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Working Title:

TRIO SSS Advisor and Retention Specialist

Institution:

Metropolitan State University

Classification Title:

MSUAASF Range C

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$47,607.00 - $93,342.00

Job Description

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and four-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire 2 (two) TRIO SSS Advisor & Retention Specialists. These are full-time, grant-funded positions within the Student Success Division and TRIO Student Support Services Program Department.

Responsibilities:

+ Serve as a TRIO SSS Advisor & Retention Specialist for an assigned caseload of advisees.

+ Collaborate, develop, coordinate, and implement program activities that enhance engagement, college success, retention, and graduation of program participants in accordance with grant regulations.

+ Maintain current knowledge of university and federal policies and procedures, academic programs, and services.

+ Maintain appropriate program documentation, record-keeping, and reporting as stipulated by the U.S. Department of Education regulations.

+ Develop evaluation strategies to measure the program and delivery of services effectiveness to enhance the quality of the program.

Salary Range:

This is a Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) Range C position with a salary range of $46.372 to $93,342. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) and the MSUAASF organization.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

+ Master’s degree and two years of experience in education, counseling, advising, student development/programming, and/or community engagement **OR** Bachelor’s degree and three years of education, counseling, direct college advising/student programming experience.

+ Must demonstrate at least one year of professional experience working directly with first-generation, limited-income income, and or individuals with disabilities.

+ Experience that demonstrates a working knowledge of academic advising principles, counseling strategies, student development theory, and high-impact retention strategies

Preferred Qualification

+ Previous experience with TRIO programs or related federal programs from the U.S. Department of Education.

+ Knowledge and experience with relevant software applications for communication, record-keeping, and documenting programs and student activities.

Other Requirements

**Very Light:** Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves maintaining a stationary position for long periods of time, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

**Notice** : In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

About

The University:

_Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment._

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 31 out of 1,206 in 2024). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 (https://www.minnstate.edu/Equity2030/index.html) goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies (https://www.metrostate.edu/about/diversity) are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement.

Visit the Metro State University website (http://www.metrostate.edu) to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website (https://www.minnstate.edu/) .

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety

**The School/Academic Department:** TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) offers structured and enhanced academic support to degree-seeking undergraduate students to stay in college and graduate. TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program through the U.S. Department of Education. TRIO SSS targets degree-seeking undergraduates who meet eligibility requirements, and acceptance into the program is based on priorities set by the TRIO and Metro State University.

Our TRIO Student Support Services program have established certain priorities for eligible students who are first-generation and students coming from limited-income backgrounds. TRIO students are committed to engaging with the college experience, need to enhance their academic success, and desire to complete their personal, professional, and educational goals. For more information, please visit https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/trio.

**Salary:** This is a Minnesota State University Association of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) Range C position with a salary range of $46.372 to $93,342. Salary is commensurate with education and experience, and is determined by the collective bargaining agreement between Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State) and the MSUAASF organization.

* Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the MSUAASF which can be found: https://www.msuaasf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Final-2023-2025-MSUAASF-Contract.pdf

**Application:** To apply, go to https://www.metrostate.edu/about/employment

*To comply with privacy and data practices requirements, please refrain from including personal information or photographs in your application materials.

Position is open until filled with priority date of** **August 14th, 2025.** **Applications must be received by 12:00 AM

Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

+ Cover letter of interest addressing how your qualifications align with the requirements of this position.

+ Current curriculum vita or resume.

+ Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers.

+ Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred/awarded date, your name and the academic institution’s name/logo are required. We do not accept copy/paste word documents with a list of courses/grades or DARS reports. If selected for hire, official original transcripts will be required.

If you have other questions related to this position announcement, please contact Human Resources, at 651.793.1275 or email at [email protected].

For TTY, call Minnesota Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.

Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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:

09-10-2025

Position End Date:

08-31-2030

Open Date:

08-01-2025

Close Date:

08-14-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Kab Chu Yang Heu

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]