TRIO Upward Bound Advisor - MnSCU Academic Professional 1

To assist Upward Bound TRIO students in the areas of career planning, meeting high school requirements, college admission; retention to include academic advising, and career advising, student advocacy, assessment, placement and other related tasks to assure that the student meets his/her educational and/or career goals.

Salary Range:

$23.98 - $34.69 Hourly

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field.
• Training in retention issues in education.
• Experience advising low-income and/or first-generation students.
• Strong interpersonal skills for diverse interactions.
• Experience documenting services, including federal grants.
• Knowledge of college programs and experience in overcoming educational barriers faced by high school students
• Proficiency in technology to support program goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in advising low-income and/or first-generation high school students.
• Knowledge of effective instructional techniques for first-generation, low-income, academically under-prepared, and/or disabled students.
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking, teaching, interpersonal skills, facilitating workshops, and program promotion.
• Experience in implementing key components of summer programs.
• Familiarity with off-campus community service agencies.
• Teaching license and/or experience in lesson plan creation.

Other Requirements

Hennepin Technical College is currently unable to sponsor work visas or green card applications due to regulatory complexity, budget constraints, and alignment with our current hiring strategy. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Full-Time / M-F

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes, Hybrid