TRIO Upward Bound Advisor MnSCU Academic Professional 1

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The TRIO Upward Bound program is a federally funded grant that operates within the Student Affairs Division of Anoka-Ramsey Community College. Upward Bound provides fundamental support to high school students in their preparation for college entrance. Upward Bound serves: high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelors degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to develop the skills and motivation necessary to complete a program of secondary education and increase the rate at which traditionally underserved populations enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education. To accomplish the goals and objectives of the program the Upward Bound Advisor manages a caseload of students at two of our target schools and provides academic advising college/career exploration opportunities and social/emotional support to participants in the program. The program structure includes daily tutoring on-site at the target high schools occasional Saturday programming with all participants and a six-week summer program.

This position will serve students at Anoka and Champlin Park High Schools. The primary office location will be Anoka-Ramsey Community College Rapids Campus and the Advisor will travel to the high schools Monday-Thursday in the afternoon to oversee tutoring during the academic year.

A hybrid schedule for telework opportunities is possible based on department needs.

Salary Range:

$23.98 - $34.69/hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to motivate and empower low-income and first-generation students and have an understanding of the barriers faced by underserved populations

• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with constituents in a diverse multicultural and multiracial community.

• Demonstrated commitment to providing equitable and inclusive programming to meet student needs

• Interpersonal and communication skills including listening speaking writing and the ability to interact professionally with diverse populations in a positive courteous and helpful manner

• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and work independently

• Bachelors degree

Preferred Qualification

• Experience with or knowledge of TRIO programs or other educational opportunity programs

• Knowledge of high school graduation requirements

• Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize work with competing priorities

Other Requirements

Please complete the online application form and upload these documents by the posting deadline. This position is posted through December 29 2025. The posting will be removed from the website on December 30 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

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Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm) Some Saturdays and Overnight shifts

Telework (Yes/No)

No

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 6.8% Asian 13.1% Black or African American 6.6% Hispanic of any race 0% Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander 60.6% White and 5.1% 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 15.4% Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC).

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

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.

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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