Black African and African American Student Advocate and Admissions Representative

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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.

Classification: Academic Professional 2

Unlimited Fulltime

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday Friday)

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

Salary Range: Hourly from $25.29 $36.71; Annually from $52806 to $76650

*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

The vacancy is posted online from Friday March 28 April 20 at 11:59pm

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

This position plays an important role in the recruitment and outreach initiatives of Normandale Community College for the purpose of enrolling new Black and African American students to the College. The primary objective is to meet or exceed FYE enrollment goals established by the administration. This position will provide development and implementation of programs and procedures for marketing community outreach student recruitment and student advising. This position serves as a primary link between the prospective student and the College in all matters related to the enrollment process.

The Black African and African American Student Advocate and Admissions Representative will use a strengthbased approach to provide enrollment support to Black and African American students and families. This position is responsible for participating in a wide range of activities and tasks that result in moving students through the enrollment funnel through tasks including but not limited to: prospect generation inquiry management application development orientation and registration. This position informs prospective students parents and high school counseling staff of the admission requirements procedures and educational opportunities available at Normandale Community College. The Black and African American Advocate and Admissions Representative provides presentations about the college and represents the college at high school visits educational fairs and college/career events. This position is responsible for developing relationships with high school guidance counselors other civic and community leaders and maintains followup contact with prospective students and their parents. This position arranges campus visits tours and other outreach events in support of the college enrollment plan. This position conducts prepares and presents position related research.

This position will actively advance the colleges strategic goals including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and serviceoriented culture through individual and departmental efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

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One year of experience working in higher education supporting outreach or recruitment strategies. Education can substitute for experience as follows: Associates 6 months of experience; Bachelors 1 year of experience

Ability to write and speak in a second language such as Arabic Somali Amharic Swahili French

Knowledge of culture and history of the Black and African American communities in the twin cities area sufficient to support the unique needs of this population

Knowledge of culturally responsive practices and strategies for student recruitment

Ability to demonstrate strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills needed to interact with courtesy respect and professionalism with individuals of varying educational levels and diverse backgrounds to create a positive impression and experience working with the Admissions office.

Ability to successfully conduct public relations on the colleges behalf through public speaking engagements interpersonal communication (verbal and written) and relationship building.

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Three years of experience working in higher education supporting outreach or recruitment strategies.

• Knowledge of student development theory

Capacity to navigate and utilize technology tools and systems effectively demonstrating a proactive attitude towards learning new software and digital platforms relevant to admissions operations.

Familiarity with the Minn State System in general and Normandale programs policies and procedures

Demonstrated ability to plan and coordinate the development of cultural enrichment activities that celebrate cultural diversity promote positive race relations and increase the social interaction of staff and students within the college.

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system annually serving almost 15000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds 42 of whom are students of color and nearly 25 are firstgeneration. 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 longterm disability generous vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year employer paid life insurance pretax flexible spending accounts retirement plans and taxdeferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits visit SEGIPs website SEGIP. This position is also part of MAPE. The MAPE bargaining agreement outlines many additional benefits provided. The (insert the link of bargaining agreement) outlines many additional benefits provided.

For more information on retirement benefits please view the retirement brochure 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 ator . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H1B 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.

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 pretax medical and dental expense (with rollover 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 wellbeing of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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