MnSCU Academic Professional 1 Upward Bound Advisor

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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.

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Upward Bound Advisor

Classification: MnSCU Academic Professional 1

Unlimited Full-time

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

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

Salary Range: Hourly from $23.98 to $34.69; Annually from $50070 to $72433

*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

(Please note that a different range may be displayed elsewhere in this post due to a glitch this is the correct range.)

*This position is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is contingent upon the approval and continued receipt of sufficient funds.

*This vacancy may be used to fill up to three positions.

The vacancy is posted on-line from Friday October 10 2025 to Sunday October 19 2025 until 11:59 PM.

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

The Upward Bound Advisor is responsible for providing services and activities within the scope of the Normandale Upward Bound grant to students at Richfield Shakopee Southwest and Washburn and/or Kennedy high schools to enable them achieve their educational personal and career goals.

This position will actively advance the colleges strategic goals including achieving equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture through individual and departmental efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

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• Bachelors degree in counseling education social work or a related field AND at least one year of experience working with disadvantaged youth OR Bachelors degree in any field AND at least two years of experience working with disadvantaged youth

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities for which we will interview:

• Social skills sufficient to empower and connect with participants in one-on-one interactions and when giving presentations

• Ability to build and conduct engaging presentations tailored to specific audiences particularly but not limited to high school students ages 15-19

Preferred:

• Teaching license and/or teaching experience

• Math and/or science background

• Previous experience in Upward Bound or other college access program

• Knowledge of financial aid college and career information and advising strategies

• Fluency in a second language particularly Spanish

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 first-generation. 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 long-term disability generous vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year employer paid life insurance pre-tax flexible spending accounts retirement plans and tax-deferred 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 the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE). The mape / Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) 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 addition discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance please contact Human Resources at or . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B 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 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.

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