MnSCU Academic Professional 2- Nursing Program Admissions Specialist and Advisor

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$25.67 - $37.26/hour

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The Anoka-Ramsey Community College Nursing Program is committed to student-centered learning academic and clinical excellence and the development of competent compassionate nurses. We prepare graduates to be lifelong learners and leaders who improve health and quality of life in local national and global communities. As part of this mission the Nursing Admissions Specialist and Advisor provides leadership in the nursing admissions process directing the Application Evaluation Team and making admission decisions in collaboration with faculty and staff. This position evaluates all admissions applications and makes final admittance decisions based on the evaluation team input. The application process involves tracking all application materials and communicating with students on all aspects of admissions. This position ensures that accurate timely and complete information is relayed to all prospective students regarding applications to the program.

They also guide pre-nursing students and their families in understanding program options admissions requirements and application preparation supporting them from initial inquiry during open-houses and advising events in collaboration with the college academic advising department through program application. This role advises nursing students on academic planning registration and program progression at both the Cambridge and Coon Rapids collaboration with the Associate Dean of Nursing the Nursing Program Specialist and Advisor and the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health they coordinate orientation orientation bootcamp pinning and outreach events working with faculty staff and administration to promote program completion foster inclusiveness and support student success across diverse populations.

The position supports marketing of the program through upkeep of the website as a part of community outreach (this includes admissions criteria changes and updates to the application). This position will also support other Allied Health departments through training and process development in their admission processes to ensure consistency across disciplines with newly established programs.

This is a full-time 40-hour/week dual-campus position housed in Cambridge with regular travel to Coon Rapids and other outreach sites. Core hours are MondayFriday 8:00 am4:30 pm. Hours and/or days may change during summer and non-class days to meet the needs of orientation bootcamp pinning and open-house events. Some weekends and evenings will apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of professional experience working with students in an Admissions or Advising role or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Masters degree may substitute for 18 months of experience a Bachelors degree may substitute for 12 months of experience and an Associates degree may substitute for 6 months of experience.

• Experience conducting interactive presentations to large groups

• Oral and written communication skills to independently interpret and explain nursing program policies criteria requirements and eligibility for the nursing program to prospective students families and community partners

• Organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and timelines with additional flexibility needed during peak times

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security for all information received per FERPA and HIPAA regulations

• Demonstrated knowledge of college student development with experience supporting one or more diverse student populations such as international students ELL/ESL students students with disabilities PSEO and career program students first-generation non-traditional or other underrepresented groups

• Knowledge of computer software applications and systems similar to ISRS (Integrated Student Record System) Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) Transferology Lab Perspective Content and/or Microsoft Office including Access Excel PowerPoint and Word

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Education Nursing Student Affairs or related field

• Knowledge of college and student services Nursing Program requirements and/or Minnesota State policies and procedures to serve as a resource for prospective and current nursing students staff faculty and the general public

• Familiarity with some or all of the following: National Student Clearinghouse Health Science Reasoning Test (HSRT) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) the Minnesota Board of Nursing (MBN) and/or Minnesota Board of Nursing data confirmation system

• Knowledge of registration and academic requirements to evaluate students eligibility to the nursing program Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity

• Ability to research a variety of student topics and summarize information to make informed decisions

• Experience providing leadership guidance training and/or work direction to others

Other Requirements

Please complete the application and upload these documents by the posting deadline. This position is posted through November 17 2025. The posting will be removed from the website on November 18 2025 at 12:01 am central time.

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Within your application material please address how you meet all minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications for this position. Incomplete applications may not be accepted.

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota State institution employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu in the upper left-hand corner of Workday under the Apps and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for Browse Jobs Employees in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday (7:30 am - 4:00 pm). Hours and/or days may change during summer and non-class days. Some weekends and evenings will apply.

Travel

Primary work location will be in Cambridge with regular travel to Coon Rapids. Occasional travel to outreach sites (Local High School & College Fairs)

About

Anoka-Ramsey Community College (ARCC) is an open-door comprehensive higher education institution committed to excellence in teaching and learning. ARCC has campuses in both Cambridge and Coon Rapids Minnesota.

The aligned institutions of Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka Technical College (ATC) are members of Minnesota State. With over 100 degree certificate and transfer programs across three campuses ARCC and ATC have served the citizens of the Twin Cities and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually the two colleges (three campuses) serve more than 16000 learners of all ages and ethnicities as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelors degree or technical and certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers.

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge skills and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor student success and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success. Our commitment to inclusive excellence seeks to extend beyond academic offerings to meet diverse student interests as well as regional and economic needs.

Our college prides itself in our support for students holistic needs. We have many students who are first-generation students students with disabilities veteran students post-traditional students and students who identify as LGBTQIA. The student population at ARCC is composed of <1% American Indian/Alaska Native 7% Asian 15% Black or African American 6% Hispanic of any race <1% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 63% White and 5% two or more races and 3% unknown. We are committed to creating a vibrant and diverse community of employees composed of first-generation students employees with disabilities veterans and employees who identify as LGBTQIA. Our employee population at ARCC consists of 15% Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC).

For more information about our college please visit our website at .

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Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an equal opportunity institution and employer.

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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