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Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Institution:

Northland Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

NLND - Thief River Falls Campus

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$25.67 - $37.26

Job Description

This position acts as the primary liaison to prospective, new, and currently enrolled students in assigned programs college-wide and on the Thief River Falls campus. The incumbent serves as the primary advisor on individual advising, group advising, and teaching others how to advise. This position provides college-wide recruiting services as needed and coordinates the Thief River Falls annual campus graduation ceremony.

- **Act as a comprehensive advocate and advisor for students to ensure their success.**

- **Collaborate with Academic & Student Affairs personnel to assess and improve first-year student experiences by addressing equity gaps.**

- Coordinate the Thief River Falls graduation ceremony.

Salary Range:

Minimum Qualifications

+ Three years of related professional work experience; a master’s degree may substitute for 18 months professional work experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for 12 months professional work experience; an associate degree may substitute for 6 months professional work experience.

+ Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of student development.

+ Experience with computer software applications and systems with the ability to create business correspondence, reports, and presentations.

+ Ability to work with minimal supervision and independently make decisions regarding workload and routine problems and/or situations.

+ Problem solving skills with the ability to set priorities, reason analytically, determine alternative solutions, and analyze and interpret information with a high degree of accountability and accuracy.

+ Excellent organizational, planning, and management skills.

+ Strong interpersonal communication skills (written and oral) in order to communicate effectively without supervision or review, includes public speaking skills to present information in a clear and actionable way to small and large groups.

+ Ability to work as part of a team.

+ Ability to explain and help interpret complex policies involving multiple departments, systems, and levels, such as records and registration, financial aid, business services, bookstore, and admissions.

Preferred Qualification

+ Baccalaureate Degree in a related field, e.g. Human Resources, Public Administration, Social Work

+ Experience in higher education

+ Experience in developing academic plans

+ Knowledge of data privacy practices and FERPA

+ Experience providing academic and/or employment case management

Other Requirements

_** Must submit CV or resume, and unofficial transcripts.**_

_Applicants that do not submit the required application materials (CV/Resume and Official Transcripts)_ **_will not_** _be considered._

In accordance with the Minnesota State’s Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MinnState’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

NOTICE: The college regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship. 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.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Days, M-F

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

+ A sense of purpose in their work

+ Connection with their coworkers and communities

+ Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

+ Paid vacation and sick leave

+ 12 paid holidays each year

+ Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

+ Fertility care, including IVF

+ Diabetes care

+ Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

+ 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

+ Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

+ Employer paid life insurance

+ to provide support for your family in the event of death

+ Short-term and long-term disability

+ insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

+ Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

+ Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

+ Training, classes, and professional development

+ Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

+ A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

+ Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

+ Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at

http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/ .

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State 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.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact Kari Beito at 218-683-8632 or email [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 ($150 - $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.

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:

03-25-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

01-07-2026

Close Date:

01-23-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Kari Beito

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]