"Advising & Partnership Specialist for the School of Education - MSUAASF Range B"

Job Description: To serve as a professional advisor for the School of Education with a focus on retention of teacher candidates, specifically in the following candidate cohorts and partnerships: para-to-programs, residencies/apprenticeships, special education grant pipeline, and transfer pathways.

Minimum Qualifications: An earned bachelor's degree in education or related field plus two years of professional experience in related education field such as teacher preparation or classroom practitioner. Demonstrates organizational and documentation skills. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills via written and verbal communication. Possesses knowledge of elevated technological skills working with spreadsheets, databases, and workflows. Ability to meet deadlines and work under time restraints. Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment; demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualification: Preference for education licensure. Experience in teacher preparation. Experience in supervision of clinical experiences. Student-centered approach to education and commitment to helping grow the Education program. Demonstrated skills in collaboration, consensus building, and achieving mutual goals with colleagues an understanding of and appreciation for liberal education.

Other Requirements: Priority will be given to those who apply by 9/23/2025. Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Telework (Yes/No): No.

About: Southwest Minnesota State University is one of seven universities in the Minnesota State system. SMSU gives highest priority to excellence in teaching and preparing students to be lifelong learners through quality undergraduate teaching/advising and close student/faculty relationships. Its mission, dating back to 1967, provides access to university-level programs in liberal arts professional studies. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of the people in its service region reflected through its curricula, cultural programs, diversity of staff and students, cooperative relationships with the public and private sectors, and regional institutions. The 216-acre campus encompasses 24 modern, interconnected, and accessible buildings. Marshall (pop. 13,000) is the hub of a rich agricultural area and offers a variety of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The position is an opportunity to be part of a vibrant, dynamic and growing institution that is searching for exceptionally talented people.