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Working Title:

P-TECH College Transition Advisor, MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Institution:

Rochester Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Rochester

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$23.63 - $34.18

Job Description

The P-TECH College Transition Advisor serves as an intermediary between Rochester Community and Technical College and Rochester Public Schools through the P-TECH program. The Transition Advisor will strengthen student performance and expand students’ horizons through postsecondary educational opportunities and career goals. Working together with the college and school personnel, the Transition Advisor seeks to maintain and develop collaborations that serve to better prepare students for college and careers while fostering mutual learning among the faculty, staff, and students at the partnering institutions. The Transition Advisor is instrumental in facilitating students’ progress and success by ensuring that appropriate collaborative support mechanisms are in place at both the college and the high school location(s).

Principle Responsibilities and Results

1. Develop, implement, and coordinate activities that build relationships with students enrolled in P-TECH to ensure seamless registration, transition, and retention within the P-TECH program. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the P-TECH program, including entrance requirements, graduation requirements for both secondary and post-secondary courses, providing registration support and advising for post-secondary courses. Work with P-TECH partners to establish holistic approach to student advisement and support services. Lead all activities related to registration, enrollment, and academic advisement. Participate in continual communication with the college’s instructional staff regarding student performance, early identification of academic risk, and connect P-TECH students with college resources as needed. Oversee distribution and collection of college coursework materials, including textbooks.

2. Coordinate and implement programs to introduce P-TECH students to college environment and support systems within the college environment, such as biannual orientation programs for students and parents, outlining expectations, procedures, policies, and criteria for the students’ successful completion of the college coursework, college speakers, trips to college offices, non-academic events connected to the college. Plan and participate in events that promote college readiness (i.e., High School Night, College Night, FAFSA Sessions) and academic celebrations (i.e., High School Awards Nights, Prospective Student Open Houses).

3. Collaborate with the college, industry partners, and school district on the monitoring and evaluation of program data to assess student progress and to make recommendations to improve student achievement to fulfill the program’s mission (i.e., improvement of a college readiness program, academic support services and completion of college coursework). Report data to Steering Committee and/or Planning Committees. All student data will be summarized at the end of each semester and annually to the school district, college, industry partners, and key administrators.

4. Perform other duties as assigned and participate in various task groups/committees to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Salary Range:

$23.63 - $34.18 / hour

Minimum Qualifications

+ Two years of Student Services experience or related experience working with underrepresented populations

+ Interpersonal skills sufficient to provide prompt, welcoming, courteous, and accurate information to stakeholders in person, on the phone, and through email and other written correspondence

+ Communications skills sufficient to speaking, reading, and writing English and the ability to develop, synthesize and present information to individuals and groups

+ Leadership skills sufficient to create programming, organize programming, offer programming, collaborate, analyze information and organizational skills

+ Ability to work closely with students to develop relationships characterized by open communication and helping students progress to enrollment and completion of degree

+ Ability to understand and explain the educational and academic requirements necessary to be prepared for college level work

+ Physical Demands sufficient to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs., occasionally stand for long periods of time, be able to sit for long periods of time, manual dexterity required for frequent keying

Preferred Qualification

+ Associates Degree

+ Knowledge and skill in specialized terminology and admissions terminology sufficient to lead people through the prospective, admitted, and enrolling student life cycle stages and respond to questions from customers

+ Knowledge of the Minnesota State system and program offerings

+ Knowledge of RCTC policies, procedures, and programs

+ Experience working with diverse clientele

+ Knowledge and understanding of the cycle of poverty, working with first generation college students,and students with disabilities

+ Knowledge and appropriate use of software systems, including, but not limited to enrollment management and Microsoft office suite

+ Knowledge of community organizations and leaders serving underrepresented populations

Application Procedure

Applications will ONLY be accepted through the online application process. A resume and cover letter must be uploaded. No paper applications will be considered. The college will schedule interviews after initial screening of applications. Initial Screening of applications will begin on July 28th, 2025.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8:am - 4:30pm, M-F, During the Academic Year

Telework (Yes/No)

At RCTC, occasional and situational telework is welcomed for some roles. Our aim is to ensure that the needs of our students, employees, and the College are consistently met. This position is based at RCTC in Rochester, Minnesota, where relationships and the needs of our students and employee's matter.

About

Established in 1915, RCTC is the largest higher education provider in the fastest-growing city in Minnesota, serving more than 7,500 students a year in credit courses and nearly 4,000 in non-credit continuing and workforce education programs. RCTC combines the best in liberal arts, technical, and life-long learning with more than 70 credit-based programs and over 100 credential options. RCTC’s expansive 518-acre campus includes university partnerships, a diverse student body, and a vibrant student life program. RCTC provides a unique learning environment that offers the feel of a four-year university campus with the commitment to access and opportunity of a two-year college.

RCTC is a member of Minnesota State—a higher education system that includes 24 two-year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430,000 students. It is the fifth-largest higher education system of its kind in the United States.

NON-DISCRIMINATION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Rochester Community and Technical College acts affirmatively in aggressively soliciting applications and hiring members of protected groups, including women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons. We apply equal opportunity in our hiring process and provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Persons in protected classes are encouraged to apply. Please assist us in this affirmative action endeavor by encouraging all qualified candidates to apply for vacancies at our institution.

It is Rochester Community and Technical College policy to ensure that the selection process for this position is accessible to all candidates. Please contact the Human Resources Office (507) 285-7128, to obtain these materials in an alternate media and/or to request reasonable accommodation during the selection process.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business, whether using a personal, rental or state vehicle, shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The safety of all members of the Rochester Community and Technical College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Security Report are available at our Campus Safety webpage (https://www.rctc.edu/services/safety/annual-security-report/) .

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:

08-19-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-03-2025

Close Date:

07-29-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Amanda Renee Melin

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]