Academic Success Specialist for Course Placement MnSCU Academic Professional 2

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Job Description

Minneapolis College is currently looking for a limited full-time Academic Success Specialist for Course Placement. This limited position with run through June 30th 2026.

This position provides coordination and serves as a professional resource for both functional areas of academic support and course placement for college faculty staff and students. Serves as the assessment and course placement expert/professional resource for students faculty staff and community partners. Interpret statutes policies and guidelines (Minn State and assessment vendor) to develop communicate and implement operating procedures and processes effectively with and through stakeholders.

Coordinate and administer all Assessment Center testing and course placement activities and processes for new continuing and in the local high schools ensuring the academic integrity of exam administration and the security of the testing environment. Select gather and analyze appropriate assessment data and develop recommendations to assist with student retention and success for prospective current and former students faculty staff sponsoring agencies other educational institutions technical college administrators and State Board staff within parameters set by law and ethical standards. Prepare reports for college administrators Minnesota State and federal agencies so the college remains in compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. Serve as the coordinator and technical support person in implementing Minnesota State assessment policy procedures and technology updates. Collaborate with all assessment vendors to maintain certification develop update and amend contracts and coordinate the administration of assessments.

Collaborate with all Minneapolis College departments staff faculty administration and community partners to identify assessment and academic support needs equity gaps unnecessary barriers and strategies to improve student success and college enrollment. Develop and coordinate process improvements related to course placement policy practices and procedures and other initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Acts as a lead in the day-to-day operations of Course Placement processes.
• Provide advising services to prospective current and returning students.
• In collaboration with the director coordinate process improvements related to course placement and other strategies to support student success.
• 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.

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$25.67 - $ 37.26 hourly / $53599 - $ 77799 annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree plus 2 years of related experience.

• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse and traditionally underserved backgrounds with varied needs.

• Decision-making skills are sufficient to coach students on practical approaches to making career and educational choices to meet their needs.

• Human relations/customer service sufficient to manage and query data and create business correspondence reports and training presentations.

• Ability to plan organize and administer multiple activities deliver results and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in academic advising programs curriculum services and resources to assist applicants and students in making sound career and education decisions.
• Bachelors degree or higher plus three (3) or more years of related experience.
• Proficiency in using student record systems project management and specialty software.

Other Requirements

Former and/or current employees need to be in good standing with Minneapolis College.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday - Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

May be eligible for partial telework in accordance with Minneapolis Colleges Telework Guidelines.

About

Minneapolis College is a proud member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. The campus is located in the heart of a vibrant and diverse metropolitan community. Faculty and staff collaborate to offer a supportive environment that values active and applied learning community engagement sustainability and global and cultural understanding. Our faculty and staff enjoy excellent benefi ts and a team environment and challenging careers.
As an affirmative action and equal opportunity institution we are committed to supporting the continued growth of our diverse community.
The College is 100 years strong and has a rich history and mission that is still relevant today. The safety of all members of the Minneapolis College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Compliance and Security Report are available at the link
Minneapolis College Public Safety or go to 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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