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Working Title:

MSUAASF Range C - TRIO Upward Bound Program Coordinator

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 - Unlimited Academic

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 a Program Coordinator. This is a full-time position within the Student Success Department.

**Responsibilities** :

+ Collaborate with Director to coordinate and implement the day-to-day operation of aspects and conditions of the Upward Bound grant proposals, ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of Education and project grant award guidelines.

+ Work with school personnel to enroll eligible participants into the program.

+ Maintain student records and document services as required by the grant.

+ Maintains and expends funds in accordance with federal and state guidelines and within the established budget scope as established by the director.

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

+ Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

**NOTE** : This position is grant funded and is dependent on the continuation of this funding.

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 (minimum) to $93,342 (maximum).

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

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field, any Education area, Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, or Public/Non-profit Administration.

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience working directly with underrepresented youth populations and/or experience in student services, human services, and educational services in a university, high school, or community agency setting. At least one of the years must be experience in program coordinating or management.

+ Demonstrated knowledge or experience in working with high school students who are students of color, recent immigrants, first-generation college-bound students, and students coming from limited-income families.

+ Meet required criminal background checks to work within the school system.

Preferred Qualification:

+ Master’s Degree.

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

+ Strong organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task and implement programming and activities.

+ Knowledge of experience using Student Access or relevant software applications for communication, record-keeping and documenting program and student activities.

+ Understanding and experience with STEM education and programs.

**Physical Requirements of the Job:** Transport heavy equipment across building, move through building to monitor students, maintain a stationary position for long periods of time, communicate effectively with customers/stakeholders.

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 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.

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

Open Until Filled.** **Priority Applications must be received by 12:01 AM on December 22nd, 2025** **.

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.

**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.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

The School/Academic Department:

The departments within Student Success strive to serve students at their point of need. This includes many different services from various departments. Most of the services are based out of the Saint Paul Campus and can be accessed by all students. This division also coordinates academic integrity programs within academic affairs.

The University:

_We are the urban, public, comprehensive university in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area where the faculty, staff, and students of Metro State will reflect the area's rich diversity, build a culturally competent and anti-racist learning community, and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to civic engagement._

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 # 67 out of 1550 in 2021). 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 (http://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 (http://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 guided by a strategic plan (http://www.metrostate.edu/about/president/strategic-planning) with a theme of “Building a Resilient, Student Ready University.” 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 (http://www.minnstate.edu/) .

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

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:

01-07-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

12-02-2025

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name:

Kevin Earl Thompson

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]