Academic Advisor

Position Details Position Information Classification Title MAP2 Working Title Academic Advisor Hire Types Staff Division Minnesota State Community & Technical College Department Staff Unit Student Services Location Moorhead Campus FLSA Exempt Full/Part Time Full Time FTE 1.
0 Employment Condition Unlimited Work Shift Work Schedule/Hours/Days Posting Details Application Procedure:Application deadline is Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
To apply, please go to: www.
minnesota.
edu/jobs/ Under Employment opportunities at M State, click on the link for Faculty, professional, and administrator positions (unclassified).
Application must include: Letter of interest Curriculum vitae (or resume) Name and contact information for three professional references College transcripts (copies are acceptable for initial application screening) Salary Minimum 50530 Salary Maximum 73351 Salary Type Annual Bargaining Unit/Plan 214, MAPE Job Description The Academic Advisor at Minnesota State Community and Technical College (M State), under general supervision, serves as a member of a professional team providing comprehensive advising services for M State students who are: Clarifying their academic interests, preparing for admission to majors, pursuing declared majors, and changing their academic goals by advising students, parents, faculty, and staff on multiple areas, including career and program major choices, curriculum, admissions and enrollment procedures, business office policies, financial aid policies, and residency requirements.
This position works effectively with staff, faculty, and academic departments to meet the goals and objectives of the office, division, and institution, as well as participates in program and event development and serves on college committees.
The values that guide our work include access and opportunity, equity, inclusion, belonging, cultural competence, culturally responsive pedagogy & service, and community engagement.
Our educational environments are culturally relevant, responsive, and innovative to the students we serve.
Our students are assets, we affirm their identities and lived experiences, and provide spaces that are emotionally safe and reflect who students are.
This position will be located on the Moorhead campus and will have duties related to advising students who receive veterans benefits.
Responsibilities: · Live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders.
Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.
· Provide comprehensive advising to prospective, new, current, and returning students.
· Serve as academic advisor to a designated case load of veteran students · Develop and implement college-wide and campus-specific strategies to increase retention and persistence.
· Collaborate with college faculty, staff, administration, and external partners to support the M State mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
· Support for campus and college operations.
Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s Degree in education, social sciences, human services, or a related field.
· Customer service skills sufficient to actively listen to and understand customer needs and provide accurate information and appropriate alternatives in a timely, thorough, courteous, respectful, and professional manner.
· Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse and traditionally underserved backgrounds.
· Strong written, interpersonal, and public speaking skills to present information in a clear and actionable way to small and large groups.
· Effective organizational skills with the ability to plan and organize multiple activities, deliver results, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
· Ability to Interpret institutional, state, and federal policies, and regulations and translate them into advising procedures and processes.
· 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.
· Familiarity with alternative decision-making methods to be able to coach individuals on making choices about careers and education programs that will meet their needs.
· Ability to work independently with little supervision and collaboratively in a team environment.
· Experience with computer software applications and systems with the ability to create business correspondence, reports, and presentations.
· Ability to explain and help interpret complex policies involving multiple departments, systems, and levels, such as records and registration, veterans benefits and support programs, financial aid, business services, bookstore, and admissions (this list is not all inclusive).
Preferred Qualifications · Master’s Degree education, social sciences, higher education, human services, or a related field.
· Knowledge of M State and/or MinnState educational policies and procedures, programs and curriculum, services, and resources for admissions, financial aid, veterans benefits and support programs, records and registration, and student life to assist applicants and students in making sound career and educational decisions.
· Knowledge of available higher education and community resources in order to recommend the most appropriate referral.
· Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of college student development theory and varied learning styles.
· Experience working with student record systems, project management and specialty software such as DARS, ImageNow, Customer Relations Management Systems, and Office 365.
· Familiarity with research design, interpreting data, and making data driven decisions.
Other Requirements About M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future.
It is the fifth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 8,000 credit-based students and 7,000 non-credit students each year.
M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs.
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.
Mission, Vision, Values MISSION STATEMENT Minnesota State Community and Technical College specializes in affordable and exceptional education, service and workforce training.
We welcome all students and engage them in shaping their futures and their communities.
VISION STATEMENT A success story for every student.
VALUES · Integrity As dedicated professionals, we act with purpose in everything we do.
We are sincere and honest in our relationships and communications and hold ourselves accountable to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
· Inclusion We welcome, respect and accept people for who they are and celebrate the power of our collective differences in creating and shaping more robust, energized communities.
· Innovation Through the power of our four campuses, strategic partnerships and creative problem-solving, we enhance communities.
We incorporate technology to improve the student experience, and we see continuous improvement as a constant.
Benefits Info A comprehensive benefit package offered by the State of Minnesota, Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, and the bargaining unit contract of the position.
Benefits may include: * Holidays, vacation and sick leave * Retirement * Medical and dental insurance * Life insurance * Accidental Death and Dismemberment * Disability insurance * Medical/Dental Expense Account * Dependent Care Expense Account * Health Reimbursement Account (eligibility based on bargaining unit contract) * Tuition Waiver (eligibility based on bargaining unit contract) Posting Detail Information Posting Number F180P Number of Vacancies Re-posting Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 11/14/2023 Close Date 12/05/2023 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary If you need accommodations to take part in the application process, please contact Human Resources at (218) 736-1512.
For more information regarding M State, refer to our website at: www.
minnesota.
edu.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.
Accept Applications Yes Posting Contact heidi.
balgaard@minnesota.
edu Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Minnesota State Community and Technical College, a member of the Minnesota State system, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.