assistant for geology classes)" "Staff is friendly and fun to work with" "good benefits that helped a lot" "Many Supervisors are accessible and tolerant"
Users say... "Low pay, but thats what you get as a college student working on campus" "Low salary and not much to do"

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According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Carleton College employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Carleton College. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.
73% of Carleton College employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Carleton College 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.
The top reviewed jobs include
Research Assistant(12) ;
Student Worker(11) ;
Resident Assistant(10) ;
Teaching Assistant(7) ;
Educational Associate(5) ;
Office Assistant(4) ;
Residential Assistant(4) ;
Assistant Professor(3) ;
Student Career Assistant(3) ;
Visiting Assistant Professor(3) ;
Admissions Counselor(2) ;
Area Director(2) ;
Assistant(2) ;
GIS Lab Assistant(2) ;
Lifeguard(2) .
Users say... "Great people to work with" "Flexible hours and was able to find work within my major (was a teaching assistant for geology classes)" "Staff is friendly and fun to work with" "good benefits that helped a lot" "Many Supervisors are accessible and tolerant"
Users say... "Low pay, but thats what you get as a college student working on campus" "Low salary and not much to do"

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