Skip Navigation
CarletonHome Menu
  • Academics
  • Campus Life
  • Admissions
  • For…
    • Students
    • Faculty & Staff
    • Parents & Families
    • Alumni
    • Prospective Students
Directory
Search
What Should We Search?
Campus Directory
Close
Jump to navigation menu
Human Resources

Staff Directory

Staff |

Staff

Photo of Kerstin Cárdenas
Kerstin Cárdenas
Director of Human Resources
Office: Strong House 101
Phone: 507 222 4068
Email: kcardenas@carleton.edu

Directs and manages all human resources programs, including benefits, compensation, employment, employee activities, training and communications, policies and procedures, employee relations and strategic planning. Advises and consults with employees and managers on a variety of human resources issues, especially those related to employee relations and supervision/management.

Photo of Karyn Jeffrey
Karyn Jeffrey Bio
Associate Director of Human Resources
Office: Strong House 105
Phone: 507 222 4174
Email: kjeffrey@carleton.edu

Assesses, plans and coordinates the College’s training and staff development programs. Analyzes and processes the College’s compensation program. Administers all aspects of Workers’ Compensation and assists with return to work. Manages the College’s absence programs, paid and unpaid. Supports and coordinates with other Human Resources staff such subjects as employee relations, policy development and other areas as assigned.

Carleton-affiliated visitors may sign in to access all available contact information.

Staff |

Staff

Photo of Matt Bolks
Matt Bolks
Human Resources Analyst
Office: Strong House 103
Phone: 507 222 4079
Email: mbolks@carleton.edu
Photo of Kirsten Budin
Kirsten Budin
Benefits Manager
Office: Strong House 115
Phone: 507 222 4831
Email: kbudin@carleton.edu
Photo of Tommy Closser
Tommy Closser
Employment Assistant – Temp
Office: Strong House 103
Phone: 507 222 4832
Email: tclosser@carleton.edu
Photo of Kerstin Cárdenas
Kerstin Cárdenas
Director of Human Resources
Office: Strong House 101
Phone: 507 222 4068
Email: kcardenas@carleton.edu

Directs and manages all human resources programs, including benefits, compensation, employment, employee activities, training and communications, policies and procedures, employee relations and strategic planning. Advises and consults with employees and managers on a variety of human resources issues, especially those related to employee relations and supervision/management.

Photo of Kacey Geiger
Kacey Geiger
Employee Experience Manager
Office: Strong House 104
Phone: 507 222 5396
Email: kgeiger2@carleton.edu
Photo of Jenne Herbst
Jenne Herbst
Temporary Human Resources Assistant
Office: Strong House 103
Phone: 507 222 4830
Email: jherbst@carleton.edu
Photo of Karyn Jeffrey
Karyn Jeffrey Bio
Associate Director of Human Resources
Office: Strong House 105
Phone: 507 222 4174
Email: kjeffrey@carleton.edu

Assesses, plans and coordinates the College’s training and staff development programs. Analyzes and processes the College’s compensation program. Administers all aspects of Workers’ Compensation and assists with return to work. Manages the College’s absence programs, paid and unpaid. Supports and coordinates with other Human Resources staff such subjects as employee relations, policy development and other areas as assigned.

Photo of Jordan Rasmussen
Jordan Rasmussen
Employment Coordinator
Office: Strong House 103
Phone: 507 222 4592
Email: jrasmussen@carleton.edu
Photo of Kristy Sybilrud
Kristy Sybilrud
Human Resources Generalist
Office: Strong House 114
Email: ksybilrud@carleton.edu
Photo of Dan Taylor
Dan Taylor
Employment Specialist
Office: Strong House 109
Phone: 507 222 4833
Email: dtaylor@carleton.edu
Photo of Andrea Zunkel
Andrea Zunkel Bio
Benefits Coordinator
Office: Strong House 104
Phone: 507 222 5989
Email: azunkel@carleton.edu

Provides detailed orientation to new employees on all benefits and assists with new employee-required paperwork and benefit enrollment processes.  Assists the Director with annual insurance renewals and works with respective vendors.  Serves as resource to employees on benefits.  Provides administrative support for Director and Associate Director as needed. Maintains database of employee information. Assists in web page maintenance and development.

Carleton-affiliated visitors may sign in to access all available contact information.

Office Information

Human Resources is located in Strong House, on the northwest corner of College Street and Second Street.

Mailing address:
Carleton College
Human Resources
Strong House
One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057

Phone: (507) 222-4830
Fax: (507) 222-5823
Email: hr@carleton.edu

Academic Year Hours (Sept.-June):
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours (June-Sept.):
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  • Welcome to the Office of Human Resources
    • About Human Resources
      • Staff Directory
      • About Strong House
      • Calendar
    • Current Employee Information
    • Welcome New Employees
    • Employment Opportunities & Information
    • Workplace Accommodations
    • Employee Benefits
    • Absences & Leaves
    • Faculty/Staff Wellness Resources
    • Training & Development Opportunities
    • FlexWork at Carleton
    • Carleton Handbook
    • Documents & Forms
    • Personal Life Changes
    • Coffee and Conversations
    • Suggestion Box
    • Notary Public Services
    • Employer Notification of Flu Vaccination
    • COVID-19 Reporting Vaccines & Symptoms

Carleton College Office of Human Resources

Strong House
Carleton College
One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Email: hr@carleton.edu
Phone: 507-222-4830
Fax: 507-222-5823
Office Hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Human Resources pages maintained by Matt Bolks
This page was last updated on 13 December 2021
Carleton

One North College StNorthfield, MN 55057USA

507-222-4000

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • TikTok
  • LinkedIn
  • Admissions
  • Academics
  • Athletics
  • About Carleton
  • Employment
  • Giving
  • Directory
  • Map
  • Photos
  • Events
  • News
  • for Alumni
  • for Students
  • for Faculty/Staff
  • for Families
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility
  • Terms of Use

Sign In