"MnSCU Academic Professional 1"

Job Description

This position acts as the primary liaison to prospective, new, and currently enrolled students in assigned programs college-wide and on the Thief River Falls campus. The incumbent serves as the primary advisor on individual advising, group advising, and teaching others how to advise. This position provides college-wide recruiting services as needed and coordinates the Thief River Falls annual campus graduation ceremony.

• Act as a comprehensive advocate and advisor for students to ensure their success.
• Collaborate with Academic Student Affairs personnel to assess and improve first-year student experiences by addressing equity gaps.
• Coordinate the Thief River Falls graduation ceremony.

Salary Range:

(Not specified)

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of related professional work experience; a master’s degree may substitute for 18 months professional work experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 12 months professional work experience; an associate degree may substitute for 6 months professional work experience.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of student development.

Experience with computer software applications and systems with the ability to create business correspondence, reports, and presentations.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently make decisions regarding workload and routine problems and/or situations.

Problem solving skills with the ability to set priorities, reason analytically, determine alternative solutions, and analyze and interpret information with a high degree of accountability and accuracy.

Excellent organizational, planning, and management skills.

Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral) in order to communicate effectively without supervision or review, includes public speaking skills to present information in a clear and actionable way to small and large groups.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to explain and help interpret complex policies involving multiple departments, systems, and levels, such as records and registration, financial aid, business services, bookstore, and admissions.

Preferred Qualification

Baccalaureate Degree in a related field, e.g. Human Resources, Public Administration, Social Work

Experience in higher education

Experience in developing academic plans

Knowledge of data privacy practices and FERPA

Experience providing academic and/or employment case management

Other Requirements

** Must submit CV or resume, and unofficial transcripts.**

**Applicants that do not submit the required application materials (CV/Resume and Official Transcripts) will not be considered.

In accordance with the Minnesota State’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MinnState’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

NOTICE: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Days, M-F

Telework (Yes/No)

No