• Director of K-12 Partnerships and Perkins Grant

    Minnesota State (Brooklyn Park, MN)


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    Working Title:

    Director of K-12 Partnerships and Perkins Grant

    Institution:

    North Hennepin Community College

    Classification Title:

    MnSCU Academic Professional 3

    Bargaining Unit / Union:

    214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

    City:

    Brooklyn Park

    FLSA:

    Job Exempt

    Full Time / Part Time:

    Full time

    Employment Condition:

    Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

    Salary Range:

    $28.26 - $41.43

    Job Description

    This position exists to provide business unit strategy and direction, manage operations, and monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) for the college’s Perkins Grant, K-12 partnerships, Concurrent, and PSEO by contract relationships. This position engages in extensive collaboration with external stakeholders, in particular: Minnesota State University partner administrators, staff, and faculty, Mn State concurrent enrollment directors, school district administrators, individual high school administrators, staff, and instructors, and Mn State system office and MDE staff. Enhancing access to college education for high school students through expanding high school partnerships, particularly PSEO and concurrent enrollment.

     

    In addition, this position exists to analyze state and federal Perkins legislation and to develop and write the annual college-wide Perkins plan. This includes acting as a liaison with Minnesota State; recommending and supporting policy modifications at the state and college level; researching and writing the Perkins annual plan and Perkins annual performance report; employing research methodologies to analyze supporting data; tracking and evaluating achievement of goals; developing and coordinating the management of the college Perkins budget. This position requires extensive knowledge of Perkins and related legislation. This position also coordinates college pathways to ensure alignment with NHCC’s strategic vision and goals. This position is also critical in NHCC’s outreach to high schools to increase access and opportunities for diverse populations traditionally underserved by higher education.

    Salary Range:

    $28.26 - $41.43 Hourly

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Two years of experience working in education or workforce development. A master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience, a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 1 year of experience, and an associate degree may substitute for 6 months of experience.

    + Experience with educational organizations/institutions.

    + Strong attention to detail.

    + Strong written and oral communication skills.

    + Strong relationship-building ability.

    Preferred Qualification

    + Master’s degree from an accredited university.

    + Lead worker or management experience.

    + Experience with Carl Perkins grant activities.

    + Working knowledge of the relationship between secondary and post-secondary educational systems.

    + Evidence of commitment to the success of culturally, ethnically and racially diverse learners

    + Experience with concurrent enrollment and deploying NACEP standards.

    + Successful experience in strategic planning.

    Other Requirements

    Application must include:

    + Letter of interest

    + Resume

     

    Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

     

    Monday - Friday

     

    8:00 am - 4:30 pm

     

    Telework

     

    Possibility up to two days per week, depending on the department's needs.

     

    About

     

    Why Choose NHCC?

     

    Choose to work at North Hennepin Community College (NHCC), and you will be joining a vibrant and diverse professional community that believes in the power of education to change lives. NHCC welcomes its students and values its employees.

     

    NHCC has a rich tradition of excellence in teaching and learning. Founded in 1966, the college is a respected, thriving comprehensive community college with a strong history of liberal arts education and career programs. NHCC is one of the largest and most diverse community colleges in the state of Minnesota. NHCC is a member of Minnesota State which is the fourth-largest system of state colleges and universities in the United States and the largest in the state with 26 colleges, 7 universities and 54 campuses. Offering more than 70 academic programs to over 7,000 students NHCC prepares students to transfer or for immediate entry into the workforce. The thriving campus is also home to a wide variety of student clubs and organizations supporting a largely part-time student body with co-curricular and recreational activities.

     

    Join our NHCC community and help us create opportunities for students to reach their academic goals, succeed in their chosen professions, and make a difference in the world.

    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:

    11-03-2025

    Position End Date:

    Open Date:

    10-06-2025

    Close Date:

    10-06-2025

    Posting Contact Name:

    Michelle Lynn Kiffmeyer

    Posting Contact Email:

    [email protected]