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Working Title:
MnSCU Academic Professional 2 - TRIO SSS Program Advisor (Unlimited, Full-time)
Institution:
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Classification Title:
MnSCU Academic Professional 2
Bargaining Unit / Union:
214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
City:
Minneapolis
FLSA:
Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic
Salary Range:
$25.67 - $37.26
Job Description
The TRIO SSS Program Advisor at Minneapolis College serves as a member of a professional team providing comprehensive and intrusive academic, financial, career, and transfer advising services to increase persistence, completion and transfer success for students who are first-generation, low-income, or have a disability. The TRIO SSS Program Advisor maintains a caseload of assigned participants and delivers consistent monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on participants' academic progress. TRIO SSS Program Advisors' work contributes to and serves as a model for eliminating educational equity gaps and developing a more culturally competent, service-orientated institutional culture. TRIO SSS Program Advisors work collaboratively with student affairs departments, faculty and administration to meet the strategic goals of the department, division and institution.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Provide holistic and educational academic, financial, career and transfer advising and support to new and returning TRIO SSS students.
Develop and maintain on-going advising relationships with students and help students overcome barriers by utilizing knowledge of effective retention strategies and resources.
Effectively interpret and communicate policies and procedures related to academic, financial and enrollment functions and connect students to appropriate campus resources.
Support new and returning TRIO SSS students in the use of financial aid resources and completing the financial aid application (FAFSA) and financial aid verification process.
Advising students on policies such as satisfactory academic progress, maximum timeframe and other policies where academic planning and achievement directly contribute to aid eligibility.
Lead projects and initiatives related to academics, financial aid, financial literacy, transfer, career and cultural exploration, in conjunction with the Director that will meet TRIO grant objectives related to persistent enrollment, completion, and transfer.
Salary Range:
MnSCU Academic Professional 2: $25.67 - $37.26 hourly / $53,599 - $77,799 annually
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in education, Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Organizational Management, Liberal Arts or related degree area.
Experience working with students who are TRIO eligible, or from diverse ethnic backgrounds, or non-traditional aged students.
Demonstrated understanding of student development needs, the mission and philosophy of TRIO programs.
Strong public relations, presentation and interpersonal communication and writing skills.
Demonstrated self-starter with strong organizational and leadership skills.
Proficient and efficient at using computer technology including internet and Microsoft Office.
Demonstrates an ongoing understanding of cultural fluency. Incorporates culturally responsive practices, and actively engages in antiracism professional development learning opportunities.
Preferred Qualification
Master's degree.
Experience working in a higher education setting providing academic advising, or counseling in a TRIO program or similar program.
Experience creating and developing career and degree plans.
Experience assisting students with career exploration and the financial aid process. Experience creating academic, career or financial literacy workshops.
Experience in student services or related area.
Other Requirement
Current and former employees must be in good standing with Minneapolis College to be considered for the position.
Work Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Telework
This position may be eligible for partial telework per the Minneapolis College's Telework Guidelines.
Internal Applicants
Express interest: eligible employees must contact Victoria Le at victoria.le@minneapolis.edu in writing by the job posting close date for express interest. In accordance with Appendix G. M. of the labor agreement with MAPE (Minnesota Association of Professional Employees) and State of Minnesota, an express interest notification will be considered timely if delivered to the appropriate officially by the posting close date.
Application Procedure
Interested Individuals must apply online. Applications submitted by any other method cannot be considered. Please provide a cover letter, electronic resume, and any other documents as needed.
All upload documents need to be under Resume/CV section. Attach names and contact information of at least four (4) references, two (2) managers and (2) two professionals, who can directly address your qualifications for this position. Please detail your experience in the areas of responsibility and describe how you meet the minimum qualifications on your application.
Applicants must include transcripts to be considered and need to upload transcripts under Resume/CV Section. Copies of unofficial/official transcripts are acceptable for the screening process
About
Minneapolis College offers extraordinary educational opportunities to 10,000 students annually with 100 plus degree options. The College has strong ties to corporate and industry partners that support student scholarships, provide state-of-the-art training and equipment, and offer internship and employment opportunities to the College's graduates. Minneapolis College is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the Minneapolis College Public Safety (http://minneapolis.edu/student-services/public-safety) .
We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourage application from underrepresented groups. Recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon (http://minneapolis.edu/information/veterans-services) employer offering support for veteran and military students. A member of the Minnesota State colleges and universities system.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
03-09-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
02-18-2026
Close Date:
03-04-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Victoria Vy Le
Posting Contact Email:
victoria.le@minneapolis.edu
