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Working Title:

Student Learning Assessment Specialist / MnSCU Academic Professional 3

Institution:

Normandale Community College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 3

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Bloomington

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$27.84 - $40.82

**_We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong._** We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Student Learning Assessment Specialist

**Classification** : MnSCU Academic Professional 3

Unlimited, Full-time

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

*A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable)

**Salary Range** : Hourly from $27.84 to $40.82; Annually from $58,130 to $85,232

* _Salary placement is dependent on education and experience_

_(Please note that a different range may be displayed elsewhere in this post due to a glitch, this is the correct range.)_

The vacancy is posted on-line from Wednesday, July 23, 2025 to Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

The Student Learning Assessment Specialist is responsible for owning the college’s student learning assessment infrastructure for 15,000 students (unduplicated headcount) in the curriculum and co-curriculum for the largest college and second largest undergraduate institution in the Minnesota State system. In addition, this position provides comprehensive curricular assessment support to over 300 faculty in 35 academic departments for more than 70 programs of study. This position is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of our assessment work are effective and efficient.

This role is of strategic importance to the college. Assessment is fundamental to culturally-responsive and student-ready course design and delivery. This role helps advance Normandale's strategic objectives, particularly in encouraging racial equity in educational results and championing a culturally proficient college environment. It also contributes to achievement of Minnesota State’s Equity 2030 goals, primarily that of student academic success. Assessment is also an important consideration in curriculum, and a key component in academic program review and in annual department work planning and execution. Finally, this position is critical to ensuring that the college’s student learning assessment processes meet the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) Criteria for Accreditation core component 3.E (assessment of student learning).

Under limited supervision, this position serves as the lead of a large program. This position establishes operating procedures and processes including program(s) goals and work plans; **collaborates on development and spending for** a $90,000 non-personnel budget; and may provide lead work to other professional level advising positions or administrative support staff.

Essential role in furthering college's goals: promote equity in education, encourage cultural responsiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Two (2) years’ experiences with post-secondary teaching; Bachelor's degree in education, educational administration, business administration, or related field can be substituted for 12 months; Master’s degree in education, educational administration, business administration, or related field can be substituted for 18 months.

+ Proven experience leading student learning assessment for a college or university.

+ A proven dedication to Equity & Inclusion.

+ Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to successfully develop and execute initiatives or projects.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for which we will interview

+ Ability to create reports and presentations that satisfy stakeholder requirements.

+ Ability to analyze data and appropriately use it in decision making.

+ Ability to develop and sustain productive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders

+ Ability to manage projects.

Preferred Qualification

+ Community college teaching experience.

+ Experience with the HLC accreditation requirements for student learning assessment.

+ Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

Other Requirements

_The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. 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._

_An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check._

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale (https://www.normandale.edu/) is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/benefits/) . This position is also part of Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE). The mape / Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) (https://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor/mape.jsp) outlines many additional benefits provided.

For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/Retirement\_Brochure.pdf) through MMB.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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:

10-08-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

07-23-2025

Close Date:

08-04-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Vicky Sayaovang

Posting Contact Email: